Medicine detail

Benzoyl peroxide

Used for: For the treatment and management of acne Penetrates pores to eliminate most acne and blemishes Helps prevent development of new acne blemishes and blackheads

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Dermatology medicine Dermatology medicines ID 1251

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What It Is Used For

Used for: For the treatment and management of acne Penetrates pores to eliminate most acne and blemishes Helps prevent development of new acne blemishes and blackheads

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Active Ingredient

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Chemical Name

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Common Brands

Dr. Zenovia Acne Cleanser

Generic / Alternate Names

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

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Acne reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Acne

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Cellulitis reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Cellulitis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Eczema reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Eczema

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Fungal Skin Infection reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Fungal Skin Infection

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Psoriasis reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Psoriasis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rosacea reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Rosacea

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Seborrheic Dermatitis reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Dry skin reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Dry skin

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Itching reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Itching

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Mole changes

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Peeling skin reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Peeling skin

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Pus or drainage

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rash reference image: An anatomical illustration of skin layers. — Image: Blausen 0810 SkinAnatomy 01.png by BruceBlaus, CC BY 3.0.

Rash

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Skin redness

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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