Guide To Benzoyl Peroxide

Precautions To Remember

Since treatment with benzoyl peroxide can cause significant skin irritation for some patients, dermatologists recommend beginning treatment slowly. Patients are advised to apply this medication every other day for the first one to two weeks. This will help their skin adjust to the medicine and reduce the severity of skin dryness. Patients should apply moisturizer to the treated skin at least twice a day. They can do so more often if their skin is very dry. If severe dryness develops, individuals can apply moisturizer to the treatment site first and apply the medication over the moisturizer. This technique allows the moisturizer to act as a buffer, reducing the side effects.

Since benzoyl peroxide increases sensitivity to the sun, patients need to wear sunscreen daily. Benzoyl peroxide stains fabric and clothing. Thus, patients should make sure that it does not make contact with their clothing during application. Patients should wash their hands with soap and water immediately after they apply this medication.

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