What Is Benzoyl Peroxide?

Precautions

As mentioned, this medication may trigger significant skin problems. Thus, individuals may wish to think about starting this medication slowly. This may help them lower the severity of side effects. It seems that the recommendation is starting with using products every other day for up to two weeks. Patients appear to benefit from applying moisturizer more often as well. Some may want to apply it before this medication. This is often considered buffering. After a few weeks, patients may be able to increase their use of benzoyl peroxide. However, should side effects develop, this timeline may change.

This medication appears to trigger sun sensitivity. Thus, patients may want to wear sunscreen every day and reapply as necessary. In addition, it may stain clothing. This may mean putting on clothes before application and waiting extra time to ensure that the medication has dried fully. Patients should wash their hands with soap and water after applying this medication as well.

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