Teen Acne Can Be Controlled With Benzoyl Peroxide

Posted June 8th, 2010 by Shawn Everette

With benzoyl peroxide, teen acne can be controlled. However, this treatment is not a cure. Upon topical application, benzoyl peroxide decomposes to release oxygen which is lethal to the bacteria Proprionibacterium acnes. Due to its irritant effect, benzoyl peroxide increases turnover rate of epithelial cells, thereby peeling the skin and promoting the resolution of comedones. Benzoyl peroxide BPO, Acne Fix, is a topical antibiotic medically testing slightly below the number-one treatment, oral tetracycline. The “benzoyl” propels “peroxide” into the follicle, releasing oxygen killing the anaerobic Acne P.

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