Acne vulgaris benzoyl peroxide

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris Benzoyl peroxide Benzac Carbomer 940/sodium hydroxide Aqueous... 

When treating acne vulgaris, topical and systemic therapies (if indicated) are initiated 2 to 4 weeks prior to peeling. Topical antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide based products can be used daily and discontinued 1 or 2 days prior to peeling. However, unless a deeper peel is desired, retinoids should be discontinued 7-10 days prior to salicylic acid peeling. Broad-spectrum sunscreens (UVA and UVB) should be worn daily (see Photo damage. Sunscreen section). 

Eryfhramycin Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin) [Anti-intective/ Macrolide/Keratolytic] Uses Topical for acne vulgaris Action Macrolide antibiotic w/ keratolytic Dose Apply bid (am pm) Caution [C, ] Contra Component sensitivity Disp Gel SE Local irritation, dryness EMS See Erythromycin OD Unlikely... 

Clindamycin is active against Propionibacterium acnes. Erythromycin alone and in combination with benzoyl peroxide is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Topical metronidazole is effective in the treatment of acne rosacea. 

Benzoyl peroxide is an effective topical agent in the treatment of acne vulgaris. It penetrates the stratum corneum or follicular openings unchanged and is converted metabolically to benzoic acid within the epidermis and dermis. Less than 5% of an applied dose is absorbed from the skin in an 8-hour period. 

Thiboutot D, Jarratt M, Rich P, Rist T, Rodriguez D, Levy S. A randomized, parallel, vehicle-controlled comparison of two erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide preparations for acne vulgaris. Qin Ther 2002 24(5) 773-85. 

Oil acne is treated with the usual acne vulgaris modalities, such as topical benzoyl peroxide and retinoic acid. Systemic treatment is often needed with tetracycline, erythromycin or minocycline, or with isotretinoin in severe cases. The key factor is avoiding contact with oils and grease. Work clothes should be changed daily and frequent cleansing of the skin with soap and water is advised. 

Comparative trials of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) have yielded contradictory results on its effectiveness for acne vulgaris. For this an attempt was made to synthesise the evidence for the effectiveness of BPO-containing topical products for facial acne vulgaris. Then a sysfematic review of the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Library, Medline, and other relevant databases was performed without taking into consideration publication date or language restriction [5 ]. 

Mohd Nor NH, Aziz Z. A systematic review of benzoyl peroxide for acne vulgaris. J Derm Treat 2013 24(5) 377-86. 

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