title: Effect of benzoyl peroxide on skin surface lipids.
abstract: Investigations have been performed on the effect of benzoyl peroxide on skin surface lipids by direct lipid extraction with petrol ether and quantitative determination. Though there was no change after 1 week treatment, after 4 weeks a significant reduction of the casual level as well as well as the replacement sum could be observed.
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D050356:Lipid Metabolism; D008055:Lipids / Q000032:analysis; D010545:Peroxides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D012867:Skin / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D008055:Lipids; D010545:Peroxides; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide