New uses for benzoyl peroxide: a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent.
Benzoyl peroxide is a useful agent in the treatment of acne, chronic ulcers, tinea pedis, and tinea versicolor, probably because of its antimicrobial power. 2.5% concentration is almost as active as 5%. Although potential irritancy and allergic reaction have not been a problem on the face, benzoyl peroxide should be used judiciously in chronically inflamed or ulcerated skin. Several potential uses are mentioned.
D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010545:Peroxides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014005:Tinea / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014010:Tinea Versicolor / Q000188:drug therapy
D010545:Peroxides; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide