title: The effect of benzoyl peroxide on acne.
abstract: A double-blind study of two commonly used (5%) benzoyl peroxide-containing preparations showed that they were equally effective in the treatment of acne. With these treatments there was a reduction in P. acnes, Micrococcaceae and surface-free fatty acids. These data support the continued use of benzoyl peroxide preparations in the treatment of acne.
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010545:Peroxides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011425:Propionibacterium acnes / Q000187:drug effects; D012867:Skin / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D010545:Peroxides; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide