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Benzoyl peroxide is a chemical compound (specifically, an organic peroxide) with structural formula (C 6 H 5 −C(=O)O−) 2, often abbreviated as (BzO) 2. In terms of its structure, the molecule can be described as two benzoyl ( C 6 H 5 −C(=O)− , Bz) groups connected by a peroxide ( −O−O− ).
Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide, sold under the brand name Benzamycin, is a topical gel containing of 5% benzoyl peroxide and 3% erythromycin primarily used to treat acne. [1] Erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide is a prescription medication.
Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide, sold under the brand name Benzaclin among others, is a topical gel used for the treatment of acne. [7] It is a fixed-dose combination of clindamycin, as the phosphate, an antibiotic; and benzoyl peroxide, an antiseptic. [7] Common side effects include peeling, itching, and dryness of the skin where the gel was ...
Clearasil is an American brand of skin care and acne medication, whose products contain chiefly benzoyl peroxide, sulfur and resorcinol, triclosan, or salicylic acid as active ingredients. Clearasil has a wide range of products both for rapid and sometimes slow acne treatment and for everyday prevention.
The combination of the 10% benzoyl peroxide and light results in more than 50% degradation of tretinoin in about 2 hours and 95% in 24 hours. [34] This lack of stability in the presence of light and oxidizing agents has led to the development of novel formulations of the drug.
Perioral dermatitis has a tendency to occur on the drier parts of the face and can be aggravated by drying agents including topical benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin and lotions with an alcohol base. [8] Reports of perioral dermatitis in renal transplant recipients treated with oral corticosteroids and azathioprine have been documented. [5]
Adapalene Gel, sold in trade name Differin in China Adapalene , sold under the brand name Differin among others, is a third-generation topical retinoid primarily used in the treatment of mild-moderate acne , and is also used off-label to treat keratosis pilaris as well as other skin conditions. [ 6 ]
It contains clindamycin, as the phosphate, a lincosamide antibacterial; adapalene, a synthetic retinoid; and benzoyl peroxide, an oxidizing agent. [2] It is applied to the skin . [ 2 ]