Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) drug products, commonly used for extended periods of time to treat acne and rosacea, degrade into carcinogenic benzene when not refrigerated, a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals. Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology Investigators have determined that a substantial portion of topical benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne and rosacea treatments currently on...
Tag: <span>Acne Treatment</span>
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What’s New in Acne Treatment?
Myles Starr NEW YORK — New treatments for acne, including the recent FDA approval of a topical gel that combines an antibiotic, a retinoid, and an antimicrobial agent, and reports on the safe use of lasers in people with darker skin types, were presented at the 26th annual Mount Sinai Winter Symposium – Advances in...
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Microneedle Patch for Antibiotic-Free Acne Treatment
AUGUST 1ST, 2023 CONN HASTINGS DERMATOLOGY, MATERIALS, MEDICINE Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a microneedle patch for the drug-free treatment of skin infections, such as acne. Acne is often treated using antibiotics, but these have limited effectiveness over the long term and can result in drug-resistant bacteria. In an effort to develop...