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Benzoyl peroxide acne drugs lack stability and degrade into carcinogenic benzene stored at room temp

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...

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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...

Microneedle Patch for Antibiotic-Free Acne Treatment
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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...