News — Acne

“What makes this such a fantastic acne medicine is that it is bactericidal, which means that it kills the bacteria that cause acne,” explains Joyce Imahiyerobo-Ip, MD, dermatologist at Vibrant Dermatology in Dedham, Massachusetts. “It also helps to remove sebum and dead skin cells from pores, which helps to treat whiteheads and blackheads.” Dermatologists often prescribe benzoyl peroxide to be used in combination with other acne-fighting products, in order to reduce the risk of irritation that can sometimes be caused by using too much of benzoyl peroxide. Read on to find out which benzoyl peroxide products on the market today...