Benzoyl Peroxide

From UK, 1 post

I'm currently using Panoxyl AQ 2.5 (a type of benzoyl peroxide). It does work for me but i've read on several sites that it can be linked to skin cancer. Does anyone know how much truth there is in this claim? Also, as panoxyl 2.5 is the lowest form of benzoyl peroxide available, can this have any long term effects? thanx.

From USA, 17 posts

Hello everyone, I have also been on on Desquam-X(Benzoyxl Peroxide) which I brought from drugdelivery.ca on http://www.drugdelivery.ca/s33947-s-DESQUAM-X.aspx and I find that it is an effective medication...I was prescribed this medication by my dermatologist and well, i can say that there has been positive effects with this medication...

From USA, 17 posts

Izzy, i forgot to tell you that I have not heard of anything which says that it can be linked to cancer....I know many people who used this and as far as I am aware, I don't think anyone mentioned this...

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The use of benzoyl peroxide may also be affected by the presence of other medical problems. In case of medical problems like Dermatitis, seborrheic or Eczema then make sure that you your doctor about it. Also inform your doctor if you have red or raw skin, including sunburned skin because if you use benzoyl with these conditions irritation will occur.
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Benzoyl Peroxide