Benzoyl Peroxide Effective On Acne, But No Skin Microbiome Effect – Study

Acne treatment study found set out to better understand the pathogenesis of pre-adolescent acne and the impact of OTC acne drug benzoyl peroxide after an earlier study showed treatment with ingredient significantly decreased alpha diversity on girls' skin.

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Results of the largest assessment of the microbiome of pre-adolescent acne show benzoyl peroxide is effective in reducing acne lesions without affecting the skin's microbial balance, as previous research suggested.

The study published in the journal Pediatric Dermatology March/April 2019 issue was conducted by Jusleen Ahluwalia, Department of Pediatric and...

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