| Literature DB >> 873676 |
A M Kligman, J J Leyden, R Stewart.
Abstract
Benzoyl peroxide is a useful agent in the treatment of acne, chronic ulcers, tinea pedis, and tinea versicolor, probably because of its antimicrobial power. 2.5% concentration is almost as active as 5%. Although potential irritancy and allergic reaction have not been a problem on the face, benzoyl peroxide should be used judiciously in chronically inflamed or ulcerated skin. Several potential uses are mentioned.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID： 873676 DOI： 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1977.tb00769.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Dermatol ISSN： 0011-9059 Impact factor: 2.736