Benzoyl peroxide is a cornerstone treatment for acne, without a clear alternative. However, concerns have been raised about ...

John S. Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD, Director, Advanced Acne Therapeutics Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School is the senior author of ...

Valisure, an independent lab, submitted a petition to the FDA to recall acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. When stored at hot temperatures, acne products tested by Valisure were found to ...

CLAIM: Benzoyl Peroxide is effective for acne, particularly inflammatory acne. FACT: Benzoyl Peroxide should only be used under a dermatologist’s guidance, as improper use or concentration may ...

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 ...

In early 2024, Valisure, an independent laboratory testing firm, found benzoyl peroxide — the active ingredient in certain acne treatments — can degrade into varying levels of benzene.