Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide
Definition
A peroxide with antibacterial, irritant, keratolytic, comedolytic, and anti-inflammatory activity. Upon topical application, benzoyl peroxide decomposes to release oxygen which is lethal to the bacteria Proprionibacterium acnes. Due to its irritant effect, benzoyl peroxide increases turnover rate of epithelial cells, thereby peeling the skin and promoting the resolution of comedones. Benzoyl peroxide is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Also known as Acnegel, Benoxyl, BENZOYL PEROXIDE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC D10AE01 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C47411 per NCIT
- SCTID 354053005 per RXNORM
- SCTID 91598004 per RXNORM
- UNII W9WZN9A0GM per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rosacea | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skin of body | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
1 entry above is marked DERIVED: Atlas Médico inferred it by combining two sourced claims, and no source asserts this link directly. Treat it as a navigation aid, not as a clinical statement.