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Clinical Trial
. 1981;61(3):267-9.

The effect of benzoyl peroxide on acne

  • PMID: 6167116
Clinical Trial

The effect of benzoyl peroxide on acne

W J Cunliffe et al. Acta Derm Venereol. 1981.

Abstract

A double-blind study of two commonly used (5%) benzoyl peroxide-containing preparations showed that they were equally effective in the treatment of acne. With these treatments there was a reduction in P. acnes, Micrococcaceae and surface-free fatty acids. These data support the continued use of benzoyl peroxide preparations in the treatment of acne.

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