Listen for Concerns About Benzoyl Peroxide

Patients will ask if they should stop benzoyl peroxide for acne...due to the carcinogen benzene found in some products.

You may have heard of other products, such as hand sanitizers and aerosols (sunscreen, etc), being recalled due to benzene contamination.

But this is different. An independent analysis shows benzoyl peroxide breaks down into benzene...especially under high temperatures.