Evaluation of Benzene Presence and Formation in Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products (IMAGE)

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Evaluation of Benzene Presence and Formation in Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products

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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 Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals.

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Journal of Investigative Dermatology

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