Benzoyl peroxide: enhancing antibiotic efficacy in acne management.Dutil, M
Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Skin Therapy Lett. 2010 Nov-Dec;15(10):5-7.
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AbstractBenzoyl
peroxide is one of the most widely used topical agents for acne. It has
potent antibacterial and mild anti-inflammatory and comedolytic
effects.
To treat mild to moderate acne, it can be used alone or in
combination with topical antibiotics and topical retinoids.
The
combination of benzoyl peroxide with either erythromycin or clindamycin
is synergistic and well-tolerated.In more severe acne, when oral
antibiotics are required, benzoyl peroxide can contribute to suppressing
the emergence of resistant strains of Propionibacterium acnes.
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