Benzoyl Peroxide's effectiveness in
treating acne was first developed by Jack Breibart of
the Revlon Laboratories way back in 1920. This powerful
radical initiator have since been widely used in
treating acne to millions of acne sufferers till more
suitable medications were made available later. Even
then, Benzoyle Peroxide
is widely used in many
over-the-counter formulations like Clearsil, Proactive,
etc. As an inexpensive form of treatment, it may be
found in name brands as well as in several generic
forms. Nevertheless, all Benzoyle Peroxide products work
similarly while people affected by acne usually turn to
it as the first therapeutic choice. How does the acne treatment
Benzoyle Peroxide
work? Let us now find it
out.
What makes Benzoyle Peroxide
Effective?
Benzoyle Peroxide treats acne in the most
dramatic way. Since the bacteria that cause acne
(Propionibacteria acnes) or P.acnes cannot live or
thrive in oxygen-rich environment, Benzoyle Peroxide
kills them by introducing oxygen within the pores. And
with the drastic reduction of the causative bacteria
within the dermis, the number of breakouts on the skin
automatically gets reduced.
Yet another factor that is
responsible for making the medication useful is its
power to rid the follicle of the numerous dead skin
cells that block the pores. Once cleared of their
cellular debris, the pores become free of comedons, preventing formation of
acne
.
The therapeutic effect of acne treatment
Benzoyle Peroxide has to be sustained even after
acne clears up for the simple reason that abrupt
withdrawn of the medication will trigger further
generation of the bacterium population, causing acne to
flare up again. Of course, the dermatologist may advise
the period for which it should be continued.
Though Benzoyl Peroxide is
considered to be an effective treatment for acne
, its application on the
skin needs some care and consideration. It should be
started at lower strength, say 2.5% solution and then
increased to higher strength for the skin to become
acclimated to it as otherwise it may cause severe
irritation and even burning. Studies have nevertheless
shown that this radical initiator works best at lower
strength over longer periods of time than when applied
in higher percentages for shorter periods. Of course,
one may move up to elevated strengths if the usual 2.5%
solution does not prove effective.
How
to use Benzoyle Peroxide?
As for topical use, it should be applied evenly
all over the affected area in the form of a thin layer
when the skin has been thoroughly cleaned and made
totally dry. One or two application per day is enough to
obtain the desired result. Care may also be taken to
apply the solution to skin immediately beyond the actual
area of the skin affected by acne as it will also react
with the hidden bacteria that is likely to give rise to
more pimples.
Benzoyle Peroxide does have a few side effects
that include aridness and flaking and in extreme cases,
redness and burning.
All things considered, acne treatment
Benzoyle Peroxide may not be the best solution. You
may seriously want to consider opting for holistic
remedies that offer a safe and effective cure. The
causes of acne are internal and there are many -
holistic remedies treats the body as a whole and
eradicates all the contributing factors. That is why,
holistic remedies are able to offer a permanent cure
from acne.
