it also kills good bacteria," says Dennis Gross, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare. "Benzoyl peroxide is a free radical and actually damages skin while it ...

Crucially, bacteria does not easily develop a resistance to benzoyl peroxide, as can be the case with antibiotics, meaning ...

Benzoyl peroxide is an over the counter topical medication that reduces the amount of acne-causing bacteria that lives on the skin, says Teo Soleymani, MD, FAAD, a board-certified faculty ...

"The benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria, the LHA helps to unclog the follicles and as a result of both of these factors, inflammation is reduced," she said. I wasn't too familiar with LHA so I asked ...

Tired of acne? Here’s how understanding acne and adopting these dermatologist-recommended strategies can help you achieve healthier, clearer skin.

She said: ‘When I tell my patients with stinky, sweaty underarms to wash your armpits daily with benzoyl peroxide or Hibiclens to kill odor-causing bacteria, and to apply clinical strength ...