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 ...

These dermatologist-recommended acne treatments can help manage teen acne. Find over-the-counter options including cleansers, ...

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 ...