Which is better for treating acne benzoyl peroxide or slicylic acid, & what is the differnce?
As a moderate acne suffererm I preferred benzol peroxide because the preparation I got from my doctor was gentler on my skin ( I got a 10% solution). I researched your question on the internet, and it seems like there’s no clear winner. Benzol peroxide “can be an effective treatment for mild cases of acne. It is considered safe for adult and child use. Often it is combined with additional topical acne treatments and/or oral medications. The action of benzoyl peroxide is not fully understood; however, it is thought that the medication is absorbed by the skin into the hair follicles where it controls acne by destroying P. acnes, the bacteria that causes acne. Results are typically seen in 2-4 weeks. NOTE: Benzoyl Peroxide kills bacteria, but does not increase the body’s resistance to it, nor does it affect sebum production. Therefore, it is important to continue treatment even after the desired results have been achieved.”
