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Can topical medication (benzoyl peroxide, cerave moisturizing lotion, and physical based sunscreen) worsen/cause anxiety or any mental health issues?
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No: No, topical medications should not affect mental health, other than improve it when symptoms they are treating are improving.
Answered 9/4/2014
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