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Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide for acne?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not too frequent: Benzoyl peroxide is a common ingredient in acne products. Hydrogen peroxide could be use in a pinch. I use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds in the er. I have read that with regular use it can damage skin, but on a one time use I have never seen any significant problems.

Answered 8/25/2013

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