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A 25-year-old female asked:

would you recommend using benzoyl peroxide gel 5% or 10% on razor rash?? itchy red

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Pediatrics 25 years experience

Neither: Benzoyl peroxide is recommended for acne, not folliculitis. An antibiotic ointment would be more appropriate.

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