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I just use some benzoyl peroxide but forget to wash my hands. after that (about 30 minutes), i ate a slice of pizza with that hand. is that dangerous?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

No: It's certainly not toxic in that amount.

Answered 9/7/2016

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