Non-Prescription Treatments for RosaceaBenzoyl Peroxide (cont'd.) Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional. When using benzoyl peroxide, the following should be considered: Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy--Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or animals. However, benzoyl peroxide may be absorbed through the skin.
Breast-feeding--Benzoyl peroxide may be absorbed through the mother's skin. It is not known whether it passes into the breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of benzoyl peroxide. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Dermatitis, seborrheic or Eczema
Red or raw skin, including sunburned skin--Irritation will occur if benzoyl peroxide is used with these conditions
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common or rare:
Painful irritation of skin, including burning, blistering, crusting, itching, severe redness, or swelling; skin rash
Symptoms of overdose: Burning, itching, scaling, redness, or swelling of skin (severe)
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Less common: Dryness or peeling of skin (may occur after a few days); feeling of warmth, mild stinging, and redness of skin
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your health care professional.
In the U.S. benzoyl peroxide is sold under the brand names:
In Canada benzoyal peroxide is sold under the names:
Salicylic Acid (Topical)
SALICYLIC ACID (sal-i-SILL-ik AS-id) is used to treat many skin disorders, such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis of the skin and scalp, calluses, corns, common warts, and plantar warts, depending on the dosage form and strength of the preparation. Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of salicylic acid for your medical condition. If you are using this medicine without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For salicylic acid, the following should be considered: Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to salicylic acid. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes. We continually update this site to keep you informed of the latest scientific findings about rosacea. Click below to access another page within the INTERNATIONAL ROSACEA FOUNDATION site, or a related website. [Symptoms of Rosacea] [Ocular Rosacea] [Acne Factor] [Dermatitis Factor] [Lifestyle Recommendations] [Oral & Topical Antibiotics] [Non-Prescription Treatments] [Prescription Treatments] [Topical Steroids] [Chemical Peels & Retinoids] [Laser Treatments] [Glossary] [Summary] [Citations] [International Rosacea Foundation Home] [Clinical Trials Resource Center] |