Michelle Wong

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The Role of Formulation in Benzene Formation in Benzoyl Peroxide Products Podcast (19:14) 0:00 / 0:00 Although benzoyl peroxide is a foundational acne treatment without a clear alternative,1 there have been concerns about the potential for benzoyl peroxide to break down into benzene, a known human carcinogen.2 Although this issue may not pose a clinically meaningful risk,3-5 it is still important to identify strategies to minimize benzene formation in benzoyl peroxide–containing products....