Several acne products containing benzoyl peroxide have been recalled due to possible benzene contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week.

The FDA said testing of certain acne products with benzoyl peroxide found elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer.

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Hormonal acne can appear in adolescents and adults. There are multiple contributing factors, especially excess androgens.

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Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most effective and commonly used acne treatments. You’ll find it in prescription and non-prescription acne medications. It’s also found in medications used to treat ...

The research reported finding benzene in almost 100 popular acne treatment products that include benzoyl peroxide. “In close coordination with the FDA, we have proactively decided to remove the ...

The active ingredient in La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo is 5.5% benzoyl peroxide, which as mentioned previously, is a powerful and commonly used ingredient in acne treatment products. Last March in ...