benzoyl peroxide often works as well as oral minocycline for mild to moderate facial acne
March 2005
The latest research shows benzoyl peroxide often works as well as oral minocycline for mild to moderate facial acne.
Using benzoyl peroxide instead of an oral antibiotic reduces systemic side effects...reduces bacterial resistance... and costs less.
Advise trying benzoyl peroxide first.
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