Benzoyl Peroxide and Benzene: Controversies and Recommendations

On March 6, 2024, Valisure LLC, an independent testing laboratory in Connecticut, filed a petition with the FDA requesting a recall of Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) products containing or forming high levels of Benzene, a known human carcinogen. This report questioned the safety of benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne and challenged current treatment guidelines […]