Everything You Know About Benzoyl Peroxide

Side Effects

Sad. Benzoyl peroxide's got some side effects! Men, you know about them. You'll see dry skin, red skin, and flaky skin most of the time. Peeling skin's going to happen to some of you too! Many, many men get these side effects when starting benzoyl peroxide. Yes, in the first few weeks! They're more likely when it's a higher percentage.

Men, this one also triggers things like redness, burning, and itching right when you apply it. The good news? It goes away in a minute or two. Obviously, though, some side effects mean you've got to call your doc. These ones are blisters, bad redness, and lots of skin irritation. Men, make this call when you get signs of an allergic reaction, like hives, lip swelling, and trouble breathing. The best news, though, is that these reactions are rare. So rare!