Everything You Know About Benzoyl Peroxide

Medication Interactions

Yes, you knew this was on its way. Benzoyl peroxide has med interactions! Men, go over all your current meds with your doc. Talk about the ingredients in skincare products you use! They'll help you pick out the best combos and avoid lots of nasty interactions. Here are some examples of the meds that this one interacts with: dapsone, tretinoin, adapalene, and trifarotene. Benzoyl peroxide also doesn't mix well with isotretinoin.

All of these are acne treatments! Some of them mean increased side effects. Dapsone and benzoyl peroxide, though? They'll turn your skin a little orange for a bit. Not fun! Men, your doc's going to tell you when you can use these meds together, but at different times. They'll adjust your doses or give you alternative meds and treatments too! You'll win in the end.