Acnezine is well known and commonly used for acne or pimples. It is important to know about the ingredients present in any preparation before using it. Acnezine contains Benzoyl Peroxide 5% as the active ingredient for treatment of acne (according to the official website of acnezine). Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the most commonly used and most effective in the treatment of acne.

There are also several other inactive ingredients in Acnezine, such as aloe vera, green tea leaf extract, citrus extract, glyceryl, benzyl alcohol, tea tree oil, honey, sodium hydroxide, water and several other ingredients. All the inactive ingredients are commonly used for skin care.

How Benzoyl Peroxide act in acne treatment?

Benzoyl Peroxide, when comes in contact with water liberate oxygen gradually, which kills bacteria, especially anaerobic bacteria such as P. acnes (an anaerobic bacteria), the causative organism of most of the acne. Benzoyl Peroxide also has additional keratolytic and comedolytic properties.

One best thing about Benzoyl Peroxide is that, P. acnes and other anaerobic bacteria generally do not develop resistance against Benzoyl Peroxide, which is a common problem with many antibiotics.

What are the side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide?

The common side effects of Benzoyl Peroxide include mild skin irritation, burning and stinging sensation, especially initially and redness of skin over which it is applied. All the side effects are mild in nature and cause no harm. In most patients/users the side effects disappear and only rarely may require discontinuation of the medication due to persistence of these symptoms. Contact with eyes, lips and mucous membrane should be avoided. Dryness of skin, formation of scales, edema, contact sensitization, etc. are some other side effects.

Due to gradual release of active oxygen (oxidizing agent) Benzoyl Peroxide can bleach hairs and cloths.

 

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