Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Benzoyl Peroxide

William H. Eaglstein

Archives of Dermatology · 1968 · 24 citations · 1 references

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Abstract

Two cases are reported of allergic contact dermatitis to acne preparations containing benzoyl peroxide. Both patients had positive patch tests to 5% benzoyl peroxide in petrolatum while 40 of 41 control patients had no reaction.

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