Skin irritation
Any topical acne preparation (either over-the-counter
or prescribed) may cause skin irritation so patients
should be advised to:
•• apply to a cool, dry face
•• avoid the use of facials or scrubs before
application
•• start with a lower concentration of benzoyl
peroxide
•• wash off initially after a short application time
and then gradually increase the time of
application
•• use every second night to begin with
•• test by using on a limited area initially.