benzoyl peroxide works as well as oral minocycline for mild to moderate facial acne

March 2005

New research shows benzoyl peroxide works as well as oral minocycline for mild to moderate facial acne.

Using benzoyl peroxide instead of an oral antibiotic reduces systemic side effects...reduces bacterial resistance... and costs less.

Advise trying benzoyl peroxide first.

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