What Causes Burning Sensation On Face After Using Benzoyl Peroxide?

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

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Mon, 13 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : I was using benzoil peroxide for a break out on my face and my skin is now burned

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please stop the benzoic peroxide and send an image for review as well.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this burns that you have reported. It is a recognized adverse reaction from using this drug. The first major step to take right now is to stop this medication. I will also recommend that you stay away form direct sun exposure and drink enough fluids. Finally, to assess the full impact of this problem, I will suggest that you upload an image for review and more insights from me.

To upload an image, click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions to get the image uploaded.

I hope to hear from you and wish you a speedy recovery. Thanks for using our services and request for any specific information that you maybe interested in that I might not have deemed necessary at this time.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (34 minutes later)

I have uploaded a picture.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stopping the cream is okay at this time!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you so much for the image. I have reviewed the photo and we do not require any specify drug at this time for the burns. I will suggest you allow it heal and that would happen within 7-10days.

What was the exact reason for using benzoic peroxide? We may be able to look for alternatives that would;t have similar adverse effects.

I wish you well and hope to hear from you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D