The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.

The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.

Parent company La Roche-Posay has pulled the Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment from L'Oreal's lineup, due to a cancer-causing ...

The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled, including ...

Benzoyl peroxide, a topical treatment that treats acne by killing bacteria, is a popular ingredient in acne treatments thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces hyp ...

The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these ...

American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD ...

Benzoyl peroxide is a cornerstone treatment for acne, without a clear alternative. However, concerns have been raised about the potential formation of benzene, a known carcinogen, in some benzoyl ...

The formulation of benzoyl peroxide (BP) products plays a role in the levels of benzene found, according to new research, with leave-on products found to have significantly lower concentrations of ...

Formulation characteristics can explain much of the observed variation in benzene levels of over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide-containing products. HealthDay News — Formulation characteristics ...