Could I be allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

Allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

• I've used persa gel which contains 10% benzoyl peroxide for about a year. Lately, my eyes have swelling up really bad and getting red and itchy. Do you think i'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide even though i was about to use it for a year? And how can i get down the swelling quickly?

• Answer:

  The "benzoyl" part acts like a propellant for the "peroxide" to get deep into the follicle where it releases oxygen that effectively kills the Anaerobic Acne P. bacteria. This is the bacteria that is specifically responsible for causing all the pain and suffering you experience from acne lesions. Specifically acne vulgaris. Anaerobic just means that the Acne P. bacteria cannot survive in an environment that is rich in oxygen. Oxygen is what we what then! It will provide a toxin environment. Keep in mind that since your body provides the living quarters and food for the bacteria to survive, you can pick a treatment designed to follow suit. There are products such as Retin-A, azelaic acid or glycolic acid (consult your physician on these) that will actually help clear the follicle and prevent unsuitable living quarters. A product such as benzoyl peroxide actually kills off the bacteria thereby keeping the them in check or even eliminating the breakouts altogether.