Impossible to Find Benzoyl Peroxide Face Washes? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Impossible to Find Benzoyl Peroxide Face Washes?

Does anyone know of any shortages with benzoyl peroxide? I used to get a BP face wash as an Rx from my Doctor. However, one day the pharmacy told me it was now all OTC. I started using Panoxyl 10% BP bar. Now, I can't find it anywhere over the counter. I tried finding 10% (or even 5%) BP from UniversityMedical (acnefree line) and can't find that on shelves either. Now, even online I am finding it seemingly impossible to find 10%BP face washes. It's the only thing that helps my acne. Any ideas?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by curious_george in Atlanta, GA
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There a great company called Topix that produce both a 5% and 10% BPO wash. You should be able to find it on Dermstore.com or T

There a great company called Topix that produce both a 5% and 10% BPO wash. You should be able to find it on Dermstore.com or Skincarerx.com. Great price point and I have prescribed for years to my patients and myself because of decreased irritation. Also available to you by prescription is a new formula Benzaform 3.5% short contact form. This product only needs to left on for 2 minutes. The advantage of the product is its rapid absorption into skin and then it can be... more
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