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Doctors Urge Refrigerating Acne Creams to Reduce Cancer Risk
- American Acne & Rosacea Society responds to petition to FDA
- Lab found carcinogen benzene in certain acne treatments
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Some dermatologists are recommending that people refrigerate benzoyl peroxide products such as Proactiv and Clearasil after an independent lab found they were contaminated with the potent carcinogen benzene.
The American Acne & Rosacea Society said Wednesday that storing benzoyl peroxide creams, gels and washes at refrigerated temperatures could minimize the risk of benzene exposure. “Benzoyl peroxide has been a very important part of the treatment of many patients with acne and also some other skin diseases,” according to the group, which has about 6,000 members.