Doctor explains how to use BENZOYL PEROXIDE for ACNE (aka PanOxyl / Acnecide)

Doctor explains how to use BENZOYL PEROXIDE for ACNE (aka PanOxyl / Acnecide) | Side effects & more

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Dr O'Donovan explains how to use BENZOYL PEROXIDE gel and face wash to treat acne. This medication is also known as PanOxyl or Acnecide.
The NHS states that:
"It's usually one of the first treatments recommended for mild to moderate acne.
It comes as a gel or face wash containing 5% benzoyl peroxide. This is available to buy from pharmacies or shops with the brand name Acnecide.
Benzoyl peroxide is sometimes mixed with potassium hydroxyquinoline sulfate. This is an antimicrobial ingredient that kills micro-organisms on your skin. It's sold in pharmacies as Quinoderm cream.
Some benzoyl peroxide products are available on prescription only. This is because they contain other medicines such as antibiotics or retinoids (exfoliants). For example, Duac Once Daily contains benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin, an antibiotic. Epiduo gel contains benzoyl peroxide and adapalene, a retinoid.
Many popular skincare brands also make products that contain benzoyl peroxide, but at a lower strength. These are available to buy in pharmacies, supermarkets and shops. Brands include Clean & Clear, Neutrogena and Clearasil."
VIDEO CONTENTS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - What is it and where can I get it from?
01:45 - Who can use it?
02:21 - How do I use it?
02:47 - How to use the gel
03:37 - How to use the face wash
05:10 - Side effects
07:12 - Pregnancy and breastfeeding
07:56 - Interactions
Further information via NHS website:
www.nhs.uk/medicines/benzoyl-...
Information about Acne: www.acne.org/regular-acne-vs-...
Information from Mayo Clinic (USA): www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supp...
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Information accurate as of 3rd March 2023

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@minecraftminecraft2167 7 ай бұрын

This is a life saver. I have severe anxiety from my acne and wear a hood and hat because my acne makes me so insecure. Panoxyl helps so much and I love it so much.

@justinilagan Жыл бұрын

Benzoyl peroxide is amazing! I am using an otc face wash that’s 10% benzoyl peroxide, this is the only treatment that actually worked on my acne. This helps me bring back my confidence!

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience :)

@Jahidhasan-vu6iv Жыл бұрын

How many times use a day?

@looneyb2600 Жыл бұрын

@@Jahidhasan-vu6ivI used to use it everyday until my acne issues began to clear. Now I only use it when I have a break out. Morning and night until my skins clears. It dries out my skin so I use moisturizer and sunscreen to help.

@Alex-sm1mb Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of trying a new routine. Quick work out in the morning and then clean with some benzoyl peroxide. Then sunscreen. And at night retinol. If it’s too harsh I will need to adjust.

@justinilagan Жыл бұрын

@@Alex-sm1mb working out helps too! I go to the gym every morning. You should keep an eye on your new skin care routine tho, I think retinol and benzoyl peroxide isn't supposed to be used at the same time, it makes your skin really sensitive to sun.

@Na-wg9jr 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video, it’s very informative and pretty much cover everything I need to know about BP. One more question though, would long term use of BP cause premature skin or any other skin issue that should be concerned? Thank you.

@gigiambrocio978 Жыл бұрын

Hello thank you for the information, which one is better to use, the cream or face wash gel and can be used together? 🤔 many thanks

@karyannfontaine8757 Жыл бұрын

My older cousin had severe Acne in the 1950s. He was very handsome in spite of the skin condition. Not much was offered to treat Acne. He had severe scarring and pitted skin. He had procedures to correct this from Plastic Surgery. I am so glad that much more is known about Acne now and there are effective treatments.

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Hi Kary thanks for sharing this here. Totally agree with everything you say and it’s great that more is happening all the time to improve this condition. All the best to you and your cousin

@likeprincetj Жыл бұрын

If it gets out of control like that Accutane is what people do

@Cosmoquake 6 ай бұрын

Straight to the point and very informative. Thank you for this video!

@DoctorODonovan 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@BeautifulXOXO6 6 ай бұрын

Very informative. Thank you doc for this. I’ve started to use this product two days ago, so I hope I get the results that I desire.

@DoctorODonovan 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was informative

@o4jl118 Жыл бұрын

This is completely random , but. I was treated with doxycycline ( 200g for 7 days ) , but due to side effects I only took 1.1g instead of 1.4 The doctor said ‘this should be enough’ Obviously it can still show for a while in tests, but do you recon 1.1g was enough to cure me?

@Artist_shabo 11 ай бұрын

do i use a face wash before using the bp wash? or do i just wet my face then use it?

@iremakcinn 5 ай бұрын

Hello, I am using Acnecide %5 gel. Before use this one, any suggestions which cleasing gel is match with benzoyl peroxide?

@BedboundME 10 ай бұрын

In America dermatologists recommend 2.5% strength, we do not have that option in the UK

@marion3777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I found the video interesting and helpful .

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Marion

@user-sd5ee2vx1b 7 ай бұрын

Hey doctor ive been using panoxyl for about 4 weeks now and i didnt see any improvements, am i supposed to stop it? What else do you recommend 😢

@medusagg 6 ай бұрын

is this okay to use this product when im having fungal acne(maybe)? im not sure about my fungal acne

@KelvinTyson-pn8lh Жыл бұрын

Please do you need to wash your face after applying the acnecide on your face

@ItzFairy Жыл бұрын

I’m having acne since 4-5 years so I’m getting be benzoyl peroxide water base gel and I’m getting salicylic acid face wash La roche-posay effaclar so will it help my skin my acne blackheads and whiteheads are too stubborn

@Kooi350 6 ай бұрын

Can you suggest a good brand for benzoyl peroxide

@alvineyimga1224 7 ай бұрын

Hello, can I use Benzol Peroxide face wash with cream together?

@meraki2222 6 ай бұрын

After washing my face with panoxyl face wash 10% can I apply clindamycin gel???

@gustavguldbaek3575 6 ай бұрын

I have both gel and wash and I use them both before going to bed, should i just use one of them or can i use them both?

@JessiEdward 2 ай бұрын

Pls post the video about pores in the face

@manamusic9765 Жыл бұрын

Does it help in reducing acne caused due to steroid creams. Please reply doctor which cream we can use for steroid acne on face. I used Mayfair cream now I lost my skin colour after stopping it.

@firdoosahmad 9 ай бұрын

Sir please suggest face wash and any cream to treat acne.

@pam164 Жыл бұрын

I used that in 1975 off my Doctor when I was 14 and it was great for drying spots up, but it bleached all the bedding and discoloured all round my mouth slightly. I still use it sometimes and I'm 62.

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Pam! I didn’t realise it had been around since 1975. Do you get any side effects now when using it ?

@pam164 Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorODonovan I very rarely use it now but when I was young I used it loads, yes it's been around for decades.

@anqili9861 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, which is very informative! One questions: can I use salicylic acid leave-on products after Benzoyl peroxide face wash?

@guesswhatchckenbutt 11 ай бұрын

someone answer this question

@nadim2911 10 ай бұрын

Yes, you can use it. I use it as well. You can search up ‘What not to mix Benzoyl Peroxide with’ and see all the ingredients that you shouldn't mix.

@brendssdacutiee 2 ай бұрын

Yess , benzoyl peroxide wash only works when it’s on the skin so as soon as you wash it off it’s gone , I use salicylic acid spot treatment after

@Cookiekeks Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@muhammadarslan-te5yf 10 ай бұрын

Hi doctor im from Pakistan i have postule type acne .its getting worse on face but also spreading on chest and shoulders... please prescribed me medicine

@LegitimateW 10 ай бұрын

how to know if panoxyl is fake or original?

@sugarray6250 Жыл бұрын

Hi Doctor, what are your thoughts on Acnecide compared to Panoxyl? Which do you think is better?

@nadim2911 10 ай бұрын

I've tried both and more, and I suggest Panoxyl. I use the 10% one but you might want to start with the 4% and see if it works, if it doesn't then go with the 10% one.

@olufosoyesimiloluwabridget2237 10 ай бұрын

@@nadim2911 hmm but panoxyl ruined my skin 😭😭😭 and acnecide tried

@user-kj4gl8fr3c 11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much doctor ❤❤❤❤

@DoctorODonovan 11 ай бұрын

Always welcome

@princessafrah2585 6 ай бұрын

I'm in my second week of using PanOxyl (4%) and I'm breaking out, mostly really tiny bumps, is this what they call purging? Should I keep using it? I'm pretty worried :(

@GuguDada-cm7cb 5 ай бұрын

Hey how’s your skin i’m in my second week too, and i get tiny bumps😢

@azizesuer6438 Жыл бұрын

Can i use a moisturizer immediately after using benzoyl peroxide?

@ljljdididuaaa Жыл бұрын

No let it soak into skin

@Ndii04 3 ай бұрын

It doesn’t work for me and it hurt me it’s painful😭 I don’t know what to do

@slavicballerina 11 ай бұрын

Hello, I use the panoxl oil preventing moisturizer after the cleanser but it’s so so drying, what do you recommend?

@sincerelyidgaf 11 ай бұрын

Aquafor

@MiaKoo 2 ай бұрын

Only use one benzoyl product at a time...

@DarkMusicRoom 9 ай бұрын

Can I use only face wash

@zpcao2396 Жыл бұрын

um PLEASE HELP, do I let it sit on overnight like normal lotion or let it sit 1 to 2 minutes (Using the Panoxyl lotion you mentioneed)

@xradiant3199 11 ай бұрын

You put on panoxyl for around 1-2 minutes then you rinse it off and if your skin gets really dry you use a mosturizer

@jeremywhite978 10 ай бұрын

hey if i started tretinoin a month ago, and started to purge a little, can i still introduce like a 5% BP wash?

@RubyKayBuff 7 ай бұрын

i would not.

@SakshiVerma-je7fv 9 ай бұрын

My face is oily and how to use panoxly face wash

@niconii3663 11 ай бұрын

my chin pretty much looks as red as the chin of the person with erythema but i do not have any breathing problems or a tightness in my chest so im assuming its bc my skin is very dry and not due to a allergic reaction?

@DoctorODonovan 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances, and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. This is the safest and most ethical advice I can give since this is just intended as a general educational resource. Thanks for understanding.

@APOWER385 6 ай бұрын

Used this panoxyl couple times.. doesn't help me

@okendman2655 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a question, it is great that you mentioned epiduo gel because I had that for a year and it ran out yesterday, I used it daily on my forehead and all my acne cleared, but I dont want to stop using it… now i cant get it from the doctor since I don’t have any bad acne just a single pimple and some tiny scars, I really need something that is like that gel, I bought a 5% benzoyl peroxide gel that I put on right now and I think that will give me very simillar results as epiduo gel that has adapalene… Am I right?

@Chloe4854 Жыл бұрын

Adapalene is over the counter and many benzoyl peroxide is over the counter. Epiduo is over the counter in the brand la roche posay

@Cookiekeks Жыл бұрын

How did it turn out? Update us

@okendman2655 Жыл бұрын

@@Cookiekeks For me... It turned out amazing, not a single pimple on my face and my scars have faded, I'd like to say completely, Now IF I get a pimple I don't stress much, I let it do it's thing, still wash my face gently every morning and night before sleep, and apply extra "benzoyl peroxide" on the pimple because I feel like it removes it faster. Otherwise, I just stick to my face washing routine and my face is clearer than ever, after about exactly a year.

@okendman2655 Жыл бұрын

@@Cookiekeks Ofc, I believe that I was lucky, and I just got an extreme outburst of acne last year, maybe it's because it was my last year of puberty or something and I was under a lot of stress so I am blaming it on that. Now I am so reliefed that my face doesn't have pimples or scars anymore. Honestly, watching hours and hours of youtube videos on how to wash and maintain a clean face was very stressfull, because everyone has different faces and maybe need different stuff to treat their type of acne and maintain their type of facial skin. I wish you the best of luck, if you are suffering with acne or scars.

@Cookiekeks Жыл бұрын

@@okendman2655 Sounds amazing, thanks for the update. I ordered BPO recently and I'll give it a try too, lets see if I can achieve similar results

@blazedi6078 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 pimples both inside my skin and they’re just red. I have this face wash but one pimple has bursted out my skin already and is gonna leave the red spot around my skin. The other hasn’t bursted yet but it’s there, when I wash my face with the soap do I just use it on those 2 pimples or on my whole face ? I don’t really have acne prblems at the moment so I don’t wanna use this soap on my whole face then get pimples (it has happened before) so yeah if anyone knows thanks and lmk

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding

@Cillian-wwweeee Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorODonovancould you please answer me, I have not too much acne, mostly on my chin and forehead, but whenever I shower they pop and leave marks. How can I prevent this?

@jerwinbanaag9327 10 ай бұрын

Can I use benzoyl peroxide wash on body? I got a few acnes at my back.

@indyaND_ 7 ай бұрын

Yea

@kaci111128 Жыл бұрын

My back is horrible. I can’t reach it to do anything. It’s really depressing

@Cassey13 5 ай бұрын

Only Panoxyl❤

@sobekstephanie Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@felisacaya6025 Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorODonovan oily skin twice a day?

@tedoymisojos Жыл бұрын

Does this apply to vaginal acne as well? Same treatment anywhere on the body?

@beautifulworld4765 Жыл бұрын

Noooo

@kirby2662 8 ай бұрын

vaginal acne? do you mean like ingrown hair bumps? i use a body brush and use panoxy on the area not inside obvi but on the top if that makes sense with the brush and i brush in circles for a minute. i think it helps w ingrowns

@tedoymisojos 8 ай бұрын

@@kirby2662 I started incorporating panoxyl. Didn't think of adding a tool. Maybe ill try a silicone brush.

@Rajesh.j Жыл бұрын

Sir pls tell what is the Clinical features of cold cold and flu? How doctors differentiate?

@dingkheng4859 Жыл бұрын

Why it make my acne breakout when i use it

@sophialustre1079 Жыл бұрын

Prolly purging

@KiranChaudhary-xo3hd Жыл бұрын

Which face wash use before use benzoil paroxide

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.

@gmarod6099 Жыл бұрын

Cetaphil

@somebody_79 10 ай бұрын

But how many minutes should I let it on my face from (1 to 5 min??) its important to mention this

@macdavidsolomon9098 10 ай бұрын

Rewatch the whole video again He said it there

@somebody_79 9 ай бұрын

@@macdavidsolomon9098no he determined the time only on the gelwash not the gel that's y anyway ive been using it for month now i put it on my face for 10min nd then wash it with water now i have no acne but i stopped drinking coffee with milk nd i stopped eating junk food nd snacks nd only one cup of tea a day *i saw this by a famous dermatologist he said caffeine is one of the major reasons causing acne* nd he was right!!

@craiyohn Жыл бұрын

So you only leave it for 1 to 2 minutes in your acne? All this time I thought you just left it there til it evaporates…

@Ohkeh640 11 ай бұрын

This is the wash panoxyl. You leave it on a few minutes and rinse off.

@7ulixx_ Жыл бұрын

I use it twice a week should i use it daily?

@smashaj2955 9 ай бұрын

For some you can do

@am_1450 11 ай бұрын

Can i use panoxy 4% wash during my breastfeeding?

@Merry2398 10 ай бұрын

@oglancollection7666 6 ай бұрын

I use benzoyl peroxide and salysilic acids and it damage my skin more. I started having cyst pimples

@amcartii1239 Ай бұрын

This combination is mostly used for ance prone oily face

@lynnjoydeguit8443 3 ай бұрын

Pwede po ba sa nag papa breastfeed sa baby?

@levBeing Жыл бұрын

My doctor prescribed this in the morning and my face darkened severely Do not use in the morning in the tropics - you will regret

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

@Chloe4854 Жыл бұрын

It happens when the concentration is too strong for darker skin tones.

@gaj30 Жыл бұрын

that’s weird. you should use products like this at night and then use sunscreen during the day

@jackhades Жыл бұрын

Wait my eyebrows??? Will the bleach?

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.

@jackhades Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorODonovan what are you talking about I was shocked about the bleaching part

@Ohkeh640 11 ай бұрын

Lol no

@rarevisionog 11 ай бұрын

Just use the face wash, not the leave on lotion then you won't have to worry about it bleaching anything including your eyebrows.

@Ohkeh640 11 ай бұрын

@@rarevisionog yeah I use the wash So it won’t bleach my brows if I leave it on my face? And brows for a few min ? Lol