{"title":"MedlinePlus — Benzoyl Peroxide Topical","entity_type":"Source","slug":"medlineplus-benzoyl-peroxide-topical","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/medlineplus-benzoyl-peroxide-topical","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-15","date_reviewed":"2026-05-15"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Benzoyl Peroxide Bleaching","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/side-effects/benzoyl-peroxide-bleaching"},{"title":"CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/cerave-acne-foaming-cream-cleanser"},{"title":"Benzoyl Peroxide","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/benzoyl-peroxide"},{"title":"What causes adult acne and how do I treat it?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/what-causes-adult-acne"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["MedlinePlus benzoyl peroxide drug information supports practical precautions for dryness, irritation, hair bleaching, and colored-fabric bleaching."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Public-health drug information page for topical benzoyl peroxide."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The page explains benzoyl peroxide use and warns to keep it away from hair and colored fabrics because it may bleach them."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["It supports the Benzoyl Peroxide Bleaching Side Effect entity and practical fabric precautions."]}],"source_type":"medical_reference","original_source_url":"https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601026.html"}