Definition (NCI)
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A peroxide with antibacterial, irritant, keratolytic, comedolytic, and anti-inflammatory activity. Upon topical application, benzoyl peroxide decomposes to release oxygen which is lethal to the bacteria Proprionibacterium acnes. Due to its irritant effect, benzoyl peroxide increases turnover rate of epithelial cells, thereby peeling the skin and promoting the resolution of comedones. Benzoyl peroxide is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
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Definition (MSH)
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A peroxide derivative that has been used topically for BURNS and as a dermatologic agent in the treatment of ACNE and POISON IVY DERMATITIS. It is used also as a bleach in the food industry.
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Concepts |
Pharmacologic Substance
(T121)
, Organic Chemical
(T109)
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MSH |
D001585
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SnomedCT |
91598004, 354053005, 88145002, 332259008, 391829007, 332857001, 332382008 |
English |
Benzoyl Peroxide, Benzoyl Superoxide, Dibenzoyl Peroxide, Diphenylglyoxal Superoxide, Peroxide, Benzoyl, Superoxide, Benzoyl, Superoxide, Diphenylglyoxal, Peroxide, Dibenzoyl, Benzoyl peroxide [acne], Benzoyl peroxide [antifungal], Benzoyl peroxide [generic add], benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide [generic additions], BENZOYL PEROXIDE, Benzyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide (medication), Benzoyl Peroxide [Chemical/Ingredient], peroxide benzyl, benzoyl peroxide products, benzyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide - chemical, Benzoyl peroxide [acne] (product), Benzoyl peroxide [generic additions] (product), Benzoyl peroxide - chemical (substance), Benzoyl peroxide [antifungal] (product), Benzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl peroxide product, Benzoyl peroxide (substance), Benzoyl peroxide product (product), Benzoyl peroxide -RETIRED-, Benzoyl peroxide [acne] (substance), Benzoyl peroxide [antifungal] (substance), Benzoyl peroxide [generic additions] (substance), Benzoyl peroxide product (substance) |
Swedish |
Bensoylperoxid
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Czech |
benzoylperoxid
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Finnish |
Bentsoyyliperoksidi
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Russian |
PEREKIS' BENZOILA, BENZOILA PEREKIS', БЕНЗОИЛА ПЕРЕКИСЬ, ПЕРЕКИСЬ БЕНЗОИЛА |
Spanish |
peróxido de benzoilo (producto), producto con peróxido de benzoilo (producto), peróxido de benzoilo, peróxido de bencilo (sustancia), peróxido de benzoilo (sustancia), producto con peróxido de benzoilo, peróxido de benzilo, peróxido de bencilo, Peróxido de Benzoílo, peróxido de benzoilo (agregados genéricos) (producto), peróxido de benzoilo (antiacné), peróxido de benzoilo (agregados genéricos), peróxido de benzoílo-RETIRADO- (concepto no activo), peróxido de benzoilo (antifúngico) (producto), peróxido de benzoilo (antifúngico), peróxido de benzoílo-RETIRADO-, peróxido de benzoilo (antiacné) (producto), peróxido de benzoilo (acné) (producto), peróxido de benzoilo (acné), peróxido de benzoilo, producto (producto), peróxido de benzoilo, producto, Superóxido de Benzoilo |
French |
Peroxyde de benzoyle, Peroxyde de dibenzoyle |
Polish |
Nadtlenek benzoilu
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Japanese |
ベンゾイルペルオキシド, 過酸化ジベンゾイル, 過酸化ベンゾイル, 超酸化ベンゾイル, ベンゾイルスーパーオキシド |
German |
Benzoylperoxid, Benzoylsuperoxyd |
Italian |
Perossido di benzoile
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Portuguese |
Peróxido de Benzoil, Superóxido de Benzoil |