About this episode
#127 Rebroadcast
If you've ever had acne, you've probably tried some creams or washes with "benzoyl peroxide" somewhere on the label. How is it that this specific ingredient is helpful for fighting acne? What is happening at the molecular level when we apply some benzoyl peroxide to our acne? Let's find out!
References from this episode
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https://youtu.be/KrMbwDil1hc
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https://youtu.be/IyxTc0iZ6V8?t=1066s
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5697687/#jde13996-bib-0006
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