Friday, August 20, 2010

Help! ingested small amount acne treatment?

i put an acne topical treatment on a pimple on my lip and forgot that it says do not use on lips. its 5% benzoyl peroxide.. i feel funny in my stomach and had some abdominal pain. it was only a dab of it but then i ate food shortly afterwards. is it serious?Help! ingested small amount acne treatment?
If it was just small ';dab';, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Did you know BP is actually widely used in the food industry to bleach/whiten products like flour and cheese? The straight chemical, even at low concentrations in acne treatments, is still pretty harsh though- most products state something like ';keep away from eyes, nose, and mouth.'; If you ingested a significant amount and/or start to experience more serious symptoms, I would take the label advice- call a poison control center (US:1-800-222-1222) or seek medical attention.
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