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Bencort (Benzoyl Peroxide / Hydrocortisone) - Summary

 
 



BENCORT SUMMARY

Bencort Lotion (benzoyl peroxide 5% and hydrocortisone 0.5%)
TOPICAL LOTION. Each gram contains, as dispensed, 50 mg benzoyl peroxide and 5 mg
hydrocortisone.

Bencort (BENZOYL PEROXIDE/HYDROCORTISONE) is indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
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EMA: Benefits Outweigh VTE Risks With Hormone Drugs for Acne
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines [2013.05.17]
The EMA has issued a recommendation that the benefits of the hormonal acne treatment Diane and its generics outweigh the risks, provided that several measures are taken to minimize the risk of thromboembolism.
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Research Letter Suggests Twitter May Serve As A Good Forum For Communicating Information About Acne
Source: Health News from Medical News Today [2013.05.17]
JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A research letter by Kamal Jethwani, M.D., M.P.H., of the Center for Connected Health, Boston, and colleagues suggests that clinicians can learn about the perceptions and misconceptions of diseases like acne via Twitter, and communicate reliable medical information on the popular social media platform...

Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines
Source: MedicineNet Acne Specialty [2013.05.06]
Title: Pediatricians Endorse New Acne Treatment Guidelines
Category: Health News
Created: 5/6/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/6/2013 12:00:00 AM

Tx for Pediatric Acne Gets New Guidance (CME/CE)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology [2013.05.04]
(MedPage Today) -- Typically seen as a teenager's disease, acne also presents in children and infants, and treatments should be age appropriate, according to new recommendations from the American Acne and Rosacea Society.

With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit
Source: MedicineNet Acne Specialty [2013.02.28]
Title: With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit
Category: Health News
Created: 2/28/2013 10:35:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM

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