Face the Facts About Hydrogen Peroxide Cream for Acne

December 2025

Topical hydrogen peroxide 1% (Crystaderm) is a new natural health product for impetigo or acne.

It’s a first-aid antiseptic cream for localized mild impetigo or mild to moderate acne.

Several small studies suggest that Crystaderm seems to work as well as benzoyl peroxide in reducing acne lesions. They work similarly by releasing oxygen free radicals that kill bacteria.

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Face the Facts About Hydrogen Peroxide Cream for Acne

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