Environ Health Perspect March 2024 PMID 38483533

Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene.

Kaury Kucera, Nicola Zenzola, Amber Hudspeth, Mara Dubnicka, Wolfgang Hinz, Christopher G Bunick, Arash Dabestani, David Y Light

Mentions

35
Peak: 13 in Mar 2024
across 4 sources since Mar 2024

Extended reach

93,958
potential audience

Total likes

205

Video views

2,897

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Mar 2024 – Apr 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate strong interest and a general agreement on the importance of the research, with several posts citing the finding that benzene is a harmful byproduct of common acne treatments. Their tone ranges from informative to cautious, reflecting concerns about potential health risks, but some also suggest the findings are not entirely surprising, showing a balanced engagement with the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts highlight the significance of the research findings, implying broad support for concerns about benzene formation in benzoyl peroxide products.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions emphasize the importance of the topic, with multiple posts referencing the research repeatedly, indicating high interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include summaries and reactions to the findings, showing moderate engagement with the scientific details and implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The recurring mention of benzene's carcinogenic potential suggests this research could influence consumer safety and industry practices, though some posts downplay its immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products are used for treating skin conditions like acne.
  • The document mentions concerns about benzene formation in these products, which is a harmful chemical.
  • There are guidelines or measures (like testing and formulation changes) to reduce benzene levels in Benzoyl Peroxide products to ensure safety.]

Top posts

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Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH in March: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/KBuXPKGony @valisure https://t.co/9Nwv0EyzcO

Apr 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 10,760 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW: Carcinogenic benzene is a degradation product of benzoyl peroxide, widely used in topical acne treatments. Kucera et al. tested 7 such products and found that all formed benzene—including 2 that emitted the gas from unopened containers ➡️ https://t.co/9qXgUsLbdU @valisure https://t.co/WqUSjjdJcX

Mar 14, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 10,760 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/pEVla1tab3 @valisure https://t.co/XxIJJXUFt1

Mar 19, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 10,760 followers View post →
John Barbieri, MD, MBA
@DrJohnBarbieri · X

New publication out from Valisure about the potential for benzene formation in benzoyl peroxide containing products. In this thread, let's dive into the report. TL/DR: not much new here to guide decision making https://t.co/EG5XPlomdy 1/6

Mar 15, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,065 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI...NEW RESEARCH LETTER: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/RIEtkeiTFQ @valisure

Mar 28, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,760 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

Kucera et al. reported their findings in EHP

Mar 17, 2024 · 1 like · 10,760 followers View post →

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Valisure
@valisure · X

RT @EHPonline: MOST READ RESEARCH in March: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/KBuXPKGony @valisure https://t.co/9…

Apr 3, 2024 · 1 share · 2,130 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH in March: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/KBuXPKGony @valisure https://t.co/9Nwv0EyzcO

Apr 3, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 10,760 followers View post →
Valisure
@valisure · X

RT @EHPonline: #ICYMI...NEW RESEARCH LETTER: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/RIEtkeiTFQ @valisure

Apr 1, 2024 · 1 share · 2,130 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

#ICYMI...NEW RESEARCH LETTER: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/RIEtkeiTFQ @valisure

Mar 28, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,760 followers View post →
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@JunHonda_Perla · X

FDAの対応は・・・ https://t.co/aXsQcYdEl3

Mar 28, 2024 · 6,658 followers View post →
Valisure
@valisure · X

RT @EHPonline: MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/pEVla1tab3 @valisure https://t.co/…

Mar 20, 2024 · 1 share · 2,130 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

MOST READ RESEARCH last week: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/pEVla1tab3 @valisure https://t.co/XxIJJXUFt1

Mar 19, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 10,760 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

Kucera et al. reported their findings in EHP

Mar 17, 2024 · 1 like · 10,760 followers View post →
Anely Perez Molina
@AnelyPerezMD · X

RT @DrJohnBarbieri: New publication out from Valisure about the potential for benzene formation in benzoyl peroxide containing products. In…

Mar 15, 2024 · 1 share · 1,197 followers View post →
John Barbieri, MD, MBA
@DrJohnBarbieri · X

New publication out from Valisure about the potential for benzene formation in benzoyl peroxide containing products. In this thread, let's dive into the report. TL/DR: not much new here to guide decision making https://t.co/EG5XPlomdy 1/6

Mar 15, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 7,065 followers View post →
Valisure
@valisure · X

RT @EHPonline: NEW RESEARCH LETTER: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/gU0UW2ScC2 @valisure

Mar 15, 2024 · 1 share · 2,130 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW RESEARCH LETTER: Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Products Form Benzene ➡️ https://t.co/gU0UW2ScC2 @valisure

Mar 14, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 10,760 followers View post →
Valisure
@valisure · X

RT @EHPonline: NEW: Carcinogenic benzene is a degradation product of benzoyl peroxide, widely used in topical acne treatments. Kucera et al…

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 shares · 2,130 followers View post →
CAREX Canada
@CAREXCanada · X

RT @EHPonline: NEW: Carcinogenic benzene is a degradation product of benzoyl peroxide, widely used in topical acne treatments. Kucera et al…

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 shares · 900 followers View post →
Environmental Health Perspectives
@EHPonline · X

NEW: Carcinogenic benzene is a degradation product of benzoyl peroxide, widely used in topical acne treatments. Kucera et al. tested 7 such products and found that all formed benzene—including 2 that emitted the gas from unopened containers ➡️ https://t.co/9qXgUsLbdU @valisure https://t.co/WqUSjjdJcX

Mar 14, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 10,760 followers View post →