Randomized, controlled trial testing the effectiveness and safety of 2.5% and 5% benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of pitted keratolysis

• Main Authors: Charussri Leeyaphan, Pichaya Limphoka, Rungsima Kiratiwongwan, Punyawee Ongsri, Sumanas Bunyaratavej
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78890
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: The appropriate dosage and duration of topical benzoyl peroxide gel (BP) treatment of pitted keratolysis (PK) is controversial. Objective: To compare the effectiveness and safety of topical 2.5% and 5% BP for the treatment of PK. Materials and methods: This randomized, controlled trial w...