Benzaknen® 10% gel for moderate to severe acne, 15 g

Benzaknen 10% gel for severe acne

Benzaknen 10% gel is an effective remedy for treating severe acne.The active ingredient benzoyl peroxide (BPO) effectively fights the bacteria responsible for acne.The gel is applied to the affected skin areas once or twice a day.If tolerated well, it can also be used over a longer period of time without causing a habituation effect.

Benefits of Benzaknen 10% Gel for severe acne on the face

Benzaknen 10% Gel contains the medical active ingredient benzoyl peroxide, which was specially developed for the treatment of severe acne.It offers the following advantages:

With benzoyl peroxide: the medicinal active ingredient against acne.Antibacterial effect: Eliminates 94% of all acne bacteria.Helps quickly: For visibly improved skin after just 1-2 weeks.Improves skin appearance: Reduces blackheads, papules and pustules.Targeted acne therapy: Reduces excess sebum and unclogs pores.No getting used to effect: even after weeks it still works like it did on the first day.Skin-friendly: Scientifically confirmed by dermatologists, non-comedogenic.

Recognize severe acne: Acne Papulopustulosa

Benzaknen 10% gel was specifically developed for the treatment of severe acne.Severe forms of acne, such as acne papulopustulosa, are characterized by many inflammatory, often reddened blisters and nodules (papules) deeper in the skin with pus formation (papulopustules).These can occur on the face, shoulders and back.If you have particularly severe forms of acne, you should always see a dermatologist.

Causes of Acne and Pimples

Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by pustules and papules.It mainly occurs in areas with a high concentration of sebaceous glands, such as the face, back, chest or shoulder area.Due to a keratinization disorder of the sebaceous gland follicles, the sebum cannot drain away properly, which leads to the formation of blackheads.Hormonal fluctuations and the increased release of sex hormones increase sebum production, which clogs the pores and provides an ideal feeding base for bacteria.These bacteria cause inflammation, lesions and pimples typical of acne.Teenagers are particularly affected, but many adults also suffer from acne.

The products from Benzaknen and Benzacare offer a comprehensive system for combating acne, pimples and blackheads.They help cleanse, treat and care for the skin to achieve a clear complexion.

Mode of action

The active ingredient benzoyl peroxide (BPO) contained in Benzaknen 10% gel disrupts the metabolism of the bacteria responsible for acne and ensures deep pore cleansing.This allows sebum to be removed better. BPO is one of the most effective anti-acne agents and can improve the complexion within 1-2 weeks when used regularly.

BPO eliminates 94% of all acne bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) and is therefore an effective weapon in the fight against pimples and acne.Thanks to its lipophilic properties, benzoyl peroxide penetrates the clogged pores and develops its effect there.Clogged pores are opened and excess sebum can flow away.In this way, the breeding ground for acne bacteria is removed, the complexion improves and the risk of inflammation and skin irritation is reduced.In contrast to treatment with antibiotics, there is no habituation effect with products containing the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide.Even after several weeks, Benzaknen still works like it did on the first day.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

1 g of Benzaknen 10% gel for acne contains 100 mg of benzoyl peroxide as an active ingredient.Other ingredients of the Benzaknen 10% gel for acne are carbomer 940, sodium edetate (Ph.Eur.), docusate sodium, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, propylene glycol, poloxamer, glycerol, acrylate copolymer, sodium hydroxide and purified water.

Contraindications

This product should not be used if you are known to be hypersensitive to one of the ingredients, have previously damaged skin, on mucous membranes and in the corners of the mouth, nose and eyes, in the last month of pregnancy or if you are receiving intensive UV-radiation at the same time.Use for neurodermatitis as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding should only be carried out after consultation with a doctor.

Dosage

It is best to cleanse your skin with a medical cleansing gel before use.Then dry the skin well and apply Benzaknen 10% Gel thinly to the affected skin areas.The active ingredient composition and dosage are aimed specifically at patients with severe acne. If you have particularly severe acne, you should always see a dermatologist.For the optimal treatment against acne, the gel should be used once or twice a day.

To meet the specific needs of acne-prone skin, the Benzaknen and Benzacare product range includes several products.Depending on the skin condition and severity of the disease, the holistic use of the Benzacnen product family is recommended to successfully combat acne.The three important phases of cleaning, treatment and care play a particularly important role here:

Step 1: Cleanse the skin carefully - ideally with a mild, pH-neutral washing substance such as the deep-acting Benzacare cleansing gel.Then dry the skin carefully with a clean towel.Step 2: Apply Benzaknen 10% Gel thinly to the areas of skin affected by acne.Avoid contact of the anti-pimple gel with eyes, nose and mouth mucous membranes.Step 3: Let the gel dry and then care for the skin with a non-greasy moisturizer (e.g. the gentle Benzacare moisturizer).Tip: Benzaknen 10% gel can also be used if Benzaknen 5% gel does not lead to the desired treatment success.

Notes on use: Avoid dry skin!Initially, treatment with Benzaknen 10% gel can lead to skin irritation and faster drying out of the skin.However, the symptoms usually subside after a few days.Drying out of the skin can be counteracted with a soothing, non-greasy moisturizer (e.g. from Benzacare).If the skin is peeling, there is no need to worry: it actually promotes healing.If success is evident, acne treatment can be continued over a longer period of time.

Intake

The preparation is applied to the affected skin areas once or twice a day.If you have sensitive skin, we recommend using it once a day before going to bed.Clean the skin before use - preferably with a medical skin cleanser.After drying, apply the gel thinly.The preparation is intended exclusively for use on the skin.

Patient information

No prescription is required for this product.For use on skin only.Consult your doctor before using the product if you are prone to hay fever, allergic asthma or neurodermatitis (atopy) and your skin is dry and produces little sebum (sebostasis).There may be a slight burning sensation on the skin upon first use and redness and peeling of the skin may occur within a few days.During the first few weeks of treatment, most patients notice a sudden increase in peeling of the skin.This is not harmful and usually resolves after a day or two if treatment is temporarily discontinued.If severe skin irritation occurs, consult a doctor and temporarily stop using the drug or stop treatment altogether.Benzoyl peroxide can cause swelling and blistering of the skin.If any of these symptoms occur, you must stop treatment with this medicine.In this case, see a doctor.Do not use any additional skin irritants, otherwise increased skin irritation may occur.Avoid intense UV-exposure to light (sun, solariums) as this can cause increased skin irritation.The preparation must not come into contact with eyes and mucous membranes and must not be applied in the area of the mouth, nose and corners of the eyes.The preparation must not be used on damaged skin.Contact with eyes causes redness and burning.If the product accidentally comes into contact with the eyes, the eye should be rinsed with plenty of running water for about 15 minutes.Caution is advised when using the product on the neck and other sensitive skin areas.Benzoyl peroxide, the active ingredient in the preparation, can cause discomfort in the esophagus and stomach if accidentally ingested.Seek medical attention if the product is accidentally taken.The active ingredient benzoyl peroxide can bleach (discolor) or change the color of hair (including eyebrows) and colored textiles (e.g. T-shirts, bed linen, pajamas, washcloths, towels), thereby damaging them.These effects can occur when the product comes into direct contact with textiles or hair, but also through indirect contact, e.g. via the hands or the treated skin.Even after the product has been absorbed into the skin or after the product has been washed off the skin, the bleaching effect may remain. In order to prevent possible damage, it is recommended that you clean your hands thoroughly with soap and, if necessary, a nail brush after use and to avoid contact of the product or the treated skin with the hair, e.g. by using hair ties or hair clips.The use of white textiles is recommended during the treatment.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.There are no data on human use during pregnancy.The treating doctor decides on the use of the preparation during pregnancy and breastfeeding after a careful risk-benefit assessment.There is no information available about the transfer into breast milk after external application during breastfeeding.Breastfeeding mothers should not use the product on or around the breast to avoid the infant coming into direct contact with the product.

Notes

Benzaknen 10% gel for acne has a bleaching effect.Therefore, leave your eyebrows, beard and forehead hairline out of the treatment.Be careful with colored textiles too.The average treatment duration is 4-10 weeks.