Korean Job Discussion Forums

[corinthian]

I'm looking for Benzoyl Peroxide, specifically at 10% strength, and having a very difficult time finding it in Korea. I've found it in a few pharmacies at 2.5%, but I'm really looking for a cream/gel at 10% strength. Has anyone bought this in Korea, or know of a Korean pharmacy-type website I could order it from?

[J.D.]

Go to a dermatologist, I'm pretty sure you can only get it by prescription here.

[corinthian]

Tried a couple dermatologists with no luck, but I'll check a few more.

[mayorgc]

won't your skin die if you use 10%??

most derms suggest 2.5% don't they?

[corinthian]

I've never heard anything about that - 10% is what I was recommended and what I've always used without problems.

[Ruthdes]

What about online? I have used this Australian online pharmacy and they're pretty good about shipping to Korea. You can also get any other western stuff you want at the same time. Their prices are good, and they're in Aussie dollars, so even better.

http://www.epharmacy.com.au/product.asp?id=1102&pname=Benzac+AC+Gel+10%25+50g

[corinthian]

[eljuero]

Thanks for the link to the Aussie e-pharmacy site.

Before I go crazy ordering from there I'm looking for a few things - maybe someone has seen these before I order from Australia?

Hydrogen Peroxide - simple clear disinfectant liquid
Antibiotic creme for cuts
Foot/body powder - I guess I call this "gold bond" powder. Target has their own version.
Alka Seltzer - Lemon

Actually, I'm going to the Philippines in two weeks so I'll check out the possibilities there as well.

[corinthian]

I found hydrogen peroxide at a pharmacy without any trouble, pretty cheap too.

[eljuero]