the nursing infant. However, it is important to ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking. References External links Organic Peroxide Producers Safety Division (OPPSD) Anti-acne preparations Benzene derivatives IARC Group 3 carcinogens Organic peroxides Radical initiators Wikipedia medicine articles ready to translate World Health Organization essential medicines