Is Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) still available?

No, Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) has been discontinued and isn't available in the United States.

Why was Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) discontinued?

The manufacturer voluntarily took Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) off the market in 2019 for [business reasons](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/08/08/1899526/0/en/Aclaris-Therapeutics-Reports-Second-Quarter-2019-Financial-Results-Provides-Business-Strategy-Update-and-Provides-Update-on-Clinical-and-Commercial-Developments.html) since it wasn't making enough money. It wasn't discontinued for any safety or efficacy reasons.

What if I used Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) in the past?

If you used Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) previously to treat seborrheic keratoses, speak with your provider about other alternatives. They might suggest [cryotherapy](https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/seborrheic-keratoses-treatment) (when a cold liquid is applied to the growths to destroy them) or surgery instead.

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Q: What is Eskata (hydrogen peroxide)?

Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) is a medication that's applied on the skin and used to treat harmless growths called seborrheic keratoses in a healthcare provider's office. It isn't fully understood how it works, but it might [cause damage to cells](https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/1115/p643.html) that lead to these skin growths. More than one treatment is commonly needed to clear the growths.

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Used for Hyperkeratosis, Warts

Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) is used to treat a skin condition called seborrheic keratoses (noncancerous skin growths). It's applied to your skin by a healthcare provider in their office. Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.

Reviewed by:

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Daisy Chau, PharmD

Last reviewed on April 26, 2022

What is Eskata (hydrogen peroxide)?

Drug facts

Common Brands	Eskata(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Topical skin product
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Eskata(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Topical skin product

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about Eskata

Eskata is a medication that's applied on the skin and used to treat harmless growths called seborrheic keratoses in a healthcare provider's office. It isn't fully understood how it works, but it might cause damage to cells that lead to these skin growths. More than one treatment is commonly needed to clear the growths.

No, Eskata has been discontinued and isn't available in the United States.

The manufacturer voluntarily took Eskata off the market in 2019 for business reasons since it wasn't making enough money. It wasn't discontinued for any safety or efficacy reasons.

If you used Eskata previously to treat seborrheic keratoses, speak with your provider about other alternatives. They might suggest cryotherapy (when a cold liquid is applied to the growths to destroy them) or surgery instead.

Eskata

What is Eskata (hydrogen peroxide)?

Drug facts

Common questions about Eskata

Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) dosage

Typical dosage for Eskata (hydrogen peroxide)

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Common questions about Eskata

What is Eskata (hydrogen peroxide)?

Drug facts

Common questions about Eskata

What is Eskata?

Is Eskata still available?

Why was Eskata discontinued?

What if I used Eskata in the past?

Eskata (hydrogen peroxide) dosage

Typical dosage for Eskata (hydrogen peroxide)

Common questions about Eskata

What is Eskata?

Is Eskata still available?

Why was Eskata discontinued?

What if I used Eskata in the past?