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Derm 5 % Bp Or 10%?

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(@avad499)

Posted : 09/23/2015 9:30 am

So for the first time I went to the dermatolgist (of course he was usless like I predicted but tried anyways lol) He diagnosed my chest,back and shoulder outbreak I've had for almost a year as acne (another doc misdiagnosed). And told me to apply 10% BP on it. Now I have minor acne on my face (a few cysts occasionaly) but i have NEVER applied any sort of BP as I have read it is very drying. My mother is warning me against using BP as she said that she used it when she was younger and it permanently made her skin red (she had body acne as well). So I was wondering should I apply 10% BP like the derm told me to or start a bit safer with 5%?

Also if you could recommend me a BP cleanser as there are so many I don't know where to start thanks!I

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(@ihateusernamesx)

Posted : 09/23/2015 12:04 pm

Definitely start with the 5% and use sparingly to avoid irritation. Personally, I would never use the 10%. I found out from this website that the weaker strengths are just as effective but with obviously less irritation. Just take it easy and slowly build up.

As for cleansers I wouldn't know as I feel they're a bit hokum as it's on your face for seconds so how can it help? I may be wrong but thats just my opinion on BP cleansers :P

Good luck!

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(@avad499)

Posted : 09/24/2015 8:01 am

Okay thanks, but I should've clarrified it's for my body so preferably a body cleanser!

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