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Benzoyl peroxide is a topical treatment that kills acne bacteria and dries/peels the skin, helping to keep pores unclogged.

It is usually applied once or twice a day to the acne-affected area. You should see results quickly, but sometimes it takes 4 to 6 weeks of treatment to become apparent.

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June 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Easy to obtain and to follow as a regime. Works initially...but

Cons:

Dried my skin out really bad, made my skin leathery and gave me dry lines and broken capillaries. It didnt do anything really for my mild/moderate acne and as soon as I stopped I broke out badly. Plus it bleached my towels, bath mat and a few clothes

If you dont have very severe acne I would not recommend it. There are cheaper products available that work heaps better. Dont get sucked into the "celebrity advertising" like I did --- I wasted years on this when it turns out the simple Cetaphil and Benzac regime works better.
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June 18, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Proactive is about the only stuff that has helped me as far as medication, but it just helped, it did not fix the problem.

Cons:

You need to keep using it more and more for it to keep working, and if you stop IT'S BADDDDD

I have been using The Secret for the past 5 days, and my skin in amazing. In case you don't know The Secret is a book. The basic idea is that you can have anything you want using the secret, I tried it for my skin and it is working!!!!! I did not know where to post this?
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June 18, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Once a zit has started to form, the repair lotion is able to control it within 2-3 days. The terminator is good for whiteheads but is useless on deep acne.

Cons:

Not preventative at all. I find myself getting used to having pimples all of the time and treating them as they come. My face hasn't cleared up at all in the year I've been using this--it just cycles between ok and really bad.

Try the terminator if you have light sporadic acne. If you have deep acne like me, it's not effective.
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June 17, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Repairing Lotion 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide)

Pros:

AT FIRST WORKED WELL

Cons:

AFTER TWO WEEKS MORE FREQUENT BREAKOUTS

DO NOT BUY. FIND SOMETHING CHEAPER.
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June 15, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It heals your acne fast and makes your skin clear at first...

Cons:

After two months or so, the product makes your acne even worse. It is like your skin is immune to it. I started using other face washes and it got better than it was with proactiv.

Do NOT buy this product, it is a waste of time and a clear FACE. Find another acne system!
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June 15, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

did not make my skin worse, cleanser doesn't feel "clean"

Cons:

my skin became immuned to it after about 6 months

I didn't have a terrible experience w/Proactiv...in fact, it did work ok for a while...but after about 6 months my skin became totally immuned to it. I have had pretty serious acne my whole life...have been on EVERY acne prescription drug out there at one time or another (Cleocin, Minocin, Tetracycline, Doxycycline, etc). I even had "acne surgery" (NEVER I repeat NEVER do that) and I was on Accutane 3 times (the limit) during high school & college! I would say that if you're searching for something that works against serious acne, go to a dermatologist. Proactiv might work for you, but be prepared for it not to last (maybe you can end up switching out every few months with another treatment, so that your skin doesn't get immuned so easily). I am trying Murad right now, and it has worked really, really well so far (better than Proactiv did). But if my skin gets immuned to it, then I will try switching between it and Proactiv.
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June 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
My son began using Proactiv in Dec. 2006. It worked for a month, but after that, his face broke out even worse than before. He continued to use the product, but would still break out on his right cheek and forehead. We noticed a couple of weeks ago that his face had begun to break out all over and is in the worst shape that we've ever seen it in. His dad told him to lay off the Proactiv to see if that is what is causing his breakouts. He hasn't used the product since and his face is clearing up. He's simply washing it with Dove soap and warm water and using rubbing alcohol as an astringent cleaner. His face is looking way better. We are canceling Proactiv!! It may work for some people, but it obviously is not for everyone.
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May 27, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Clears up my face really well.
My skin is really soft!

Cons:

My forehead is oily and my cheeks are dryer with the toner you need a moisturizer. The moisturizer is supposed to even the skin, but it dried out my cheeks. I started using just a regular make-up isle moisturizer and it fixed the problem.

Great product. Might want a different moisturizer if you have combination oily and dry skin. The bottles are supposed to last 30 - 60 days. I've been using my original bottles for three or four months now.
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May 25, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

clears me up :] also my skin is soft.

Cons:

drydrydrydry. dead skin EVERYWHERE. funky skin tone at first. now the dryness seems to have gone away a little though. nothing like before.

i rated this before and complained about how it wasn't working, but t totally is now that i've started using the whole system (including the cleanser) and using the BP more generously. i LOVE the results! i'm 70% clear in a little more than a month. in another month i'll probably be completely clear, at least i'm hoping. it doesn't work for everyone, but a lot of people i know LOVE it.
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May 24, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

it was cheap - AND WAS A SCAM!

Cons:

horrible!!! I have been using it for 3 months now and I have gone through SO much! 1) It dries out your skin SO much and I put on pounds of lotion on every day 2) makes your skin SOO red! it is so embarrasing to have so much red 3) still have zits

it is the worst thing ever and it is a scam - I am going to acnexus NO MORE BENZOYL PEROXIDE!!!!
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The right dermatologist can make a big difference to your patient experience and the success of your acne treatment plan. Here are the steps to find a dermatologist who is a good fit:

  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
  2. Read online patient reviews of any dermatologists you are considering and ask people you know whether they have any experience with these dermatologists.
  3. Do your research and go to your first appointment with questions prepared.
  4. Listen to what your gut feeling tells you once you see a dermatologist in person. If you are not completely comfortable, try a different dermatologist.
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Be sure to:

  • Look at before and after photos, the more the better, especially patients with similar scarring to your own.
  • Be realistic about results. Look for improvement, not a cure.

Questions to ask a potential scar revision specialist:

  • Are you board certified? Be certain that they are board certified.
  • How long have you been performing these procedures? Normally, the more experience the better, however, some younger surgeons may be more on top of the latest procedures.
  • Can I speak to some of your other patients? Ask for references for several patients who had similar scarring and speak to them about the process and their satisfaction with results.

Red flags:

  • Their story changes: As you discuss different treatment options, if they tend to change their mind easily, or agree with whatever you say, consider this a red flag. A confident, experienced surgeon will possess strong, unwavering opinions.
  • Your gut tells you "no": Trust your gut. If you just don't feel that the doctor is the right fit, trust that and move on. On the other hand, if you feel they are the perfect specialist for you, trust that feeling.
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