Benzoyl Peroxide
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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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January 7, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

Pros:

The acne polisher is really soapy and refreshing and i liked it. And the morning stuff was cool.

Cons:

Night stuff made my face stiff a little.

Okay ppl on here are whining about the night stuff making your skin stiff its really not that bad it goes down after awhile and you shouldnt be putting it all over your face. And if its causing redness that probablym eans your allergic to it duh!! Some morons are putting really stupid comments on here. But anyways i think its cool and i looked at the ingredients and it has 2 of the recommended ingredients to help acne. so far i think its cool.
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January 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Smells good... but that's the only good thing about Proactiv Solutions!

Cons:

EVERYTHING! Causes MORE acne and does not clear up any exsisting pimples or blemishes.

So every night for about 2 months I would watch the same Proactiv commercials about how well it works and how it's a miracle. All the celeb's use it and they just talk to highly of it. Every night I would want to call in to buy it and try it but I never had acne bad enough to have to do anything about it. A few months later, I started to get a little bit of acne and so I got Proactiv. I used it once a day for the first two weeks as the bottles instructed and for this two weeks, my acne didn't clear up one bit. My skin is fairly oily to begin with and it was still a little oily after washing with Proactiv. Then I started using it two times a day and my skin was less oily but I began to get more blemishes. I know that at first, a product may cause more pimples because it's pulling the oils out from under the skin but I've done my routine with Proactiv for over a month and everday I was see more pimples. It made my skin much worse... and I would NEVER recommend Proactiv!!!
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January 3, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Worked wonders on my skin.

Cons:

I have a sensitivity to Aloe Vera so the toner was slightly irritating.

3 Makeup artists I have dealt with have told me to definitely keep doing what I'm doing to my skin because it's a perfect canvas. In the near year I've used it I've counted only 4 noticeable pimples, all occuring within a few days of me skipping my Proactiv routine. Best skin treatment I've ever tried.
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January 3, 2007
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)

Pros:

Works pretty well, easy, covenient, not drying at all

Cons:

As one might expect, an easier alternative that is not as effective

I only use this product in the mornings when I am in a hurry and don't have time to do the regimin. I would not recommend it as an alternative, but everybody should have some on hand for when they're in a hurry, camping, on vacation, or simply don't feel like the full regimin. However, as this is less effective, slacking off from the regimin too much could have adverse results.
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January 3, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

none

Cons:

itchy, overdrying, chalky, ineffective

For spot treatment, persa gel is 100 times better. Zapzyt is also better. Zapzyt is not as effective as persa gel, but it is less drying. Clearasil, however, is the worst in all respects.
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December 29, 2006
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

Pros:

Cleared up my acne and has really helped to reduce the blackheads on my nose like nothing else I've tried before.

Cons:

Dried out sections of my skin and flakiness occurred.
(Part of my solution to that is using Neutrogena's Oil-Free Cream Cleanser for three nights a week instead of the Neutrogena Advance Solutions wash to help keep my skin from drying.)

This is a great, relatively inexpensive product. It has worked well on my skin type, combination skin with mild to moderate acne. The only problems I saw with it was it made my skin kind of dry, and the night lotion makes my face stiff. I decided to wash my face twice a day with this stuff and then use a toner specifically for combination skin. Then I use the appropriate moisturizer, night or day. For nighttime though, I add Mary Kay's oil-free hydrating gel on my face after the Advance Solutions nighttime moisturizer and then I use Neutrogena Light Night Cream on areas of my skin that are very prone to being dry, such as my forehead, my nose, and around my mouth. I hope this helps. I have tried for a while now to find a good skin regimen, one that won't dry out my skin or make my skin greasy. I've found it hard with my combination skin type. But I think I've finally found it. My acne is all gone! Now, if I could just do something about those pesky scars.
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December 27, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

works great for the first several months...

Cons:

proactiv eventually stops working! your skin becomes immune to the "acne fighting chemicals" and almost, sort of, rejects the treatment. pimples come back meaner than ever i have found out. it is also extremly drying.

When i was in high school, i used proactiv for 2 years. it stopped working after about the 1st year, but i stuck it out for another year after that hoping it would start working again. I stopped using proactiv for a while, then decided to give it another chance. The second time i used it, it worked great for the first year once again... then it stopped working! very frusterating. too bad it cannot be consistantly affective. SO.... it works for a while then disappoints you Also, trying to cancel your subscription over the phone is a HUGE pain! they give every last stitch effort to keep you as a customer. it reminded me of the man that was trying to cancel his AOL internet.
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December 15, 2006
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

Pros:

tightens up my skin so its not so greasy! i can get it at any drug store when i run out and it is just as good as the crap my derm gave me

Cons:

not a significant differance but its not worse

i am combining that with purpose cleansing bar and faces moisturizing sun block and cetephil moisturizer on the flakey spots. I also just started a series of smoothbeam treatments i just hope i am using the right products i have tries so many i just dont know what to do anymore
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December 14, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

it cleans my skin

Cons:

well, ive been using it for maybe 3 weeks.
i've seen slight improvement, nothing wonderful. i don't have terrible acne, but it's gross, im worried it wont work like it says? i'm going ot use it for two more months, i hope im not disapointed!

try it. i wanted it so bad, and now i have it, and all i want is for "jessica simpson" skin. doubt i will get it, but you should try it.
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December 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

keeps skin looking good for a while

Cons:

if you stop using it,it will make your skin worse

see its ALL about marketing.they put something in the product to make your skin addicted something like cigarettes do,so once you stop using it,your skin gets bad so then you have to buy more to keep up clear skin.I would say stick to drug store products that are like 5 bucks only.
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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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Red flags:

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