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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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November 11, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Reduces breakouts. Got rid of the whiteheads on my forehead that I was prone to getting.

Cons:

-Expensive.
-Skin will get worse before it gets better. (Need to keep at it.)
-Doesn't eliminate breakouts (but does reduce frequency and extent).

Watched the commercials, expected a miracle... silly me. But the pimples are now at least under control. I found the cleanser too mild, so I alternate with the Deep Cleansing Wash for my face. The toner doesn't do much for me. Repairing lotion is good at prevention, but if a pimple starts, it's not great at speeding up the process. No problems using any of the products. The drying effects of the products are fine with my skin. Fairly good results. P.S. One niece had bad acne, used it with amazing results. Another niece used it, it worked well for her, but she says it lost its effectiveness after a couple of years, and she doesn't use it anymore.
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November 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Well, shipping is quick.

Cons:

Off size bottles, and ohh, the leather face.

I am 24 and for the most part the majority of my skin is not too bad. I do however get large, red, welt-like ZITS on either sides of my chin as well as the occational off site breakouts. I, "like many others" was suducced by this miracle in a bottle. I have naturaly dry skin and proactiv seems to tear it to shreds. I have only been using it for a few weeks but the dry, flakey, peeling of my skin is realy bringin' me down. I am going to stick with it becuse the welts are smaller and less red, altho much more painfull. I am hoping my face will feel like skin agian and not like a saddle forever. I am also concerned about the arival of some scary looking wrinkles that seem to be taking up residency under my eyes. I chose this course of action beacuse most doctors I have seen will not perscribe me anything without trying the "natural acne cure" BIRTH CONTROL. Whats that about?? Don't do it man! See a dematologist if you can...
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November 8, 2006
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
This product works great! I used ProActiv that my mom bought and it worked great also. I ran out and didn't want to spend $50 on a new set so I read about Klear Action online. I went out to Target and bought it for $19.99. It really works well. My skin looks a lot cleaner. For $19.99, I would recommend this product to everyone. It also smells A LOT better than Pro Activ
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November 8, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Worked like a charm.

Cons:

Expensive.

Proactive is definetly a good product for anyone who wants their face to look better than it does. After just two weeks your face just felt and looked healthier. I love lamp.
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November 8, 2006
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Soft Skin, Fragrance Free

Cons:

Pricey, Never fully does the job

Clinique only seems to work 50% of the time for me. Some mornings I wake up and my skin is glowing, and other times, I wake up with new clusters of large painful white heads. My roomate has used Clinique religiously for years, and her skin is gorgeous. I've recently quit smoking, started eating healthier and working out. So it's possible my skin is detoxifying itself. Bottom line is, Clinique is ok, but I'm still searching for something better.
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November 8, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

great!

Cons:

irrating to the skin

great product!
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November 7, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none!!

Cons:

made my skin about 20x's worse

theres no one solution for everyone's acne. unfortunatly, it didn't do anything to improve my skin in any way shape or form. it actually made my skin break out on my cheeks, when the only place i was having problems was in my t-zone. fortunatly, i found triclear. seriously, this product has done WONDERS for my skin. if proactiv didnt work for you, i would try triclear.
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November 5, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Did help reduce the oily feeling on my skin that usually starts about 3 hours after washing my face.

Cons:

Didn't really reduce pimples, did nothing for blackheads, and if I used too much repairing lotion, I would get spots of very rough, very dry skin that looks even worse than the acne.

The bottom line is that I'm in my mid 30's, sick of looking like a pimple faced teenager, and see after trying everything, including a dermatologist's care, that I'm just stuck with it. There is no cure, apparently.
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October 28, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
well ive had it for about a week and skipped it for about 3 days, ive put it on about 4 or 5 times now , and nothing, i have a lot of red marks around my eyes cheeks and chin because of pimpples and this is just not helping, when i stop using it, is the acne goin 2 come back/ i cant afford the monthly subscription..
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October 24, 2006
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)

Pros:

it works really good

Cons:

bad s,ell and i dont see that much dirt on the pad

it dries quick and myu other homies use it too we all agree that it dries quick and works clean
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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:

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  • Be realistic about results. Look for improvement, not a cure.

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  • 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.
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