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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May 14, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Short term use - amazing Long term cost: - Stops working after a few years - thins skin resulting in easily damaged skin - dependent, cant stop using, horrible breakouts when you do - alter skins ph permanently - scars and melasma that wont go away after a year :(:(:(:(:(:( NEVER HAD THIS BEFORE
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January 21, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Made my skin soft

Cons:

Stung
Dried out my skin
Made my acne worse

I really don't like proactiv, after a week or so of using it I got all these HUGE whiteheads all over and my skin got kinda irritated. I liked the toner though.
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January 3, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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none

Cons:

Dried out skin

Did nothing
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December 5, 2012
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

-Honestly, nothing.

Cons:

- Made my skin extremely sensitive to even the slighest touch.
- Made my cystic pimples WORSE.
- My dermatologist said using Benzoyl Peroxide twice a day is VERY BAD for your skin.

I guess it wasn't right for me.
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November 15, 2012
Product used: The Regimen

Pros:

helped a little... but no significant results. i also wear make up so only ten seconds isnt enough time to cleanse my face

Cons:

dry irritated skin. flaky made my skin very sensitive

didnt work for me. hope it works for you guys though. im still giving it a few more weeks to see what happens.
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November 11, 2012
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)

Pros:

Works quickly
Proven to work unlike many other OTC treatment s

Cons:

Leaves visible dry patches on clothing
Leaves visible dry patches on skin
Makes skin sun sensitive

I've used benzoyl peroxide on and off for 8 years. as I didn't get acne until I got to my late 20s due to suffering from very dry skin until then. This time fed up with spots on my cheeks, forehead and chin and trying another cream that didn't work, I went to Boots and asked for benzoyl peroxide cream and was given this. Within one day my cystic acne had disappeared, my pores had reduced in size and my pustules had decreased in size. When I first used Benzoyl Peroxide I was prescribed a face wash on prescription by my GP. I was warned that my skin would sting (this time I had no stinging) and there would be dry patches due to the Benzoyl Peroxide causing skin to shed. So I was told to use an oil free moisturiser. With this cream my routine is to wash my face with face wash, use small amounts of the cream on my face then after it's rubbed in use oil free moisturiser. If I'm going to work I then put on make up. My make up has sun screen other wise it's a case of staying out of the sun to avoid patchy skin. Due to it bleaching clothing I've changed to white bedding. The cream has an advantage over the face wash in that you don't risk bleaching towels and clothing washing it off. One thing I'm not sure about is the potassium hydroxyquinoline sulphate. Antiseptic creams don't work for my spots so this ingredient doesn't add anything to the mixture. Boots just gave me this because it was all they had in stock.
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October 15, 2012
Product used: The Regimen

Cons:

flakiness, dry skin, burnt skin

it seemed to clear my skin on week 4-5; however, right now i am on my week 8 and my skin looks as bad as it has never looked before. It looks burnt. I have red patches on my skin. It is itchy and it burns when i put moisturizer. I have decreased the amount of benzoyl peroxide to one pump...but im not just nor sure anymore. I feel like im burning my skin. It became rough on the touch. What should I do? Stick to it or leave it? Anyone?
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September 21, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

proactiv solution does work its a great product

my skin feels great and i never look better in all my life.

The thing is most of you people buy your products from London.I also live in London so when yo say the customer services is bad i understand. If you really really what you skin look better you should try the american vistion you will use it the same way the customer service is better. It does take a little longer to come because its from over seas all you have to do is visit

Cons:

The London vistion is bad and drys out your skin. and takes a very long time to do the job.

please do try the american viston of proactiv solution. you will love its hard to here some of you having diffeiculties with your skin. Hope this helps you to get clear skin.
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July 13, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

works quick
can see it working

Cons:

leaves skin dry
price
no Moisturizer

is a little pricy but i have to stay it does keep my skin clear,havent had a breakout in 4 weeks. practically same steps as kerns but with toner just started using there daily oil control and it leaves my skin oil free all day
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June 22, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

* Skin looked radiant
* Hardly got any pimples
* Felt soft and clean

Cons:

When i first started using it my face also dried out and burnt when i used the renewing moisturiser, so i used my own 'simple light moisturiser' after using the proactiv products and this got rid of the dryness straight away:)

Everyones skin is different but i'd recommend that you give it a try, and if it does dry your skin out too much try using a light moisuriser as well and see if it helps! You'll never know if it's going to work for you unless you try it. It really helped me
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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.
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