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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February 21, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)

Pros:

Worked well at first..

Cons:

Made skin oily, caused more breakouts eventually

It worked well at first. I have dry skin, and after using this product for a few months my skin became extremely oily. My breakouts got worse, and eventually developed cystic, painful acne. I switched to Proactiv and my skin immediately cleared.
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February 15, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

it usually works

Cons:

it smells horrible.. it bleeches fabrics (i believe it is the 3rd step).. and its a pain to put on.

eh.. ive used it on and off for YEARS... it clears up my acne on my back decently.. but it always comes back.. its just a vicious cycle.
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February 15, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It really clears my skin! And if you use the refining mask before it, your acne will reduce to nothing/almost nothing the next day!

Cons:

During your first uses, you may expierience some burning. This is because your skin is not used to the benzoyl peroxide in it. You will adjust! Also, if you moistureize after you use it, your skin won't dry out!

BUY IT!! :) Okay, so I'll tell you what I do to clarify. *I only use Proactiv at night 1) Before my shower, I put on the refining mask for about 5-10 minutes (until it is dry). 2) I shower in warm water, possibly baithing with the deep cleansing wash. 3) I wash my face (still in shower) with the first bottle/renewing cleanser. 4) I get out of my shower, dry my face of ALL moisture, and apply the revitalizing toner. 5) I wait for the toner to dry, and I apply a medium-thickness layer of the repairing lotion. 6) I wait for the lotion to dry, and I apply the green tea moisturizer and the dark spot remover. ***The Green Tea Moisturizer, Refining Mask, Dark Spot Remover, Deep Cleansing Wash were all gifts from my monthly use of proactiv!!*** FREE EAACHH MONNTHH!
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February 13, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Advantage 2 in 1 Acne & Mark Eraser Kit)

Pros:

Clears skin up fast
Fades marks
Works better than the $275 prescription

Cons:

Skin flakes

My son had me take him to the dermatologist for his acne and we were prescribed a topical medication that cost $250 per tube (it was not covered under our insurance). The doctor told us it would take 3 months to see results. Well, 3 months went by and he still looked the same. It cleared up the outbreaks, but did not stop them. He heard about Clean and Clear and we gave it a shot. He has used it for 3 weeks and his skin is almost clear. He has some acne that are more like cysts that is stubborn, but the majority of his acne is gone.
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February 6, 2012
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Acne Foaming Wash)

Pros:

- Easy;
- Last for ages;
- Spreads easily;
-NHS- so free for me;
-Dont have to leave it on skin;
-Helps my acne.

Cons:

-Not as great as cream;
-Have to leave it on a few minutes;
-Only comes in 10% strength;
-Burn;
-Cannot let it touch ears or neck.

This product is pretty good for me, i normally use the 5% wash aswel just for extra coverage; it works perfect. I usually leave it on for 3-4 minutes.
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February 6, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Keeps skin clean
Feels very good on face
Goes into pores

Cons:

Does not get rid of acne scars

I love this product! It gets into your pores and gets rid of future pimples! Most people are moderate, like me but I speak the truth. Most people here are lying, but I'm not. My words are very useful.
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February 4, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

- Over the counter treatment
- Made me realise that I have sensitive skin which completely changed how I treat my acne

Cons:

- Severe redness, inflammation, itching
- Spots still bad

I would advise people not to use this if they have sensitive skin like me. I used two different brands for months upon months at a time during my teens. I literally went through tubes and tubes of the stuff. The inflammation/redness DOES disappear eventually, but quite frankly isn't worth it. I had to walk around with a beetroot face for about a month with barely any results on top of it. I stopped using it on my face and used it on my back only but the itching became too much. Inflammation can make some people's acne worse, so you need to know your skin and whether benzoyl peroxide is going to be worth it.
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February 3, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It makes your pores look smaller.

Cons:

It dries out oily skin and burns when applying the toner. The dryness makes skin itchy.

Im going to stop using it and try something else. Dislike.
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January 10, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (SkiniD Anti Acne Treatment)

Pros:

NONE!!!

Cons:

-DRIED SKIN
-ADDED MORE ACNE
-DID NOT STOP
-BAD SERVICE
-DID NOT CANCEL SUBSCRIPTION!

DO NOT GET THIS!!!! HORRRIBLE, HORRRIBLE SERVICE AND PRODUCT!! WALGREEN'S ACNE WASH WAS EVEN BETTER FOR THIS!!! DONT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY!! THEY KEPT SENDING AND WOULD NOT STOP EVEN IF I CANCELED!!
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December 17, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It somewhat works

Cons:

They keep sending it&takibg money out of my MOM'S account,it's not fair,cuz she only ordered it once&they kept sending it&chargibf her too

The commercials make it seem so much better than it actually is..it works,kinda,but you have to constantly use it for your face to STAY clear.
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  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.
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