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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December 24, 2008
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)

Pros:

it was cheap

Cons:

didnt work on my skin it dried it up

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December 1, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

very good, best treatment i used so far

Cons:

dry's your skin

its very good, i used it when my pimples were bad, the next mornin, they were gone! this is the best!
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November 27, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)

Pros:

used it for a few days and saw improvement
not sure if it works on the bigger spots
but definately best ive used

Cons:

burns like hell
smell odd
makes skin kinda dry

good improvement over night, strongly reccomend
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November 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Cleaned up my acne in less than a week, easy to use, fast to work, not too drying, selection of extras.

Cons:

EXPENSIVE! But lasts a while when you don't use too much. A little drying.

Good product, I will continue to use it.
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November 25, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

It took a long while for this product to work on me. I usually keep with products for at least 6-12 months before making a decision. This nearly took the 6 months to finally take effect, but now my skin is so clear.

Cons:

The packaging. I miss the old tube packaging. It was easier to get out. The product also bleaches my hair and towels.

Great product. I recommend it to anyone with acne. Hell, I go up to random people with horrible acne and suggest it. I had the worst acne and this stuff is brilliant. It can bleach all my towels and turn my hair white as long as it keeps working.
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November 24, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Wash)

Pros:

Love the pump and the scent.

Cons:

If I use it in the morning my skin is SUPER dry and almost painful

I use this at night before bed, I have a weird switch-it-up routine...I use this when I have a tough pimple or acne flare up, it seems to dry everything up really well. I wouldn't use it everyday cuz it seems to be a bit harsh. As for blackheads...well its not really 'targeting' anything in particular for me...I thought I'd see a huge difference in blackheads since of its name, but its just another acne wash in a pretty purple bottle :P
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November 18, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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It has completely cleared up my skin.
It looks healthy and fresh! i love it.
i love no wearing make-up, it is an amazing feeling, having naturally great skin!

Cons:

None so far, other than it does sort of smell like sunscreen, and the price is a bit up there.

This product is Definitely worth trying, it might not work for everyone but it did work for me! I wont go back to other skin care products again. My skin looked clear and all the red spots had disappeared after about 3 days within using the product. My advice, give it a go, and you wont regret it!
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November 9, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

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This product is great! I have been using it for more than 2 years now and it has cleared up all of my acne, I wouldn't use anything else, I highly recommend this product.

Cons:

The chemicals are strong and stains pillow cases and bed sheets

AcneFree is the best! =)
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November 8, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)

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None

Cons:

Doesn't work at all! Quinoderm 10% dried out skin and didn't clear up acne. Quinoderm 5% did not make any difference just more comedones.

Waste of time and money.
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November 7, 2008
Product used: Reversion (Acne Control System)

Pros:

Slightly reduces overall redness/inflammation

Cons:

Made my face shiny, stings and itches badly, does not work for nodulocystic acne

I tried Reversion on a whim, just because it's supposed to be "the newest thing." It seemed to help by the end of the first week, but then my skin just stayed the same - it didn't clear up any further. I went to a dermatologist and he said it obviously isn't working and put me on prescription drugs.
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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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  • 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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