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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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July 27, 2009
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)

Pros:

My son has used the Equate Acne Vanishing Cream for a couple of years (available only at US Walmarts). Works great..always!! Now we can't find it anywhere...does anyone know if it's coming back?

Cons:

none for him

If anyone knows anything comparable, please let us know. Use it sparingly. Not much is needed to work.
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July 21, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Gave you that Morning Fresh feeling, cold feel it working

Cons:

Didn't really help acne, dried skin up, burned a lot with other products/medications

It's good for people who just want to wash their face up and who don't really get acne.
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June 22, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Easy to use.

Cons:

It worked on the first week and I saw improvements but by the end of the month, my acne was back to nomal. Slightly worse, actually. I used up the bottles TWICE and nothing happened.

This product didnt help me at all.
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November 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Worked well for 5 years on my mild acne. When it stopped working for me proactive refunded all of my money.

Cons:

Didn't help when I developed severe acne and actually made it much worse.

I used proactive since I was 16. Until 21 this product appeared to help keep my mild acne at bay. My skin wasn't perfect 100% of the time, a blemish here and there but nothing too bad. Then 1 week before school started my face exploded. I kept using proactive, thinking that it had to help, it had in the past. But my skin continued to get worse. After washing, my face felt raw and I dreaded the burning that came with applying the toner. My skin began to flake and at one point cracked and bled. That's when I went to a dermatologist. She diagnosed me with severe cystic acne, after my life of pretty clear skin. She gave me moisturizer and a gel that has 5% dapsome as the active ingredient, along with a prescription for antibiotics. Bottom Line: Proactive works well for some and not for others and that can even change for a person from year to year. Proactive is worth a try because of the 60 day money back guarantee. However, I would not recommend it for people with severe acne.
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May 21, 2009
Product used: Brevoxyl-4 (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Cream)

Pros:

Cleared up my acne in about 3 days, was easy to use and also seems to preventing future breakouts. Skin is not as oily!

Cons:

Drys out the skin. Keep it hydrated for sure.

I like it. I'm getting married in a month so I trusted this to make my skin look beautiful for pictures and so far it's working well.
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April 9, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)

Pros:

Works in reducing sebum plugs, dries out active acne

Cons:

Slightly expensive if compared to other BP treatments

I had acne for yeas and them my dermatologist sugested I use this and I thought, oh yeah another treatment. I started applying it and for the first few days my sking was little red then my Acne cleared. the plugs dissapeared and acne reduced completely. Try it atleast for 2 weeks before deciding
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March 17, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)

Pros:

Clear skin after 10days......nothing works better for me!!

Cons:

Is putting such a harsh chemical on your face ever good? Will probably cause premature ageing and you need to wear a SPF everyday!!

I've been using BP for about 8 years on and off, and have used many brands and my usual brand '˜mary kay' began to be a bit too harsh on my skin so I looked for something that was a bit lighter so read about this one and decided to try it out. I found it much easier to apply and spread over my face and neck than most the others and after a small breakout when first using my skin is now 95% clear. I use this product once a day before I go to bed after I have cleansed my skin with Neutrogena rapid clear wipes and Neutrogena oil free SPF 15 moisturiser in the daytime because I live in Australia and the sun is very harsh. I don't use any other washes or soaps except water as everything I have tried encourages breakouts......but even using BP I still enjoy my weekends in the sun on the beach with a SPF 30 spray and this is one of the only BP that doesn't make sunlight feel like its burning my face, although If I have been out in the sun I will not use it that evening!!
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February 22, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)

Pros:

gets the job done, best face wash out!

Cons:

none

this stuff is in staight BEAST MODE!!! GET SUM
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February 5, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

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February 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works well for me, it kept the acne away quite nicely.

Cons:

Skin is very dry. The more moisturizer I use, the dryer it gets. My skin is dull, sensitive, and I just look at a light bulb and get freckles. It is also a longer regime before bedtime than I like.Started using twice a day, then once, still dry.

I am switching back to my previous skin care. I had occasional breakouts on it, but the rest of the time, my skin felt and looked great. I have found that you have to find what works for you. Try it, other products, and pick the one that works best for you. This one worked for me as far as losing the acne, but the other effects just aren't worth it.
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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.
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