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 6, 2008
Product used: Clearogen (3 Step Acne Treatment)

Pros:

Thank God for clearogen! This product has worked wonderfully for me. I had spot break outs on my face and cysts on my neck and shoulders. I use the product as recommended but i bought an extra lotion and i applied it twice everytime i used it.

Cons:

Doesnt smell greatl a little redness but it goes away about 10 minutes after washing face.

This product is worth it if u can afford it buy it! It works great i apply it twice a day sometimes three times. when i apply the lotion i apply it to my entire face once and then i hit problem areas again. Same with my shoulders and neck. Seriously i love this product if you have acne and think it hormone related u owe it to your self to try this product. I apply it as follows. Cleanse all effected areas, tone all effected areas, and put the lotion on your entire face, and on the effected areas twice every time u wash. so if u wash two times a day your effected areas have had lotion rubbed into them 4 times. this worked best for me and i only suggest that u do this if u see no result after a week or so. Thank God for this product.
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May 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Nothing really

Cons:

Everthing......red inflamed skin

Didn't help my acne at all, made it worse. Although it didn't help me who knows it might help you.
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May 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It works for a while then I get a big zit here and there. Now I also have a bunch of small pimples along my hair line. Which has never been a problem before.

Cons:

The price. It stopped working as well.

I have actually used it for years because it was the ONLY thing that seemed to work. It isn't working so well for me anymore and I have been VERY consistant in my routine. I also can't afford it anymore!!! Darn gas prices!
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May 5, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Clears skin and eliminates excess oils

Cons:

Causes skin to feel tight/dry

I have had pretty bad acne for about four years. My problem was that no matter what I washed my face with in the morning or at night, my skin would get so oily during the day that it didn't matter. I would have new pimples forming daily because of all my excess oil. Using Panoxyl Bar consistently for the past week has completely eliminated my oil problem. This is the best product for anyone with oily skin causing their outbreaks. I am so happy that my face does not look like a bucket of oil with red spots anymore.
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May 4, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

smooths skin, gets rid of acne, works fast, leaves skin feeling refreshed, reduces redness

Cons:

none!

Day 1: gets rid of redness, smooths skin, gets rid of minor acne, reduces size of all acne Day 2: wipes out almost all acne Day 3/4+: flawless skin that completely acne-free! this stuff is AMAZING! I just got it 2 days ago and my face is already almost completely clear! It makes your face feel so cool after you use it-- so i actually don't look at washing my face as a chore! I've used products that dry out your face afterwards worse than this product, but you should definitely moisturize after use. I am very satisfied with this product and will continue use! Also, despite its size, the tube looks like it will last a while!
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May 3, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Face cleared up instantly, no new blemishes skin looks great.

Cons:

Skin burns alot and is uncomfortable for hours after use, but does not seem excessively dry and is not flaky. Burning might be better by using less quantity or less often. May need to use lotion.

I'm very happy with my results, although the burning is a pretty big setback. It's bad enough to the point where if I cannot find a remedy for the burning I will discontinue use of the product.
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April 22, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Cleared my problematic skin almost immediatly.
( and I was getting to the point where it could have been considered moderate to severe)

Cons:

Drying, but who cares?! My skin is clear!

I'm a 24 year old single mother, college student, waitress. If it's not the stress and lack of sleep that's causing my acne, it may be the grease from the restaraunt I work at. I bought a Panoxyl bar around 2 am the morning of April 20 when I got out of work. My skin was getting so bad, I didn't want to leave the house. My self esteem was dropping and I couldn't even make eye contact with anyone without feel self concious. Today is the 21st, my skin.... I kid you not... is clear. No acne. I have scarring and marks, but there is no "acne". Panoxyl is amazing, and I will recommend this product to everyone and anyone who will listen. I'm also using jojoba oil as a moisturizer because again it is very drying.
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April 22, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

i have verry oily skin and its not too sensative,
this product is working verry well so far.. it has dryed up my skin but in a good way. first the product made my blemishes small and then it mad them vanis

Cons:

took a wile to work,
bleached my favorit orange towell,
stong when i put it on the first few times

great pirce, great product ;]
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April 18, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Proactiv works! Clearer skin in 2 days it is worth every penny.

Cons:

initially it dries the skin, but given time and regular use your skin ajusts.

Proactiv might not be for everyone but if you suffer from acne and have tried just about everything else it couldn't hurt to give it a try. I am very pleased with this product and I am looking forward to using the proactiv cosmetic line as well.
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April 16, 2008
Product used: ZAPZYT (Maximum Strength 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel)

Pros:

Inexpensive

Cons:

Burned my entire face after one use

I suffer from PCOS which causes alot of acne, I mostly suffer from Acne around the chin line of my face, and like everyone I have tried everything, so when I saw Zapzyt in the pharmacy I tried it. Now I only tried it once and the next morning I woke up in tears due to the severe burning and itching of my entire face. Went to the Drs next morning and found out I have a chemical burn from the Zapzyt!!!!! Buyers Beware! zapzyt is not for everyone!!!!!
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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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