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, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Everything... I'm in love with Dan...

Cons:

Now the packaging is different!
I like the old packaging... :(

Well, I've been using Dan's regimen for over 3 months... since last November. and let me tell you... IT WORKS! WORKS! WORKS! To tell you the truth, I was sorta worried because It didn't make my skin better for little over 2 months, then it started to kicking off on middle of January! I was thinking about stop using Dan's BP because I thought I waited long enough (little over 2 months), but NOOOOO~~~~~ now I'm so glad that I didn't gave up. I still have some red marks and scars, but i can cover them by putting a makeup, it feels awsome to have smooth skin surface, rather than bumpy skin! For now, i'm only using BP at night, because I don't have that much of time in the morning.... but works great for me. Thank you soooooo much Dan! I'm almost done with my BPs I need to order them more... now it has travel size too!
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February 19, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

I love how it makes my face feel clean and fresh...my face is so much smoother and has cleared up amazingly well..

Cons:

none

I love this product.. and the price is not too bad... I follow up with clean and clear oil free acne moisturizer and I absolutely love it ..
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February 18, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

smells great, really does gid rid of acne, is not drying!

Cons:

none

I love this product it gets rid of acne and it affordable maybe not for everyone but it is for me! I love it and would recommend it to everyone out there with acne!
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February 18, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Clears Acne, makes skin feel soft and smooth, very affordable, and easily obtained.

Cons:

I honestly haven't encountered one yet.

I've been using this product for about a week now and my skin has cleared up very nicely for the most part. Any zits I felt forming under my skin have been completely zapped, and already formed pimples have begun to significantly fade. A lot of people claim this product dries your skin, but I have yet to have to use a moisturizer. However, I've been using BP products for roughly 4 years. Overall it's a great product and I'd recommend it to anyone.
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February 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Clears up occasional breakouts well

Cons:

Takes a good bit of time to use the entire system -- and it doesn't work well unless you do

I have occasional breakouts, particularly on my neck. Proactiv is one of the few products that works well for me, but the key is consistency and you HAVE to keep using it. If you stop or only use it occasionally, it doesn't work nearly as well. I've also noticed that if I stop using it and then start again, my skin will sometimes get worse for about a week before getting better.
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February 15, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

Pros:

My pimples went away a bit

Cons:

It severly dried out my skin to the point where I had to put oil on it. Even the skin on my eyelids dried out! The moisturizer was not near as rich as it should be.

Even though some of the pimples went away, I had to deal with extremely dry and peeling skin. It's kind of like trading one skin problem for another. I don't recommend this product at all, especially if you have sensitive skin.
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February 12, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)

Pros:

I didn't use this cream, but a cream similar to this one. I had mild acne on my forehead, which disappeared within a week without any side effects.

Cons:

When I recently applied it to clear a zit on my cheek, it left a dry, red spot (the zit disappeared within 3 days). I guess it's because I over-applied it.

I suppose it dries and reddens sensitive skin. So do not over apply it! And avoid the Sun after applying it.
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February 5, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Goes on smoothly. No flaky residue when moisturizer is applied over it.

Cons:

Hasn't done anything to diminish my acne. Makes my face look and feel very greasy.

I don't know, I really want this to work for me, especially after reading all of the other great reviews. I have skin that is pretty greasy but if I wash it it becomes so dry I can't even move my face, and flakes all over the place. The bottom line is that this gel hasn't helped my acne yet, and makes my skin feel dirty and gross.
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February 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

intialy it made me feel clean, however it striped my skin of everything..

Cons:

I was red raw, i got deeper more serious acne, i was so under nourished, the product detroyed the natural immunity in my skin, and it has taken 12 months for my skin to work in a normal manner, it caused it to be sensitive which ive never had..

Get educated, and go back to the basics.. nothing works well when you strip it of everything..
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February 4, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Helped clear my skin up overnight, massive difference

Cons:

burned like hell after applying all 3 products and dried out my skin.

Woth using if you have a major pimple problem, if you can stand the burning sensation
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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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