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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January 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Makes your skin feel really clean and smooth

Cons:

Agree with others that it dries you out. Must use additional moisturizer. I can only use once per day. My acne issue is rosacea, and it's helping keep that at bay, but doesn't help as much with period-related acne. Don't see the purpose of the toner.

I like the way the exfoliating cleanser makes my skin feel, but I don't necessarily think it's worth the price. Would probably recommend just buying the exfoliating cleanser and then use my own moisturizer, rather than buy the entire package.
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January 30, 2008
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

It actually works!

Cons:

None so far - and I can only use the pills because I have a skin allergy to benzoyl peroxide.

I'm 27 years old and have suffered with acne for years. Not keen on taking antibiotics or birth control, I decided to give Nature's Cure a try on the advice of a friend. It took about a month for it to kick in (maybe because I can't use the topical solution which would likely help more), but I can finally see some improvement in my skin. It's not totally clear yet, but I can tell it's getting better. Give it a try if you've tried everything else to no avail!
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January 29, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

makes ur skin all wrinkling and damaged looking. irrates sensitive skin

Cons:

does dry out some spots

i have sensitive skin and this product really wasnt ryt for me. i used extra strength and now my skin feels almost rubbery and damaged - it also really irrated it. it cleared a few of my small pimple on my forehead but messed up one side of my face where i get acne so i look freaky :/
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January 27, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Easy to Use
Did clear up acne

Cons:

Dried out my skin
Made my face burn and sensitive
I have wrinkles that I never had before

I do not have very oily skin, but had very mild acne. After using it for 6 weeks, my skin is extremely dry, flaky and burns. Around my eyes I now look like I am 50, instead of 30. And the area looks like snake skin. I have never had very sensitive skin, however now, anything (including makeup) I put on my face burns. If you are young and have oily skin, I can see where this product would work. However, if you are older, have normal to dry skin, please beware that your skin could dry out even more and cause wrinkles to look worse.
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January 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none really.

Cons:

doesn't freaking work!!!! i was so hopeful.

i have tried so much to try and help my acne. everything works at first and then my skin gets bad again. proactiv actually never improved my skin. my skin got bumpier after i started using it actually. i am glad this works for so many but doesn't work for me.
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January 20, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Works great gets rid of acne doesn't leave anything behind .

Cons:

noting

Proactive Solution does work . I am 18 and i have tried every thing in the world to get rid of acne .Proactive Solution is the only thing that would clear up my skin . There are a lot of people that say proactive doesn't work well their wrong it does work maybe their not using it right or maybe they want results in matter of minutes . Thats not possible . WHO EVER HAS ACNE USE PROACTIVE IT DOES WORK TRUST ME
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January 19, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

makes my skin feel clean

Cons:

takes too much time since it is 3 steps.

It is good if you have enough time in the morning but makes your face red at first. If you have time to put it on and wait for the redness to go away then yes, if not then no.
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January 9, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

it actually works...and people who have acne around 16-17 they should try this one, because it removes your pimples.

Cons:

it makes your face look better than before..

The panoxyl gel works better than anything..i had so much pimples n it actually worked better..
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January 8, 2008
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)

Pros:

convenient, good strength bp, and surprisingly doubles as exfoliant because of the pads texture

Cons:

hhhmmmmm...not sure

im still not sure about this product as i think it may have caused me to breakout due to irritation...but i really really wanted to like it and for it to work..this is just me though since i have sensitive skin..i still recommend it though for those who can tolerate it
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January 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Gets rid of acne.

Cons:

Cannot stop using.

On one hand proactiv get rid of your acne and keeps it away but heaven forbid you forget to wash your face. Fall asleep in your makeup? Forget it! You'll have a full-out breakout the next morning! Don't have enough money to get a new supply? Use might as well wash your face with a vat of grease! Don't use this product! Its expensive and not strong enough to handle more than 24 hours.
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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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