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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July 1, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

this product works great, i have tried proactiv and i like this better. plus you get more for a slightly lower price.
the kit lasts a little longer than a month.

Cons:

none.

if your skin is drying out from this product, start by using it only once a day. it will not continue to do this once you develop a tolerance to the benzoxyl peroxide. also, do not put repairing lotion on areas that do not get frequent acne.
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June 19, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Repairing Lotion 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide)

Pros:

It works well if you know how to apply it to your face.

Cons:

Nothing much.

It IS perfect for people who have oilly skin! Really, put alot on your face not a pea sized amount because really it will not work if you use a little. It works by using micro-sized sponges that absorb excess oils and keeps your skin to a moderate oilness.
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June 13, 2007
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

This product has effectively cleared up my skin--pimples and brown spots--and has prevented more break outs from occurring. It also helps control oily skin. I have been using this product for almost a month and noticed a difference almost immediately

Cons:

It can be a little drying, but it is a small price to pay!

After I moved to Houston five years ago, I broke out on and off. Very recently the break outs were noticeably worse and very embarrassing. I went to the dermatologist after becoming frustrated with my acne, and soon found the anti-biotic and cream he perscribed a waste of time. The anti-biotic also left me feeling sick to the stomache and interfered with other prescriptions. I felt like giving up all together because I had already tried so many other methods; from face wash systems to diet changes. Then I ran into this site and decided to give this product a try. I honestly could not be happier and wish that I would have known about it sooner. My skin feels so much better and I dont have to wear make up to cover break outs.The best part is that it dosen't interfere with other percriptions and there are no side effects--i.e. nausea. I would definetely recommend this product to friends and/or family.
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June 12, 2007
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)

Pros:

it deff works i have the 8% my doctor perscribed it and it came with SFC Lotion... so its perfect.

Cons:

It took a week to get here...

buy it ( the 8% with the lotion )
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May 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Proactiv worked for the first two months that I used it. My skin was smooth and clear and I felt awesome

Cons:

After two months, it stopped working and then my forehead and temples, and upper cheeks started to get tiny pimples, like a rash on them. I kept using proactiv because I thought maybe I just hadn't been using it consistently enough.

It worked for a little while, but ultimately, it made my skin worse than it had ever been before. I bought it because my skin was a little rough before and I had the occassional breakouts around my chin and mouth area. Now my whole forehead is a mess and my overall face is so unpleasant to touch, that I can't even run my fingers over it. I've switched back to St. Ives apricot face scrub and the bumps are starting to fade away. Proactiv was the worst thing I've done to my skin.
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May 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I've been on it since Feb 2007. It's now May 2007. It's cleared up most of my acne, and for the most part my skin feels softer and smoother than it's ever felt. Also shrunk the pores, and zits that have disappeared from using it haven't returned.

Cons:

Around period time, it makes my skin around the chin and sides areas very dry and peely, sometimes very peely. And sometimes it makes my forehead oily. Sometimes if too much is used, it has a slight burning sensation, which subsides after 20mins

It works. Bumps still come up from time to time, but the parts that have been cleared, have stayed clear, which I really liked. I did a lot of research online before ordering it, and so far am happy with the results. But I really want something natural - I know the job of the Benzoyl Peroxide is to fight the acne, but there has to be a natural alternative that does the same thing. I'm going to keep using it, but keep researching for a natural product. I like the fact that it had given my skin a very smooth and clean feeling, which I've never felt. But it can be very drying, especially around the chin and sides areas, and I don't like the occasional peeling side-effects that occur there as well. Verdict? I'm going to keep using it, but at the same time, I'm researching to find a natural product with better moisturization, that does the same thing as Proactiv. I hope to be using a more natural product by this time next year.
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May 18, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It worked like a charm! Within days my face was gleaming, fresh and almost perfectly clear (I expect it'll get better). Wipes off blackheads and whiteheads as if they were not even there. Defenitely worth the money (though it is pricey) and the time.

Cons:

If you stop using it, you may expierience breakouts. For me, however, this is completely normal because if I didn't use it I'd be broken out all the time anyway.

Get it. Chances are, you're not going to find a comperable product very easily. Besides, what have you got to loose, anyway?
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May 14, 2007
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Gel)

Pros:

This wash works very well at clearing acne. Makes my face a little dry, but it is not bad at all.

Cons:

Expensive. My insurance does not cover it anymore because there are washes that contain 10% benz. peroxide over the counter.

Try it, it works. Stick with it for at least 2 months.
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May 8, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

used to work well

Cons:

stopped working after a year

its alright i used to like it, now i dont know what to do i dont wanna stop using it bc i think abotu how much worse it could be
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May 3, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Works great! Leaves no white spots! Huge Tube!

Cons:

None

i like it better than Neutrogena on the spot and is tons cheaper.
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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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