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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December 27, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

my skin hasn't been this clear or smooth in ages. i'm constantly petting my cheeks! for the most part, doesn't dry it out my skin. smells good, love the little exfoliating beads in cleanser, i feel cleaner than i would from a cream cleanser.

Cons:

took several months to really start working, still get the occasional huge zit, very pricey, three steps can be frustrating especially when you're short on time (but they're worth it)

my self-esteem has improved and i'm not embarrassed by my skin. i can actually look people in the eye now without worrying what they'll think of my acne. i tried pretty much everything but accutane... proactiv is definitely worth a shot. if you have very oily skin and moderate acne like i have, i would recommend using a benzoyl peroxide 10% cream at night instead of/before of the lotion.
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December 10, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Gets rid of acne well if you use it every morning and every night.

Cons:

Can dry out skin and if you skip 1 session breakouts can happen easily. Does not get rid of scars quickly.

Good product if you remember to use it every morning and every night.
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December 9, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Good consistency, excellent packaging, cheap price, fast shipping.

Cons:

The regimen is perfect in theory, but runs into problems in practice.

This product works well. This is my 2nd month using it for the regimen. When I am able to take care of my face in an incubated environment (at home, when the boyfriend is out of town, when I'm not working out as much, when I use a clean pillow covering each night), the result is magnificently clearer skin than my normal complexion. However, the problem is that in going about my normal life, my face is subjected to things (pollution, kisses, lots of sweat) that void much of my efforts. Sure I do the regimen w/ careful application of BP twice a day, but sometimes it's not possible to apply BP after my face is subjected to extra bacteria. In theory, BP works for 12 hours between applications but only if you don't move... I can't wash my face after getting kissed on the cheek, talking on the phone for awhile, or wearing a hooded jacket in the middle of the day. It's those things that spread new bacteria which stays there until I can catch it with my next BP application.
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December 3, 2006
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

Cleared up all my pimples within the first couple nights of using it. My skin was very smooth. The redness went away also. No new pimples have dared appeared.

Cons:

Dried skin out while using it but i found that if i put it on before bed and washed it off in the morning it worked just as when as made your skin less dry.

Use it!!!! It works!!!!!
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November 24, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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none

Cons:

many

This dries out your skin. Pro activ makes my pimples bigger and grosser than they were before. Horrible exprience with this cleanser.
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November 22, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Did clear up many of my blemishes and a few that did appear were noticeably smaller.

Cons:

I found it super drying, even with the Cetaphil moisturizer. Even when I went down to applying every other day, my face reacted badly, peeling, itching, and flaking. I don't think it's specific to this product, might just be a reaction to BP.

Would work well if you have oily skin, not the combination/dry skin of someone in their 30's like me! Great that there is no animal testing.
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November 21, 2006
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I can buy it whenever I need it as opposed to having it show up delivered too soon.

Cons:

I agree with another user's comment that it leaks when traveling and it can burn if you've recently irritated your skin, i.e. a fresh shave.

I have acne, eczema, and sensitive skin. I've used many different products including cleansers(Cetaphil is gentle but doesn't clean as well and costs about $14 a bottle), toners (I used Almay but then they stopped making it, then Dove and now I can't find that either, both were about $8-$9 each) and lotions (Pond's is about $8). Altogether I would spend much more than what this system costs. Is this the best thing out there? Everyone's different. It's definitely the best thing I've used. Proactiv may be better but I've found this and it works so I'm not going to chance it. And at double the price I doubt if the results will be twice as good.
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November 9, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

inexpensive

love love love this stuff. This stuff lasts me forever, doesn't smell, and gets rid of acne fast. It's a gel, which might take some getting used to, but it goes on MUCH more consistently than Clearasil or the like. OTHER PRODUCTS I USE: Dermalogica Dermal Clay cleanser (best facial cleanser you will ever find. get the really big pump size and it lasts for six months!) Dermalogica skin prep scrub (a couple times a week) Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque (2 times a week, after skin prep scrub) Neutrogena Visibly Even daily SPF 15 moisturizer (moisturizes very well and even brightens your skin tone)
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November 8, 2006
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

It worked really well!

Cons:

Dont have any yet..will post when I do!

Its been working great, if it doesnt its because youve been using other acne medication before this and just switched outta no where and your skin isnt used to it! You MUST follow instructions...on any acne medication. GO GET IT!
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October 29, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works well if used sparingly, twice a day (2.5% BP Repairing Lotion only)

Cons:

Expensive and you don't need all three steps, only the Repairing Lotion

After many years of tinkering with the Proactiv system, I have found I only need the Repairing Lotion. I use a gentle cleanser and various moisturizers. I found this website while searching for ways to treat back acne for a male friend. It was then I realized I should try to find a 2.5% BP solution because I didn't want to continue to buy all three steps from Proactiv. Well, it's very hard to find. Several drug store trips only produced small bottles of 5-10% BP. After many internet searches (many that landed me back on this site), I found this: [link removed] A bigger size of 2.5% BP lotion. To treat my friend, I plan to recommend an organic tea tree oil gentle cleanser, followed by 2.5% BP lotion and finally an organic calendula lotion. I expect it will work quite well although some of the posts here indicate for back acne I might need to add glycolic acid.
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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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