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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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April 10, 2012
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Clears up acne so fast!

Cons:

It makes the skin quite dry but with the acne.org moisturizer the dryness tends to go away fast.

It's amazing! And my acne hasn't be better!
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April 7, 2012
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)

Pros:

Clears spots and prevents breakouts.
Cheap.

Cons:

Dries out skin.
Takes time to have an effect.
Reddens skin.

I should say that I use the regular Quinoderm cream with 10% compared to 5%. I've tried many acne treatments with varying success. This has been the only treatment with significantly noticeable effects. On the packet it says to use it 2-3 times a day. I advise to use it just before you go to bed and at any other point when you will not be seeing anybody. It reddens the skin and makes it appear much worse than before. I also would recommend using a good moisturiser as the skin is dried severely. My routine goes as follows: Apply Quinoderm when I get home from school. Apply Quinoderm 4 hours or so later. Apply moisturiser before going to bed. Wash off moisturiser and cream in the morning. Apply another layer of moisturiser in the morning to mask dry skin. This prevents reddening and dryness during the day and makes skin appear more natural. Although it is frustrating, the key to success with acne and this cream is patience.
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April 4, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It works really well!

Cons:

Works kinda slow
Smells pretty weird
A lot of steps

I liked it it takes awhile but if u stick with it u won't be disappointed
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April 3, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Gets rid of acne
Dries oily skin
Works fast
Light

Cons:

3-Step system
Containers are small for $20
Dries skin

I only have been using it for about a week. My face already looks better. My acne is toning down. I am 23 and still have acne (unfortunatly) and it is a major insecurity for me because of my age. I ALWAYS wash my face morning and night and nothing works! Finally, I just focused on keeping my face clean and my acne will run it's course. I tried Acne Free recently and so far so good. You have to really keep up with it if you want it to work. I am hoping I wont be doing this much longer.
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April 3, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Renewing Cleanser)

Pros:

-Can get rid of light acne

Cons:

-Does not help moderate/severe acne.
-If you stop using it for even for a day it will all come flooding back

If you have moderate to severe acne I do not recommend this product to you.
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March 28, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It has got me into a good routine of skin care, and taking off my make up

Cons:

Dryness
Stinging
No results
They trick you

Ok so I am 23 and havent had trouble with my skin recently, i had tryed the acne treatments from the chemists, but as soon as i saw that i was having no result from those treatments i saw an advert for Proactiv, i mean freakin Katy Perry said it worked so thought i would give it a go, been 3 weeks, no improvement, if anything my skins got worse, got a rash on my cheek and redness. Also they tricked us into signing up for another subscription and took money off us for that and we had to pay to post it back!! Totally not worth it, going to a concert saturday and my skins awful, not happy. Spent about £60 think thats around $80
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March 26, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

Billing/Customer Service

Do not buy this product. Billing and customer service suck. They don't tell you that there will be future shipments with 3 payments totaling $99.00. After returning the product it takes them 6-8 weeks to receive it and then another few weeks to return your money. In the mean time they continue to charge you for the product.
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March 26, 2012
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

gets rid of acne
gets rid of black heads
evens skin discoloration
reduces pore size
reduces oil
gives ph balance

Cons:

may bleach fabriques
may dry you a bit (without a moisturizer)
mayb make you more sensitive to the sun (just wear sunscreen with an spf at leasr 15 or more)

i used to have really bad acne since i was 11 years in grade 6 but when i turned 13 in grade 8 i bougth this because, my breakouts were so bad and i needed something to control them, so i bought this. it takes a few months for it to give you a the complete satisfaction, you just need to be patient, everyone's acne is different. for me it took 5 months to get the full affect. to combat the drying affect (if you have it) just simply use a good moisturizer. of course this product can make you sensitive to the sun because of the glyocolic acid and benzoyl peroxide so please do wear sunscreen at least 15 or more.
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March 26, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Worked for first few weeks

Cons:

Too expensive and doesn't work.

gAt first I thought this had worked for me but after a few weeks the acne came back and I noticed lots of blackheads appearing. I really wanted to believe this would work, even though, if I am being honest, I knew it wouldn't. They definately have the money to spend on advertising and it maybe would work if you have very mild acne but please don't waste your money if you have severe acne. I have now seen the doctor and Im am being prescribed Accutane, which I have heard great things about.
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March 25, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

quick fix for mild to moderate or hormonal breakouts.........

Cons:

DRY!
RED SENSITIVE SKIN!
Should I be putting something on my face that bleaches my towels???
CROOKS! those jerks sent me more of this garbage without my consent and charged my account, when i called to complain, they tricked me into paying a remaining balance that i "owed". RUDE! customer service is terrible. i paid over 70 bucks for a sh*t product and shipping and their ridiculously small "free" gift"

Buy it at a mall or something if you MUST try it. DO NOT BUY from the official website. I don't HATE the product for those days when i just can't get my skin to do what I want, but I will not tolerate a company that lies to steals from and cheats their clients. not worth it and therefore I won't use it.
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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.
  2. Read online patient reviews of any dermatologists you are considering and ask people you know whether they have any experience with these dermatologists.
  3. Do your research and go to your first appointment with questions prepared.
  4. Listen to what your gut feeling tells you once you see a dermatologist in person. If you are not completely comfortable, try a different dermatologist.
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Be sure to:

  • Look at before and after photos, the more the better, especially patients with similar scarring to your own.
  • Be realistic about results. Look for improvement, not a cure.

Questions to ask a potential scar revision specialist:

  • Are you board certified? Be certain that they are board certified.
  • How long have you been performing these procedures? Normally, the more experience the better, however, some younger surgeons may be more on top of the latest procedures.
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Red flags:

  • Their story changes: As you discuss different treatment options, if they tend to change their mind easily, or agree with whatever you say, consider this a red flag. A confident, experienced surgeon will possess strong, unwavering opinions.
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