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 3, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

it made my face really clear. I used it twice a day 7 days a week never skipped a day for a month and my face was very clear except one tiny pimple only i could notice

Cons:

you need to use it TWICE A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK for it to really work. made my skin a little itchy

its pretty good. worth using
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July 2, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Cheap, works well

Cons:

Took a while, don't like the smell or the packaging

It took about 2 weeks to see results. However it did work. I wish I could get something even cheaper because I have to repurchase every other month. $10 a month is better than proactiv, though. The cleanser isn't abrasive which is really nice. This system worked better for me than proactiv, neutrogena, retin-a, biore, differin, etc.
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July 2, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Lightweight formula, no smell. I found it to be very effective although I used a smaller amount of bp gel than recommended. A LOT less drying than 5 % bp gel (the only kind they have in Norway)

Cons:

Drying at first, but it went away after 3-4 weeks (I have dry skin). Doesn't work with foundation. A tiny bit sticky on the skin.

This is the best acne medication I have ever tried! I have suffered from mild/moderate acne and a lot of blackheads for as long as I can remember. I started taking birthcontrol pills about a year ago to help with the acne, and slowly but surely most of the pimples cleared up nicely. I was left with a few pimples, but the blackheads and redness remained. I've used Dan's bp gel for about a month, and the little I had left of pimples have disappeared, my skin looks more even and the blackheads are less visible (the last is probably a result of the peeling effect of the bp gel). I now use it once a day, in the evening, and find that effective enough. I then use the full dosage. If needed, I use also during the day with a smaller dosage.
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June 29, 2008
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)

Pros:

clear pimples fast

Cons:

too strong

this product says use daily, I use a small amount once or twice aweek because its very strong, works great and keep face clear. I got proactive as a gift and after useing it for about 2 months it dosen't even compare to how good this stuff work's.
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June 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

i saw it on tv.

Cons:

leaves my skin burning, and red. works at first but then stops

This is not worth the money or the time. you use it for a couple of weeks and makes your acne go away, but after that it irrates my skin and makes me break out more. If you forget to use it then it messes your skin up. Dont buy it, the tv lies, you dont actually know if there skin actually looks like that!!!
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June 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It might have worked in the beginning...

Cons:

Expensive; stopped working after awhile; definitely better-scented products sold elsewhere.

For the price, it's definitely not worth it. I don't think it did much to my skin after the first month or so. I know that you're "supposed to keep a regimen for at least 6-8 weeks" to see results, but there are better products out there.
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June 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Does a decent job of clearing up acne. I still get some acne, but mostly when I've slipped and not used the product for a few days. The scrub works better and feels better than any exfoliant I've tried.

Cons:

Bleaches out fabrics - towels, pillow cases, anything my face comes in contact with. I don't like the smell of benzoyl peroxide.

It works better than anything else I've tried, but it's not a miracle worker. If it were cheaper I wouldn't still be looking for another acne treatment, but because it is expensive, and because you have to join the "club" I can't get over the feeling I'm being ripped off. Come on Clearasil, can't you make a scrub like theirs? ;)
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June 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works at first

Cons:

Made my skin very oily and pores look larger

At first it was great, then my skin got very very dry, after taking a break a tried it again, and seemed to clear acne for the most part, but when i would get a pimple, it would be big, painful and under the skin, worse then I ever had before. It then made my face oily and pores look so much larger. I would not recommend this to anyone, its a waste of money, and hope that your acne will clear up!
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June 20, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

im on my second day now and I noticed already that my acne is going away!!

Cons:

no complants

im 13 and i've tried every product so my mom found about clinique and we went out to buy it and i used it the first night and i noticed already that 7 pimples are gone!!
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June 19, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

very good for oily skin

Cons:

for dry skin , it dries more

must use !!!
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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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