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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April 25, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

gets the pimples gone

Cons:

DRIES SKIN WAY TOO MUCH...leaves white stains all over

good but i recommend using a lotion moisturizer after u use this so that it doesnt stain ur face.
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April 24, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
After trying many different products I found Persa Gel 10 at Walmart and decided to get it. I have severe acne and this made a difference overnight. The next day all my pimples were smaller and less noticeable. After a few days most were completely gone. The only problem is it says to use it a few times a day, but is turns white when it dries so you can only use it at night. I did not have any problems with my face drying out.
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April 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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For me it started working the first day i used it. My sking was becoming to get clear within the 3 day.

Cons:

A slight burning sensation at first. Dries your sking.

Is an awesome product. I never had pimples until a few months ago, and when they came out it was really bad specially on my cheeks and my forehead. Once i started using proactiv, my skin became clearer since the first day i used it. Now i still get a few pimples from time to time but i just apply the refining mask and in a day or 2 gone =]
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April 21, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

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Cleared my skin. I saw a difference overnight. It feels great. The cleanser is gentle and the day moisturizer feels really really soothing, clean, and refreshing. It keeps my skin from drying out but doesn't make it shiny. The BP is very powerful.

I'd recommend the product. I tried proactive before and it dried my face out too much. With this stuff, the cleanser is gentle. Then the day cream keeps my face from drying out and makes it feel nice and looking healthy. Then at night time the benzoyle peroxide makes the acne really go away, but doesn't hurt my skin. I really really like this product.
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April 20, 2008
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)

Pros:

gentle, prevents and reduces scars

Cons:

skin was red and flaky within first weeks of use, doesnt stop breakouts

ive been using this for over two years now and it's kept me from scarring and helped my pimples clear faster
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April 19, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

cleared acne

Cons:

very dry face, some areas would be a little white due to dryness and i would have to over moisturize just to get rid of that. it smells disgusting!!!if i use the cleanser,facialmask then toner then lotion like it says in the book.omg burned my face!

try it out and see what it does for you, if you start it stick to it daily otherwise you don't get the true results. I've bought my second case of the three step i only do it because I've tried everything else even bought a box of acne free product it didn't do anything. this seems to due something for me. i cant stand even a little acne
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April 19, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

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Just as the package says, it gives you clearer skin in 3 days. Large reduction in size, redness and overall notice of acne.

Cons:

Dries out skin, white color

I've tried many spot treatments and this one worked great except for the over drying. I had to stop using it after 2 days, but the acne was mostly gone by then. Overall great product, just don't use too often, SEVERELY dries out skin.
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April 16, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Good for the first few days

Cons:

It caused lumps, which now just wont clear.
Do not use it. I only had just a few pimples and wanted to get rid of them, but all i succeeded in doing was making my face terrible. Now even my makeup wont cover it.

Don't use it if you dont have really bad acne
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April 12, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

in expensive

Cons:

dries out my skin, burns, tight skin, my face feels very...hurt

I like the products so far...it sounds bad but i feel like i can feel a difference..it has really dried out my pimples...but burns like omg..my face feels very sensitive to the touch now.. i have only been using it for about 2 weeks so hopefully my face will adjust and get better...
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April 8, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Clears up acne

Cons:

Drys out your face if you use it twice a day

Its works really well.I stoped using it and started to use a nother product and it dident work i went back to poractive and my face looks better.But its still a little dry
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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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