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 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

leaves your skin feeling refreshed and soft.

Cons:

face will severly breakout when you stop using it. dries face out and the smell is terrible.

my face was not bad to begin with. just a few blemishes here and there. after using this product my face was so much worse. it has been about 6 months and my face has improved no thanks to proactive. i would NOT recomend this to anyone because of the painful long-term effects on your skin.
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April 6, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Worked immediately! Whiteheads on my forehead disappeared and acne subsided. BP goes on clear, no fragrance.

Cons:

Made my skin super scaly, dry and red no matter how much moisturizer I used. Followed routine to a tee. Redness and scaly-ness did not subside.

It's a great product if it weren't for the dry/red side effects. It made my skin wrinkly as well despite moisturizing all day long. I dropped the routine after 5 weeks and was also worried about the health effects of the large amount of BP I had to use. I switched to another product called Capisderm face wash (organic) after reading a few reviews on this website. My skin is glowing and normal looking now and I have no acne whatsoever!
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April 5, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

Fast results, very easy to use.

Cons:

Smells a little like paint & the moisterizer makes skin feels dry.

I have very mild acne. I am 24, I have had cleared skin all throughout my like until about 5 months ago. I guess stress just took a toll on me. My friend recommended the 3 step system from clinique, so I went out & tried it. The lady at the counter said I should get the regular kind considering I don't have full blown acne. It worked well the fist 2 weeks but then I would breakout with 1 to 5 pimple a week. So I just purchased the acne 3 step system starter kit & so far I can see a tremendous change. Yes, it does make my face dry & stings just a little bit (because my skin is very sensitive) but not as bad a proctive did. For the dryness I would use the moisterizer for dry skin. & Afterwards I would use the spot treatment & then the acne treated concealer. Right now it's working wonderfully for me!
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April 4, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

it keeps your skin fresh and clean & most importantly, it REALLY does take your acne away!!

Cons:

The smell.

i <3 Proactiv
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March 31, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It's easy to use, you can use it anytime you like.

Cons:

Dries face, burns, makes acne worse, too expensive, customer service sucks. Doesn't work within 2 months like advertised.

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless your skin isn't really bad with acne, maybe a pimple here & there. It will make your face worse & if you stop using it, it makes it ten times worse. I won't be buying this product again. In fact I'm going to the dermatologist instead.
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March 29, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

none

Cons:

made even more breakouts, itchy, doesn't work

if you want to have false hopes and make 'clear face' a reality only in your memories, go ahead, try this product.
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March 27, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

This product works really well. The toner refreshes and leaves your skin feeling clean and soft, and the repairing lotion didn't dry out my skin and I saw results the very next day after use.

Cons:

The renewing cleanser smells bad.

I have ordered proactive for years now. I don't use this product consistently; only when I need to. This is the product I always go to when I have a breakout or a blemish. I put it on at night before I go to bed and the next morning I'm virtually free from whatever problem I had the day before.
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March 26, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

makes the face appear much better within hours! if applied at regular intervals it really works and gives me the confidence as i use 10% of this product! its worth gettin its a godsend to people with acne!

Cons:

non othere than it flakes your skin like mad so mosturising your face regular intrevals also helps with skin appearance and ive just the answer and that is ROC-PURIF AC its an excellenent preparation before applyin the gel.

its chaeap, affordable and worth gettin! cant live without this product! its every persons dreams with acne to get it and what makes it excellent is due to the fact it deal with different severityies of acne people have. like myself ive got it bad and just a few hours i can actuallly starting to see my reall person in front so so so happy!
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March 25, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Clears up existing acne quickly

Cons:

Dries out skin. Acne comes back with a rage if you stop using for a day.
Makes skin red and scars more noticable.

I hate this, It use to work for me when i was about 12, although i never had a acne problem back then. Now i guess it has no effect.
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March 24, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Daily Clear Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

It cleared up my skin a bit after two days or so.
I can see an improvement even after four days.

Cons:

It is VERY drying and turned my face red.
My face itches like crazy and became flaky.
It also leaves a white powdery residue.

I think it will work if I stick to it for a while. I just started, so maybe that's why my face is unbearably itchy and red. WARNING: Use plenty of moisturizer.
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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:

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  • 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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