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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March 20, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none

Cons:

made skin worse the more I used it.

My skin was worse afterwards. I never received my refund, I had to pay for the bottles they kept sending me, before it went to collections, and they questioned me and said I didn't use it right! I waited years to try it, and have never been so dissapointed!
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March 20, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

The benzoyl peroxide used in this product is somewhat effective.

Cons:

did not work any better than any other benzoyl peroxide product and didn't have enough of the solution to last until the next shipment.

this product is no different than the products available at the stores, waste of money
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March 18, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

Awesome product so far. Cheap (compared to all the other crap)and effective!Gentle. My skin is smooth and acne is quickly clearing up. Even
the cystic acne that I have battled with for years. I am 29 years old and I've tried everything. EVERYTHING

Cons:

None so far. Seriously. I'm amazed.

This product IS all it's hyped up to be! I don't give credit where credit is not due. It's gentle yet effective The all natural soap paired with the scrub is a great and easy routine. There is no animal testing or by-products! Forget all that other stuff. The regimen on this website works fairly well but dried me out. I love Carley's Clear and Smooth!And only $18 for a 16 OZ bottle! That should last at least 3 months.
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March 18, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

Pros:

Good, easy system to follow, clears skin well, prevents zits

Cons:

Skin may be getting used to BP

I've never had bad acne, but it was enough to be annoying. Zits on my chin, jawline, and some on my nose drove me nuts. I also had terrible blackheads on my nose and cheeks. After using this for about 12 weeks now, I have noticed a significant difference from when I started. I break out much less now (usually only during stressful periods or when I'm not treating my body well), and my blackheads are all but gone. I still get a few zits here and there, but I'm wondering if the BP 2.5% is losing effectiveness. Overall, great treatment for mild to medium acne (in my experience).
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March 15, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none

Cons:

made me break out so much worse

bought this to clear up a little bit of acne,and made it so much worse used it for about 2weeks then noticed them getting redder and bigger,proactive said keep using it,well here I am a month later still trying to remove the scars and pimples from my face,does't work do not recommend it at all.
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March 15, 2008
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

it works so well, my aunt in America sent it to me because it worked for her. acne runs in the family(well just the girls) and so far it has worked for me! proactiv doesn't work, clearasil doesn't work, cetaphil doesn't work, but this does!I LOVE IT!

Cons:

nothing much, dry skin a little,not the first or last thing i want eat everyday, but its worth it.it works too fast! but thats not bad! :]

perfect for every one. im black, white, french, indian,and asian. so it has to work for everyone!
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March 13, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works better than other acne products I've tried

Cons:

I still get breakouts and sometimes large pimples

I have really oily acne prone skin. I've been using it for years and noticed and improvement in the amount of breakouts that I have. I still get breakouts but not as bad or as much as before. I can't say it's the best product out there but it's what I use until I find better. For those of you who are having such a severe reaction, are you possibly allergic to BP? I know people who are and they can't use this product.
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March 12, 2008
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

It cleared my skin somewhat at first, although it hasn't done much since. The parts of my face that don't have acne feel a lot smoother, and face feels great in the morning with the pills.

Cons:

Follow the directions, or else DRYNESS occurs. Well, that happens with any acne cream; just don't put on much, especially not right away.

Well, the acne that I get isn't as severe, and my face feels smooth. Before I started using it, I had all these bumps on my forehead that popped out into pimples, and they'er all gone. I still get new pimples sometimes, but again, they're not as severe. My face got better, but it didn't completely clear it.
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March 11, 2008
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

Easy to use, Price, and it really trully absolutely WORKS!!!!!!!!!!

Cons:

Will dry you out, but use a good moisturizer on top of the cream and it takes care of that.

I have been fighting acne on my chest, face, and back for YEARS now, and tried just about everything. Proactiv worked for a while then it just came back. I think my acne was more about an imbalance of hormones, and this started working IMMEDIATELY! I've only been using this for a bit over 2 weeks, and EVERYONE notices how much clearer and brighter my skin has become. I dont even where make up anymore. I would definitely suggest for any African Americans to purchase a fade cream moisturizer as well because it fades the acne scars. I was somewhat skeptical of trying it, but it was so cheap and the reviews were so great that I figured I really had nothing to lose. GET IT! You will LOVE the results!!!
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March 8, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

Pros:

not too irritating

Cons:

too expensive for such a small tube

I love this product. I had a slight feeling of irritation, but it's totally tolerable and disappears in a few days. The most important thing is it ACTUALLY WORKED! It seems to prevent acnes and works great on existing ones. I'll keep using it even though it's ridiculousely expensive for me to get it shipped here.
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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.

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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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