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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December 14, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

actually works

Cons:

has a medicated smell, I can only find it in a three pack.

I love it despite the slightly medical smell it has. I have used it for a couple months now, and it has gotten rid of 98% of my facial acne, and about 80 % on back and chest. Noticed the biggest difference after 3-4 weeks. When I stopped using it after running out the acne came back, but after a couple days back on everything cleared up again!
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December 11, 2007
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)

Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

A tad drying

Obviously everybodys skin is different so I'm not going to pretend that BENZAC is going to eliminate the global issue of acne altogether - but I'm pretty certain it's effective for the majority of people, defintely worth a try. Speaking personally, I haven't had a walk-in-the-park experience with acne. I've had it since year 3 (9 years old) and I'm now in grade 11 (17 years old) and still battling with it. Everybody says they've used "every single damn product!" , but when I say it, I really have used every single damn product! I found Benzac AC last year in December, I'd practically given up but I used it anyway. It took months but it cleared up my skin like nothing else. For the first time since I was 8 years old, I had beautiful clear skin. It was pretty inspiring. Result wasn't permanent, when I stopped using the product it came back, I'm now back on it again permanently, working like a charm. Good luck to others out there.
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December 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Gave the appearance that my skin was getting better.

Cons:

Horribly dried out my skin, damaged my skin, and made my acne worse in the long run.

I was suckered into the Proactiv gimmick about 5 years ago when I was 13 and have had nothing but problems since. Why I continued to use it, I can only blame my own stupidity. It only worked if I continued use it twice a day, and even then it dried out my very sensitive skin, and their mosturizer did not solve the problem. I would try to stop using it but every time I did my skin would break out worse than before, but after doing some research I've realized that now my skin is just trying to heal the damage that was done by proactiv. I feel like my skin has been ruined. I am now spending $100.00 every two months on expensive skin treatments to repair all the damage done to my face. I'm going to start seeing a dermatologist about other treatments for the scars I have all over my face, but it doesn't change the fact that I spent so long wasting my time on something that was expensive and was actually doing damage to my skin.
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December 11, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Vanishes your acne and not your face. :-)

Cons:

Dries skin

if you have acne so your skin's oily. So, which one is better: oily with acne or dry with clear skin? I recommend that you use Panoxyl 10%. It's the best product that i ever used to vanish acne. You can use moisturizers after applying and it still works very well. Other derma products recommended by my doctor did not vanish my acne but instead, it vanished my face.... :-)
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December 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NONE!!!!

Cons:

Dry Skin!
Horrible Breakouts!
Burns

What a piece of crap this stuff is. You will see a difference in the first 24-36 hrs. After about 2 days you break out even worse, and it doesn't go away if you use more. I got the free trial and they charged me in full. I disputed the charge and won. Recieved another charge for double the price and I disputed it and they said it was a dispute fee! I told them off disputed it again and closed that card and got a new one issued they can sue me if they would like. Anyways now i am back to Persa GEL 10 I wouldn't recommend this crap to my worst enemies. George Bush is an exception!
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December 9, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

The wash is excellent, as long as it is used with the toner. The spot treatment (if it is packed with it) does an amazing job

Cons:

The actual benzoyl peroxide lotion is useless. It reacted badly with my skin and caused alot of irritation which caused as many new zits as it canceled out.

Use the wash, toner and spot treatment. Combines well w/ Dan's regimen
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December 7, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Awesome

Cons:

NONE

Best Bp I have ever used, Awesome product
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December 4, 2007
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Males)

Pros:

THis stuff was amazing

Cons:

none !

ok ive tried everything, i was on tetracycline, neo medrol, pretty much tried everything then i tired this stuff and BAMM i was clear within a few days...magic! ive been having bad skin for 7 years now...I am 21 and this stuff produced the best results out of everything i tried ! GOD BLESS!
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December 2, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none. nada.

Cons:

sucked

it sucked so bad. it didn't help me out one bit. it was a total waste of money.
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December 1, 2007
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)

Pros:

very nice stuff. Easy to use, has results. For on the go. More effective than creams (dont know why, just is). Dosn't feel heavy like creams. Feels so cool and refreshing.

Cons:

Pricey for how much you get. To pricey to use regularly.
Drying, you may need moisturizer.
Bleaches! This is why I hate BP in general, over time I notice that my hair line has become lighter (sometimes very noticeable), but don't worry...

Should come in one of those screw on stridex tubs. For mild acne, or people on the go with bad acne. Great for planes, trains, you name it. Even for school, great for school. Pop into the bathroom if you feel a breakout coming on, and your good to go for a good 4 hours. Good before sports practice, like football. I again wish, they had something that was cheaper and came with more wipes. I would use this exclusively once I get off accutane (good stuff, real good stuff) if it was cheaper. good stuff overall highly recommend. VERY VERY VERY VERY HARD TO FIND, cant find anywhere as of now... discontinued????
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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:

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  • Be realistic about results. Look for improvement, not a cure.

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  • 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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