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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November 18, 2007
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

Pros:

It helped a little with my acne

Cons:

it didn't get me tottaly clear

It's not worth buying it.
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November 18, 2007
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

Affordable, easy to use, natural

Cons:

Doesn't work as well on adult acne, would be better if it were in an easy to carry bottle

When I was a teenager I had horrible acne and nothing worked but this, now as an adult I have found it isn't as effective, but still works ok.
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November 16, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

IT WORKS GREAT ANT KEEPING MY SKIN CLEAR AND GETTING RID OF THOSE PAINFUL UNDER THE SKIN BUMPS. IT KEEPS THE ACNE FROM FORMING WHICH IS JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!

Cons:

REALLY THERE ARE NO CONS. IT CAN TEND TO LEAVE A WHITE FILM ON YOUR FACE. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT ON TOP OF HYDROQUINONE PRODUCTS AS IT WILL TURN YOUR FACE A LITTLE RED WHERE THE CREAM IS APPLIED.

THIS STUFF WORKS. IT IS BYFAR THE BEST ACNE CREAM I HAVE EVER USED. I TRIED THE PERASGEL BY CLEAN AND CLEAR AND THAT NEVER SEEMS TO GIVE ME RESULTS LIKE THIS STUFF. I DON'T HAVE TERRIBLE ACNE . I GET THE OCCASINAL MONSTER OF A ZIT OR WHITEHEADS BUT THIS KEEPS THEM UNDER CONTROL!!
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November 16, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

-Gets rid of existing acne quickly

Cons:

-Smells terrible, and the perfume is bad for your skin.
-It doesn't work as well after a while.

I wouldn't waste my money on it again.
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November 14, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Doesn't dry skin out. Makes skin somewhat smoother.

Cons:

Expensive. Doesn't work as well as promised.

It worked at first then the longer I used it the less it worked until it finally just stopped. Not a very good product. Doesn't work like the commercials say.
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November 13, 2007
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)

Pros:

I want to say that is helping get rid of the old nasty stuff underneath but I'm not sure

Cons:

I broke out!!! I only had mild acne and my doctor prescribed it. Now, after 2 weeks I feel like a monster!

If someone experienced this at first, please share your story... how long did it take for your face to clear up? I want to stop using it but what if it gets worse?
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November 13, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

It works!!!

Cons:

If you start too quickly, it will burn your face off. It bleaches fabrics. It stings your eyes and somehow works it's way into your eyes.

My skin is really sensitive. I started the Regimen with all of the DKR products, exactly as described on this site. The BP caused extreme redness, pain, pealing, etc. It was like having a bad sunburn. I called the 800 number and got advice. I let my skin recover and then started again. This time, I started with only a pea-sized blob of BP. I increased REALLY slowly. Much less irritation in the beginning, now no irritation at all. Best of all, NO ACNE! I have found that I can't put it or the moisturizer anywhere even remotely near my eyes, not even up to my cheek bone. If I do, it somehow creeps into my eyes and stings. But that's ok, because I don't think I've ever gotten a pimple up there. The bleaching isn't a problem, if you can wait for it and the moisturizer to completely absorb so they don't come off on the fabrics. Or, if you don't really care about your pillow case.
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November 12, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

The first few days I got really excited because it smelled good, seemed to be working, skin felt great and then...

Cons:

.... this stuff made my face burn, skin flakes. I have a new pimple everyday now. I followed every direction they gave me and I think I got worse. I never had severe acne and now it's borderline. I really am not pleased with the results.

I think that it works for some people. However, I am not one of them. I normally have oily skin so for something to dry my face out, sheesh!
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November 12, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Worked well for me, every product.

Cons:

Made my face a tiny bit oily.

If it works for me it'll work for you.
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November 11, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
I unfortunately have a line of acne on both cheeks that starts on my forehead and goes to the middle of my cheeks and of course the occasional pimples everywhere. I used to put my hair over my cheeks which hid the acne. I used everything you could think of...clean and clear, nutreugena, and many more products. Nothing worked. One day I saw Acnefree and I was thinking I should give it a chance. The next day I only had a few spots of acne and also the next day too. When it came to Monday I jumped out of bed getting ready for school and to my suprise I had the most clearest skin I could ever have! I almost cried because I have been trying to long to get rid of it. If you're having troubles with acne choose this product! Thank You So Much AcneFree! You've changed my life.
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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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