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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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August 13, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Cons:

it gives you more acne then before and makes your skin very dried out and red rashes.

omg i hate myself so much right now i had a little bit of pimpled before i used this product and then i decided to buy proactive too look better and so i used it and the next few days my skin is just everywhere its so dried up i have pimples and bumps all over my face i hate it i dont leave the house at all so i decided to stop using it and hopefully they will go i havnt been to school for the last week because of wat this has done to me. i hope they go away in the next couple of days.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i also feel like i want to kill myself cuz of wat this has done to me. i dont no wat to do most people say it works after a few weeks but i dont want to keep using it and make it worse so i decided not to use it. wat a waste of f**king money.
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August 10, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

It is a great face wash and I totally love it! YOu have to try it!!

Cons:

it takes about a week or so to start woring but not 3 days!

IT WORKS GREAT AND I LOVE IT!!
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August 7, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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I started using proactiv last year for about 3 months and then I stopped using it for like 5 months. I recently started using it again. It works but only if I use the repairing lotion with it.

Cons:

The repairing lotion leaves my skin dry and the next day my face is red.

I guess it works for some people so if you have acne you should at least give it a try.
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August 2, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

after the first week or so my pores appeared to be smaller

Cons:

My skin was in terrible condition after using this product for 1 month. I suffered from the worst acne I have ever had and scarring, which I have never had before. This product is horrible.

Do not use this product. I started using this before my wedding to clear up a few pimples. The result was terrible cystic acne, dryness, scarring, and redness, not to mention the pain from the acne. This is by far the worst product I have ever used.
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July 31, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

THIS IS WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
BETTER THAN PROACTIV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT IS AWESOME WORKS 4 ME!!!!!!!!!!!

Cons:

nahhhh
its perfect

U HAVE TO BUY IT ITS REALLLY GOOOOOOOOD!!!
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July 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Clear Clear Skin

Cons:

Doesnt work so well at firming the skin again, my skin was clear, but remained kind of saggy and very shiny

Love it
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July 29, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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Proactiv worked great for a year and then it stopped working altogether.

Cons:

It made my chin excessively dry and peeling.

I am a licensed esthetician and I have talked to many clients. People should not be putting benzyl peroxide on their skin.
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July 27, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

The refining mask is amazing. It really works well especially before a big event. The 2.5% BP works very well with the Dan Kern Regimen.

Cons:

the 3 step kit is very pricey and no results came from using it. The cleanser is too grainy and rough.

Not worth the money, but if you can just buy the refining mask...
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July 27, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

Smooth, DOSESNT DRY OUT SKIN, Clean Scent (i think its fragrance free though lol)

Cons:

Um i guess the white residue which is suppose to vanish overtime

ive only used it for two days my red marks and red acne seems lighter in color smaller and MY FACE ACTUALLY FEELS CLEAN EACH TIME I USE IT
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July 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I never had any mass breakouts and when I first used proactiv it worked really well and made my face feel clean.

Cons:

After a while my face became immuned and it stopped working. Also, it's very pricey.

Not as good as it seems.
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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.
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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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