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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July 26, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

Pros:

Cheap, accessable

Cons:

Didn't work at all for me, dried out skin

This product has never really worked for me and all it does is irritate the hell out of my skin and cause dryness, peeling, and burning. At times it caused my face to turn bright red where I had applied it. It didn't do anything for the cystic acne I had on my chin, the whiteheads, or blackheads. I don't really recommend this product. It also smells kind of strange and takes a while to be absorbed into your skin. It also is kind of chalky, so putting makeup over it is hard to accomplish.
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July 25, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Has a great smell and I love the thickness of it.

Cons:

It has not worked for me yet. Every orning I wake up with atleast one more blemish. My skin also is dry every time I use it. I have to use the moisturizer with the SA to make my dry skin less noticable.

This product has not worked for me yet. I will keep using it to see if it is just taking a while to start clearing my skin. So far I have used better products.
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July 23, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

made me face feel smooth

Cons:

althought it made my face smooth, it didn't do ANYTHING to my ance. and within a month my face was soo red and hurt, that I had to stop, cuz nomatter what I did it stayed red and so did the ance

bottom line is that it didn't work for me at all. just made my face red and the ance was still there.
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July 22, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

made my skin flake and left SCARS. got more pimples than ever and a huge acne red spot that doesn't go under light makeup anymore

DON'TBUY THIS
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July 22, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

I just recently started using AcneFree and within two days I was starting to see results. My skin became smoother, and my face isn't as red.

Cons:

My face does get a little dry, and I have experienced some flaking.

I have tried so many things for acne and so far this is the only thing that is at least looking like its working. I am very excited about the next couple of weeks. If you don't want to spend the money on Proactive, then you should try AcneFree; you really have nothing to lose. It is very affordable.
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July 20, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

I've used this for going on a month now and it's working great. I'm very rarely getting acne and it goes away very quickly and is barely visible.

Cons:

I'd rather buy it in a store but it's worth it.

I haven't used it long enough yet to see if it will remain affective but I have a feeling it will. Something about this product, I just like it. If you haven't tried it, try it. It's worth the shot.
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July 19, 2007
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)

Pros:

Its great it leaves my skin clear and dries out any pimple i might have.

Cons:

It dries skin a little bit but your face wil get used to it. however i use a moisturiser in the morning and brevoxyl in the evening. for "rachel nj" i use apasac moisturiser which was recomended to me by dermatologist

Its worth it.however its important that you also use a suitable moisturiser so that your skin won't dry out and become irritated. apasac is dermatogically tested and its a non greasy moisturiser. I definetly recommend it
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July 18, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Immediate results, I mean, we're talking within two days you clear up! Easy to use and carry. Very cheap and easily available. Lasts a looong time, so good price/product. No scent.

Cons:

It bleaches fabrics. One needs a period of adjustment to determine frequency of use. If you stop using it your acne will come back.

I have been using Panoxyl Bar on my face since 2003. Let me begin by saying that my skin is SUPER sensitive AND I am quite fair skinned. I am also 36 and have visited TONS of people and used HUNDREDS of products. Being super sensitive means that I cannot use lots of products (including Parsol and hydroquinone), and the fact that I am fair skinned means that I develop brown spots easily. Panoxyl has been a miracle for me! Yes, it dries your skin, but you need to "listen" to your skin. Basically, if one day, you notice it is too dry, skip Panoxyl. I normally use Cetaphil for oily skin and when needed, Panoxyl. Little by little, you get used to how often you need it. If you stop using it, your acne will show up again. Also, be careful with fabrics as it TRULY does bleach them! I tend to use it at least once a day, and sometimes twice. You MUST use moisturizer after because it does dry your skin. Other than Panoxyl, I use Cetaphil and Avene's Diacneal (awesome!).
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July 15, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

gets rid of the large acne areas

Cons:

it takes a while to work

other treatments dry out my skin really bad but i haven't ever peeled or flaked w/ this product. the only thing is it doesn't work over night. use it for atleast a month to see results
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July 11, 2007
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Males)

Pros:

BP Gel had nice consistency, much better than Dan's (although smaller).

Cons:

"homeopathic pills" are completely useless, no matter how properly you use them...

One of the better BP gels out there. If for any reason, buy it for that. As far as the pills are concerned, they didn't do a damn thing for my mild persistent acne! Maybe they're good for bit cystic acne or something but couldn't handle my tiny zits... lol
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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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