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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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January 8, 2007
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

Get's rid of acne.

Cons:

Yeast Infection!! and super dried out skin.

Their website says that these pills cannot cause a yeast infection. I didn't know they put candida in the tablets until I could barely walk from a yeast infection. then I looked online and found out that they added candida and claimed it would not cause a yeast infection. Well, I got one about 2 weeks after being on the pills and once i stopped taking the pills, the yeast infection went away quickly. I haven't read about other people having this problem, but I doubt I'm the only one it happens to.
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January 5, 2007
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)

Pros:

Oxy rid me of a severe patch of cystic acne in days.

Cons:

It left me with a rough, oozing rash that hurt more than the acne, and after three days, I'm still waiting for that to go away.

If you're sure that your skin isn't sensitive, try it - it does work. However, if your skin is the least bit sensitive, you may end up worse than you started.
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January 5, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I have tried heaps of products and this is the only one that really works.
I have recently been able to buy individual products as needed and now only use the cleanser and lotion regularly and the toner sometimes.

Cons:

It has bleached my towels and pillows even though I try to be so careful to wash my hands throughly after using it.

I have naturally oily skin so the drying effect is good for me. Maybe others should only use it once a day until the skin gets used to it, increasing frequency as and if needed. I find that skipping a day of the cleanser here or there is benefical to my skin and now use the cleanser every second day, making sure that I use the toner and lotion on those days. You must use trial and error until you get the right mix for your particular skin.
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January 4, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

If you have mild acne this is a HORRIBLE product it just makes your acne worse by completely drying out your skin!

It may work if you have severe acne but if you have mild to medium acne DO NOT buy this product it is horrible. I really dont believe that Jessica Simpson uses this NO WAY!
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January 3, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

I did love the repairing lotion, and the products smelled fresh. It was easy to use.

Cons:

Washing my face for 2 minutes with that gritty cleanser was awful and extremely irritating. I hated that they ship it to you, I'd like to buy it on an "as needed" basis. It's pretty expensive for what you get.

I used proactiv for years and it definitely worked for a while, but I don't think any product will work miracles if you don't take care of your overall health. Proaciv worked well for me when I was also exercising regularly, drinking mostly water, getting a good night's sleep, was less stressed, and had a strict "hands off the face" policy. I bet any other benzoyl peroxide acne regimen would have worked just as well for me at that time, and I could have found products that were a LOT cheaper. There are products that you can buy in your local drugstore that work just as well as Proactiv (just ask your doctor). If drugstore stuff doesn't cut it, don't waste valuable time: go to a dermatologist. Getting it shipped was annoying. I usually ran out of the cleanser before 2 months, but the repairing lotion lasted longer than 2 months. It would have been easier (and cheaper per month!) to buy one bottle at a time as needed. Customer service is bad, they like to randomly cancel orders.
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January 3, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

This acne solution did not show any results on my skin. I had very mild acne. Maybe it can only work to a certain extent. I don't know if it would work better in more severe cases.

Cons:

It is very expensive. The cleanser has bleach in it and so you cannot use towels with color. Trust me, I learned the hard way...about 10 of my towels are bleached. The lotion leaves my skin oily and shiny. The mask doesn't work.

This is an awful product. They charge way too much for nooooooooo results. I would not recommend this to anyone with mild acne. Maybe proactiv can help other skin types with more acne, but for my mild acne, it did not work. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!
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January 2, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

Pros:

it used to work

according to my brother though, i used a little too much and a few nights later my skin (where i had applied it) was really dry and flaky. the next morning i woke up with a really dry t-zone and the pimples were still the same except my skin looked extremely dry which was very strange because it's always oily so i raised my eyebrows and holy crap i had awful wrinkly looking dry skin. i was shocked-i'm only 15!!!!!!!it's not fair, i thought. hopefully it'll clear up because it's driving me crazy!!!!!!ughhh
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January 2, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It has a good smell. The lotion is okay.

Cons:

It dried out my skin.I used to have mild acne now I have huge zits all over my face.

Don't use it. I hated it!!
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December 28, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

None.

Cons:

The cleanser is very gritty, the toner stings, and it only made my face worse and worse.

When you see the commercial, you may think "Hey, the stars like Jessica Simpson are using it, why shouldn't I?" Well, the truth is, the stars like Jessica don't use it. Jessica reported on being on Accutane before starting the infomercialls. Two, think about it: Do you honestly think these famous, enormously rich people actually take the 10 minutes every morning to put it on? I thought so. Anyways, the product didn't help me get clear. At all. It made GIGANTIC pimples on my forehead which left big red marks. Thankfully, after three months, they faded away. The embarrasing red marks that were left on my nose, are still not fully gone. Thankfully, I am clear now, aside from the redmarks, thanks to a product called AcneFree. So, bottom line, DO NOT BUY PROACTIV! It is a SCAM! An overpriced scam. Really, they sell their sunscreen for $25.00. -.-
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December 28, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none.

Cons:

It is too abrasive on delicate acne skin, creates tiny scratches on the skins surface. Everyone have bacteria on their skin and this is just a way to let it in!

Please don't use this, It ruined my face!!
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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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