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, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
This stuff is great! i'm a 33 year old woman who was still getting acne. I did the lazer treatment and was on a few different prescribed medications. i got tired of paying for these products, so looked of another alernative. did a search on line and took a chance on this stuff and i love it! it's great. i have been using in for about a year now and i won't stop until they stop making the product! :)
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December 8, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)

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it did work better than proactiv.i get random breakouts in random places and proactiv made it worse.clinique acne soloutions made breakouts happen not nearly as much and didnt dry out my skin

Cons:

it is not consistant at all.and i had to use alot of it to have it to work.i still had my nose blackheads that havent gone away. now i have zits on my jawline which i have never had before.i need a much more reliable product.

it may prevent severe acne and does make skin healthy but doesnt leave my skin pimple free and doesnt prevent breakouts too well. for people with random breakouts it may not be for you.i am now searching for a product that is not too strong yet not weak like this product.this works better for adults not teens like me.disappointed with the money spent and the poor result.
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December 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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At first when i used proactiv, it made my skin all dry and peely. But after a couple of weeks all my pimples were gone ! It works! Ive tried everything and this is the only product that works :D

Cons:

The first few weeks proactiv made my all my pimples come out and they were all pussy it was also quite expensive

I would recommend this to those suffering from very severe acne. It works for me so it could work for you ! Not to be corny or anything! But it really did change my life.
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December 5, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

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-Doesn't over dry. Doesn't leave m skin oily. Doesn't cause irritation.
Leaves my skin skin feeling soft and smooth. Clears acne quickly.

Cons:

-Toner stings, but goes away after a second or two.

I love this product. I have used almost everything out there. Various items from Neutrogena, Clean&Clear, Noxzema, Stridex, etc. This is the first product I have used that has actually cleared my acne and healed my skin. In one week it's cleared all my acne and it's already healing the red spots from old acne. My whole forehead is clear my cheeks are getting clearer. It's doesn't cause side effects for me other than clear skin. It doesn't leave my skin feeling oily or overly dry. It did leave my skin a little red in my T zone after the first 3 days but it hasn't been red since. It takes a little while for your skin to get used to it. If you are persistent with using this product you will see results after the first 3 days!!!
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December 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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It worked wonders on my skin for a month, refining mask makes my face feel clean

Cons:

Stop working and starting getting more breakouts

Don't buy it, maybe buy it if you have one or two breakouts but if you have more then light acne don't use it.
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November 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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it works in the first one or two weeks. refining mask works.

Cons:

makes ur skin very dry, skins peel and flaky, if it does not suit ur skin more acne will break out.

use it for a week if it helps stop using it. i have been using for more than a month and my breakout has increased.. Dont continue it after it breakout increases. night time is the best as i use it a night,, and limited amount. better use a different exfoliating facewash.
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November 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

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The scrubbers exfoliate your skin well, the toner makes your face feel clean and refreshed

Cons:

Bleaches towels, the "club" sucks and continues to bill you, stopped working after awhile

I have used proactiv on and off for about 5 years. It worked really well at first then I shopped around looking for a cheaper alternative. I started reusing it again about 6 months and my face keeps going in these cycles of being clear and then breaking out again.
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November 29, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

cleared my acne for about a year. completely cleared all my blackheads

Cons:

the lotion is not a hydrating lotion and will dry out your skin if you use too much... it makes your skin very sensitive to the sun

i used it for almost 2 years but then i stopped using it for about a month and once i started using it again it made my skin worse by making my skin peel, and caused more acne. i noticed that all the results were different on my friends that used it so i guess it depends on what kind of skin you have
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November 27, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

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helped to get my skin cleared up quickly

Cons:

leaves my skin pretty flaky but just exfoliating gets rid of that

my forehead was terribly broken out and i had some white/black heads around my nose and my cheeks and chin were completely clear. the box will tell you to put the repair lotion all over your face, don't. only put this where you have the acne or it will result in redness, burning, and peeling. trust me. other than that little mishap when i first got it, it has only slightly dried out my skin but thats nothing washing it with a washcloth to get the dry flakes off and then following with an oil free lotion wont stop. bottom line i recommend it.
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November 26, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

-Clears acne really fast
-Clears blemishes in a considerable time
-Leaves skin very smooth

Cons:

-Makes my skin more oily

Definitely better than Proactiv. When I was a teen I used Proactiv and it cleared my skin within 8 months (too much time for such an expensive product!). Recently I started breaking out and I bought Proactiv again and that was a huge mistake. It made me broke out in cystic acne. I then tried with prescribed medicines that a dermatologist recommended, I tried Cetaphil but none worked. One day I was at Costco and bought the AcneFree kit, although I really was very skeptical about it. For my surprise it did work. It cleared up my acne within a week and it is clearing my scars pretty well.
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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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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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