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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August 11, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Acne went away , most of it atleast, smooth skin, tingly fresh feeling after wash,

Cons:

smell burns eyes, bleaches clothes, Dry skin,

Great product, i liked it . Worked very well for the time i used it regulary, Dont get acne as often, and not as severe. Im very bad at using something very regularly specially exfoliating skin and all. I use Clean And clear's persa gel on top, before i moisturize. Its a MUST HAVE !! i have very few acne around my cheeks , more on my forhead and around my side burns. I would recommend the two together works great
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August 10, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)

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i loved it. made my pizza face clear again just in time for my senior year. it worked in about a week and a half. im very glad i picked it up

Cons:

it dries skin and is not the best smelling product.

try it, because if i hadent i wouldnt have a girlfriend. try this cause its worth the time and $$$
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August 9, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Cleared my skin up after NOTHING else would, and has stopped new breakouts from coming back - I only get a pimple about once a month now. When I get a pimple, I use the spot treatment that you can buy, and it clears it up.

Cons:

It took almost 3 months to clear my skin. I was about ready to give up because I thought it wasn't working. It also makes my skin feel greasy all day, but oil blotting tissues take care of that problem.

It worked for me, and it was less than $20.
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August 8, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

Products are easy to use and they work as described.

Cons:

Can't really think of any except I run out of the soap too fast. A family of four, that's alot of skin to clean.

I am 37 yrs old and have never had skin problems until recently. They are not extreme, but bothersome none the less. I'm a frequent Ebayer and adore natural products especially w/Shea and Cocoa butters. I came across Carleys when I did a search for Shea butter soap, browsed the online store and like a beacon light there was the adult acne treatment! IT'S BEEN THE BEST THING I COULD HAVE EVER INVESTED IN!!!! It worked so well, I recommended it to a co-worker of mine who suffers from severe acne (the kind that leaves scars on your face) she said she had tried everything and that most products she used were too strong for her sensitive skin. I bought the treatment for her and she said it has been the only thing that has worked for her. I have started my 14 yr. old daughter on it and just ordered some for my mother. I buy the soap, the acne treatment and the anti-aging scrub. All great products!! It works! It works! It works!
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August 8, 2009
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Males)

Pros:

The aloe vera in the vanishing cream seemed to ease the drying effect of the benzoyl peroxide.

Cons:

Not the best product to use in summer!

I bought this product while on holiday in Florida. I don't think the acne tablets did very much, but the vanishing cream did improve my complexion after about 3 weeks. However, I got a very sun burnt face while using the cream out and about in the Florida sun despite using a factor 20 snscreen!!!
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August 6, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

- Great for spot treatments
- Gets rid of those little pimples that aren't quite noticable but other acne products miss

Cons:

- Can be sort of messy I suppose? I put it on before bed so I just have to be careful not to rub it off.

I've always struggled with a stream of acne across my forheads and cheeks. I have TONS of freckles, so they camaflodge the acne. It's not noticable unless you run your fingers across my skin because they are very light pimples. However, this is something that just seemed to never go away no matter how hygenic I was. Luckily, I found out about this little treasure. I remember the morning after my first use I could already tell that nearly all my unnoticable acne was gone! I loved it! I used it on my larger pimples and while there was a redness for maybe two hours max after washing this product off, the redness was dramatically lower and the pimple was healing within hours of washing my face. I bought this at Target on sale. I'd recommend waiting for this to go on sale because I find that it frequently does. This bottle should last for quite some time if you are frugal about your use. Sidenote: I use this product before I go to bed as a spottreatment. I wash it off in th
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August 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
I started using proactiv and within the first few weeks it worked, but soon my skin just got dry and my acne got worse. And it's a huge waste of your money. I stopped using it after 6 months. If I ran out of one of them, I had to wait for my next shipment to arrive. Nice thing is that when I quit using it, they gave me a refund. That's the only good thing about it
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August 6, 2009
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)

Pros:

it was cheap and works

Cons:

takes quite a bit of time

ths prodyuct is very good well yes it does slightly burn but i' drather have that than horrid spots and it works but it took about a month for me ot realise a difference
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August 5, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Balance Acne Treatment for Sensitive Skin, Vanishing)

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Dear Viewers,
I believe that this acne medicine works well enough to help acne that is not bad.

Cons:

Hey vieweres again,
This medication smells horrible because of the acohol. Some people say that it made their face worse but it depends on the face.

Just be careful. i recommend asking your doctor to make sure.
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August 4, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)

Pros:

Cleared pimples within the 2nd day of use.

Cons:

Dryness and redness may occur. It smells weird.

I am going to be 20 and I have very oily/combination skin. I have used everything in the CVS pharmacy. I found this product in the clearance section at Wal-Mart. I was skeptical, but I am sold. It does dry out my skin, but that's okay. I use this product at night only. And In the morning but I recommend to apply a light moisturizer after use in the morning. Make sure it's UVA/UVB SPF.
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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:

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