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 22, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

The toner works well.

Cons:

I still broke out and skin became dry in certain areas while oily in others.

Dont buy it.The pakaging is convincing but its all a lie. Acne Free sucks!
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July 20, 2009
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Females)

Pros:

Tasteless.cream pretty much works over night if you've been using it through out the day. You see improvement in as little as 2 weeks!

Cons:

remember to take it day and night.

It works! I was absolutely amazed! At first I thought of tha product being a joke.. Buut I was so proved wrong!(:
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July 19, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

this dried out my pimples, and when it flaked off my skin underneath was very clear and healthy, brougt my pimples to the surface and dried them out

Cons:

makes my face red for a couple hours

this product has worked great for me in ONLY 2 DAYS my pimples on my chin are gone !
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July 19, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

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It works fast. Gets rid of the ugly stuff and leaves the skin clear

Cons:

Redness of the skin and dries the skin leaving white spots

Good one for all those big stuff, have not used it for long but have found it working for me
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July 17, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

clears up your skin fast!

Cons:

tingles/burns for a little after you put on the repairing lotion.

i have mild/moderate acne. recently my problem area has been around my mouth. i've done laser, microdermabrasion, oral prescriptions, retin a, weekly facials and lastly i was using aczone which my derm swore by. i used it for 2 months with no impressive results. finally i just decided to try Proactive because I really have nothing to use. Everything was so much more expensive in comparison. After two days it made a remarkable difference I was completely shocked. Besides one blemish my skin is all clear. Everyone is different but if you are as frustrated as I was it would definitely be worth a try!
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July 17, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

leaves a clean feeling.

Cons:

makes my skin dry and oil at the same time, a bit expensive

over all my skin did not clear up. The product just wasnt for me. but it might work for someone else, since everyones skin is different.
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July 16, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

Doctored for acne on an off all my adult life. All treatments very expensive and no clear results. I realized that all had benzoyl peroxide and/or salycilic acid. Clearzit is very cheap and I do see results with it.

Cons:

On first applications, clearzit caused redness and dryness. I used an oil free moisurizer to help with this. I even mixed them at first to lower the concentration of BP. Still if I use in a new area, I expect redness and irritation.

Clearzit is the cheapest BP product I have found. The concentration is higher and with some care it can be more effective than expensive prescriptions. I use Clearzit Morning and Night after cleansing with Dove soap or a cleanser with Salycilic Acid. In the summer I use a toner with witch hazel between and in the winter I follow clearzit with an oil free moisturizer. I recommend Biore products to fill in the gaps. After countless expensive facial products and prescriptions, I figured it out myself. I wish someone had told me this when I was a teenager!!!
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July 16, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)

Pros:

It has significantly cleared up my skin, has done for almost two years now.

Cons:

consistant use, i have to use it atleast once a day.
at first i dint mind the dry skin because my acne was being cured but now after going so long without a huge amount of acne im starting to get self concious about the redness of my skin.

i reconmend it for great acne treatment, however your face will become very dry.
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July 16, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)

Pros:

works really fast

Cons:

dries out skin a bit, but it works so i really dont care

i use it twice a day in the shower and at nights put benzac 10% on afterward and it works really well. i have used many other types such proactive and this works so much better. and is like 100 dollars cheaper........
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July 15, 2009
Product used: Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser)

Pros:

Tried numerous creams and meds. This has worked wonders in just a few short weeks. When a stray pimple pops up, I have the differin cream. My face is 100 % better.

Cons:

Very difficult to get the insurance to pay for. Not sure of bottom line cost. My Dr. gave me coupons......

It is worth every dollar spent.
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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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  • 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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