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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June 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

got rid of some acne

Cons:

still get break outs but they arent as bad, It dries out your skin, Your skin gets irratated and it gets a pasty look to it

did nothing for the health of my skin
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June 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Nothing completely at all

Cons:

-dries skin - increases ACNE
-makes skin more inflammened looking - Makes you whiter
-increases flakiness

DONT GET IT PLEASE, do yourself a favour. I was only using this to clear up MINIMAL and i do repeat MINIMAL as in 3 pimples and to control my monthly breakouts and i dont even have that many. This product did NOTHING for me, i had even more results with something cheaper and OTC. Basically it dried my skin out like crazy! i had lines everywhere and makeup looked disgusting so dont bother. I broke out even more than before...this is the worst my face has looked i never had acne this big. not only that this acne looks untreatable, red and will leave scars. Mind you i only used this product for 5 DAYS! and look what happened then i heard all bad stories and i got myself out of the system as quick as i could!. might work for some...but i tell u MIRACLE PRODUCT IT AINT.
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May 31, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Cleared up acne initially, but acne returned worse than before

Cons:

Acne returned

The first few weeks after I started using AcneFree, it seemed like my face was clearing up. However, my face started breaking out again worse than it ever had before. I still use it, but I am also using Benzaclin and I just started Minocycline a few days ago. My best friend recommended AcneFree to me, though, and it has made her skin flawless, so I suppose it just depends on your individual skin type.
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May 31, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

I can really say it works and very well

Cons:

none

you have to just give it a try and then you tell me. and it dont cost much at all if looking your best cost you 1.00 you would be a fool not to give it a try AMAZING!!!
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May 31, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

my acne cleared up alittle, its easy to carry,

Cons:

u can see the white paste but hey my natural oil makes it dissapper
and its very hard

Its very easy to carry, my acne has cleared up alittle, and i think if i keep using my face mgght be no more acne face. I reccomend this to ppl alot.
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May 30, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

extremely good at acne-removal and prevention

Cons:

dried out my sensitive cheeks, gel did not absorb into my skin well at all

I have been using this BP for about five months. At the beginning, my skin was very dry and flaky as expected, but I stuck with it because I was told my skin would get used to it. Eventually, I stopped getting very dry on everywhere on my skin except for my cheeks. My cheeks just never grew accustomed to the bp. The gel did not absorb into my skin well for me and it was really thick, which made me feel like I had something on my face. The bp made the application of my moisturizer not very smooth. When I would go in the shower, my jaw line for some reason would feel irritated. I know that everyone's skin is different, so I still reccomend that people at least try to see if it works for them.
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May 29, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

just started using product. Used it at night for the first time. I noticed an immidiate difference when I woke up. Had less breakouts and my pores seemed more refined and my red spots got lighter! MOST DEFINITELY RECOMEND THIS PRODUCT!!

Cons:

kinda thick texture when you go to rub it in on your skin but nothing to complain about.

awsome price! beats spending hundreds on expensive high end products and medications. This product really does work on fighting bac and refining your pores. I apply it at night after i cleanse my skin. I wouldnt recomend using this product more than once a day just b/c it does have a higher % of BP and it is very drying and as you know if your skin isnt producing enough moisture than your skin will immidiately try heal the dryness and produce oil which obviously you WILL break out. so definitely use it just make sure you have a good moisturizer to go along with it. I will definitely keep using this product and hopefully continue to see results.
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May 28, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

NOTHING!!

Cons:

MADE ACNE SOOOOOO MUCH WORSE

This is a horrible product. i had light acne on my T-zone so i thought this would clear it up and then i would have great skin. WRONG, it made everything so much worse!!! If you have light acne do NOT use this product!!!
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May 28, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NO new acne breakouts, acne cysts finally starting to heal, red marks finally starting to fade, blackheads dried up and pores minimised, smooth skin, CONFIDENCE finally returning!!!!!!

Cons:

Drys skin out COMPLETELY! 3 days after using this my skin was literally flaking off my face. It hurt to even raise my eyebrows as my skin was so tight! Had to mositurise 6x/day to fix this, currently 4x/day to prevent it.

Before using proactiv, I had acne cysts on and under my chin, bumpy red acne on my cheeks, and enlarged pores. I had tried other products, most would treat my CURRENT acne cysts but new ones were constantly appearing. It was a constant battle. Acne on my cheeks would last 2 weeks, then be replaced by horrible red marks. I noticed results after 3 days using proactiv. I have been using it almost 3 weeks now, in that time I have had NO new cyst breakouts. My chin area is FINALLY starting to heal, & the red marks on my cheeks starting to fade. My skin is so smooth, & from my cheekbones up looks so clear! My pores have been minmised and blackheads dried up. I have had COMPLEMENTS, & been told my face looks so much 'brighter'! I obviously still have acne, but it is all old acne that is healing nicely. The areas previously not affected by acne but by enlarged pores & blackheads look BEAUTIFUL! smooth & clear :) I recommend this for moderate acne, it gives you your confidence ba
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May 27, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)

Pros:

Makes youer skin slighty better, takes time though

Cons:

Makes your skin really dry, and since it contains acid--your skin turns very swollen and flaky where you used it but dont have acne

Good
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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.
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