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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May 6, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

Feels clean.

Cons:

My face has broken out very badly for the first time in months since I started using this product. Dry skin and peeling, which I haven't had this badly using any other BP product.

I'm definitely going to keep using it and hope that my skin starts to react better to the gel. I've only been using it for a few days and I'm hoping that this is my skin getting used to the product or purging. Just stopped using Benzaclin and started Persa-Gel. I would definitely give the product a try and stick with it for a few months before making any final decisions.
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May 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

It clears it up really good for the first two weeks.

Cons:

its a really bad product it doesnt work at all after the first two weeks it sucks so bad. it doesnt do anything!

it works at first and you get all happy and think this is it im finally going to get rid of my acne and it completely just fails! I HATE PROACTIV IT SUCKS SOOO. . . BAD!!!
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May 4, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Works good, gives confidence back

Cons:

causes some dryness

I have been suffering from Adult acne for years. I finally tried Acne Free, and my face has cleared up almost completely. I have a little dryness around my nose, but other then that it's great. I will take a few patchy dry spots over acne anyday!!!! I no longer feel like people are staring at my zits, and as a whole I feel way more confident and outgoing.
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May 4, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Works good, good scent

Cons:

Burns eyes with the good scent

the best acne cleanser i ever used
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May 2, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

Quick and easy to use. Just dab some on at night and you're ready to go in the morning! This stuff really works if you're skin can handle it.

Cons:

Tends to dry out skin if you use to much and can leave a layer of white residue if you use to much.

This gel is more like a cream in my opinion and it works realllly well. If you use a small amount after washing your face in the morning you'll notice results by the end of the day. At night, wash your face again and add a little more cream and you're skin will be so much clearer by morning. I lovee lovee lovee this stuff! Its well worth the money!
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May 2, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

clears some acne

Cons:

it burns my face, leaves it red, and gives me bumps and makes my skin VERY dry.

i wouldent use it.i tried only using it once a day and it didnt worl it made my skin worse then it was before.
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May 2, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

Heals existing blemishes quickly and does a relatively good job of preventing new blemishes. easy to apply and overall gentle.

Cons:

The time it takes to apply and dry. Can leave face dry & flaky. Shape of bottle and thickness of gel can make it hard to completely empty the bottle, and get full pumps without air in them sometimes.

Very nice. Very effective. my skin looks so much better now than it did before the treatment. Thank you, Dan.
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April 30, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

It works! Affordable. Quick shipping.

Cons:

None

Found Daniel's regimen online few years ago while searching for solution for my son. Tried proactive & many other products. Went to dermatologist for years & tried prescription products & antibiotics. Nothing worked til I found his regimen. My son used it faithfully til his products became available. He swears by them. My daughter is now using & I have recommended to a friend w/a teenage daughter & she is very happy.
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April 29, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (Advanced Solutions Complete Acne Therapy System)

Pros:

Works fast!, Not expensive

Cons:

Makes skin really dry

I have had breakouts since I was about 14... Im almost 24 now and I have never been able to find anything that really works for my skin. I did the differin gel (burned my face) Tetracycline (stopped working after 2 years) Proactiv (made my face worse) and many many more dead ends. I bought this product because of some of the reviews I read on this site. I was a little nervous because I have pretty sensitive skin. I have used it for 2 1/2 weeks and have NOT had ONE breakout. The only downfall is that my cheeks and chin are VERY dry and a little bumpy (not noticable to other people only to me when I touch my own face) Personally I'll trade zits for a little dryness. Im very happy with this product, and I'm crossing my fingers my face will begin to get used to the product drying out my skin, but if not I just carry around the moisturizing lotion and put it on alot. I'D RATHER HAVE DRY SKIN THAN BREAKOUTS! :)
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April 27, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

none

Cons:

made my skin very dry

black heads increased and due to the dry skin my break outs increased
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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:

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