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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February 23, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

it seems to work pretty well. keeps my acne relatively controlled

Cons:

still get occasional breakouts. benzoyl peroxide causes bleaching of towels, pillow cases.

i will buy this again. i never had any problems of irritation from the acne free system (which some other people have referred to here). it does keep acne in check for the most part for me. the bleaching of benzoyl peroxide is the main downside i see.
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February 22, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

did clear up acne

Cons:

dryd skin out bad and got a rash

i used it for 3 weeks or so first couple worked great then i started to get a rash but i put moisturiser cream on it and rash cleared up in 2 days
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February 21, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Works on mild to moderate acne, no matter what age you are (i'm 30) Works better than most prescription and OTC acne medication.

Cons:

You will still have a pimple here and there, but it clears 98% I think. You get quick results too.

It's a great medication. I've been using it since 2004. The trick is that you have to use it ALL THE TIME. Don't stop using it when your face clears up. Use it all the time and you should have nice skin the majority of the time. I have used every acne medication, even accutane, and proactiv did the trick for me. Yes, I still have the occasional breakout, usually around my cycle, but nothing like I had before using it.
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February 20, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Dried up acne

Cons:

Dried and burned my face.

I bought Acnefree after years of using Proactiv with great results. I am not "allergic to Benzoyl peroxide". This stuff is just that harsh. I started by following the directions and after I had purple skin. I decided to use the cleanser just once a day. Still even after watering the product down my face is red and burning. This is not a good way to save a buck. I am on my way to pick up more Proactiv. This stuff is getting thrown out!! After reading MANY reviews now seeing that I am not the only one with dry, hurting skin, I am angry at my wasted efforts.
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February 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

If you've got resilient skin, it doesn't dry it out.

Cons:

It doesn't exactly work, either.

I've tried Proactiv on multiple occasions (hoping each time that it would have a different result than the time before). But to no avail. Never once has proactiv done anything...at all. It kept breaking out like usual. The medicine didn't even dry out my skin a little bit. I even tried the extra strength with the same results, or lack thereof. Bottom line, I don't think proactiv works in the least bit.
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February 18, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Gel)

Pros:

Takes away all the f'en redness, reduces acne signifigantly

Cons:

A little bit of redness and ryness, but its nothing to be concerned about. its not even bad, hardly noticable

I seen big results in just 2 nights, this sh*t is pretty good, i must say
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February 17, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)

Pros:

Clears up all types of acne including hard to get rid of blackheads and under the skin pimples in a very short amount of time(1 to 2 days). Works fairly well on current acne but especially well as a preventative treatment.

Cons:

As stated by most others, it does dry out your skin, but that is easily remedied by using a decent moisturizer and only using persa-gel once a week or so. *Not a product for sensative skin, test a small spot before use*

I have problematic combination skin. Overall this product works as advertised, is affordable, and the possible side effects are clearly labled. My skin care regime is St. Ives Apricot Scrub Gentle Formula, Dickinson's Witch Hazel Astringent, Persa-Gel 10 (once a week du to drying factor), and Alba Aloe & Green Tea Organic Moisturizer.I am 24 and for the first time since I hit puberty I have beautiful, smooth and healthy skin. Hope I helped!!!
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February 17, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Low price

Cons:

Cleared up some acne at first, then I started breaking out like never before in my life. I stopped breaking out when I stopped using it. It's HORRIBLE.

This actually seemed to CAUSE more pimples. I stopped using it and switched to Persa Gel 10 and now I'm totally clear.
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February 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Loved the fresh and clean feeling of my skin's texture

Cons:

Made me break out in places on my face that I normally would not of broken out before

I found that I was getting huge blemishes, far worse than before I started using the product. I tried the spot treatment with the mask, that didn't work either. I felt like If I kept using it and persisted that I would get the results that I deserve. I have never been one to suffer excessive acne, but I now feel for those that do. I have decided to stop using the product at only 7 weeks into using it. The girl that sold it to my husband and who we went back to talk to a couple of days ago said that I had the basic range and if I purchased more of the products that I would see more results. I think she was just trying to sell more to make money. She said that she personally had been using the product for 4 1/2 years, and she had some pimples on her face too. She did admit to still getting pimples during menstrual times or stress as well. I know that it is not a miracle cure, but for the price that you pay for the product you would expect better results from a well advertised prod
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February 16, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)

Pros:

ot rid of all of my ancne

Cons:

doesnt get rid of scARS

GET THE NON ASH ONE THAE ONE YOU WEAR OVER NIGHT IT GOT RID OF MY SCARS
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  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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