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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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October 4, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Worked initially then stopped working :/

Pros:

Keep me a 100% clear for a while.

Cons:

Drying
Small bottles

I have tried this system a couple of times over the last 10 years, back in 2004 it finally keep my skin a 100% clear. i though I have found and "acne cure" but I didn't. I developed rosacea and the BP was drying out my skin and it was really painful I had to stopped using it. I swear that this people changed the formula in order to save money!! I remember how good it felt on my skin and suddenly I felt so bad!! I freaked out because I had acne and rosacea at the same time, so I had to take antibiotics again and keep trying this product until the representatives told me it was obvious I could not use it anymore so sold me the "sensitive skin formula" which is crap BTW, don't even try it!
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October 2, 2013
Product used: Spectro (AcneCare)
Great product for night treatments but expensive

Pros:

The only 2.5% BP product I could find
Glides easily on the skin

Cons:

Expensive
Leaves white spots on the skin when using too much

This is the product I used to try the Regimen before ordering products from acne.org. It is the only 2.5% BP I could find where I live (Quebec, Canada). It worked great and my skin reacted well. From what I have seen, it is only available in very small bottles (25 mL) at $8 per bottle. I had to use about 1 bottle and a half per week since I needed it for my face, neck, chest and back, so it became pretty expensive. The texture is nice and it glides easily on the skin, but if you apply too much, there will be white spots on your skin, so it's a great product for the night, but not so great if you have to leave the house shortly after applying the product. For that reason, it is probably better to use as a spot-treatment than as an all-over treatment.
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August 17, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
The only thing thats worked for my back acne

Pros:

affordable
large size
ingredients

using this to treat moderate / severe back acne. So far it's the only thing working paired with the AHA+ lotion. Couldn't be happier. Easy to use and love the large size bottle.
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August 8, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
why is this still on the market?

Pros:

Sulfur mask

Cons:

Burns
Drying
Costs a lot

I have had bad acne for a while. The first time I tried this it felt okay. I thought my skin was getting better. Then within 2 weeks, it got so bad. The cleanser is so harsh, the toner feels like it's stripping the good oils from my face, and the lotion feels weird. The only good thing was the sulfur mask. Loved that. The second time I tried it, my skin got burned so bad. Ugh. Stupid mistake. The people in the Proactiv commercials only have like 3 pimples. Poor advertising. This product is not worth it.
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August 7, 2013
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Effective but harsh

Pros:

Works to get rid of acne

Cons:

A lot of money
Harsh on sensitive skin

I do like this but I thought I didn't think I had sensitive skin. I bought this at cvs because my friend recommended it. My acne has decreased but the area on both sides of my mouth are irritated, dry (flakey peeling), and a bit swollen. I regret not buying the sensitive skin package. I obviously can't return it and I'm not going to waist my money and buy it again for $20. I'm very disappointed
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August 7, 2013
Product used: Jan Marini (Benzoyl Peroxide (5% or 10%) Lotion)
only 5% bp available in the u.s. without comedogenic ingredients
How I wanted acne.org's 2.5% to work for me. Again and again I tried, but whenever I moved away from my otc 10%, the breakouts increased. I followed the regimen to the letter. Then I grew tired of the 10% burning my skin and thought there must be a happy medium. This is it. A thin layer of 5% at night is all it takes for my skin to be happy. I have tried Paula Begoun's 5%, but like so many others, she include laureth-4 and cetearyl alcohol, both rated highly comedogenic. My skin agrees. Thank you Jan Marini for a gentle solution. $25 for 4 ounces is fair.
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August 5, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Proactive cleanser sucks

Pros:

The the moisturizer and toner work good

Cons:

The cleanser drys skin

Proactive is not that good I have dry / combination skin and the cleanser is to harsh and can dry out some of your skin but the toner and moisterizer works well .
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August 2, 2013
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Amazing!! :DD

Pros:

Costs less then face washes that don't work
Works very well
Does not dry out skin

Cons:

Can't find it in stores anymore
Unless applied sparsely toner dries out
No TV commercials for this amazing product

I have had pretty bad acne for about 5 years, since I was in 5th grade until this year. And like most teenagers I've been super self conscious about it and would try almost anything to get rid of it. My freshman year I started to run and all the face washes I used caused my skin to burn when I sweated. My mom saw this and I gave it a try. At first there wasn't any huge results but my face wasn't burning when I sweated anymore and i had to finish the bottle so I kept using it about halfway through the bottle I started to actually notice my skin was clearer. And a couple months after using it it was very noticeable to me I wasn't afraid to look in a mirror anymore it wasn't completely cleared up but of course i am a teen with crazy hormones an i don't have the best diet ever, but i was no longer so self conscious about it. Unfortunately I cant seem to find anymore and my acne has gotten slightly worse but it isn't as bad as when I started.
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July 21, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Best bang for your buck!

Pros:

Clears acne
Cheaper than other Benzoyl Peroxides
Comes in big bottles

Cons:

You can only get it online
It makes my eye water (only when I start putting it on)
Too watery

After using another BP treatment 4 months prior to this one, I was perfectly content. I decided to give this a try because it was cheaper and I was able to get it without international shipping charges. It has kept my skin clear and it really glides on your skin so much better. No gritty feeling and no white streaks on your face. When I apply this product though, it does kind of make my eyes watery in the beginning when I am rubbing it around my face. I also think it might be too watery. But all in all a really great product and a good bang for your buck. I would definitely buy this again.
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July 18, 2013
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
made skin v dry!

Cons:

didnt help much with acne
v drying

didnt really help my skin and found it to be quite drying!
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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.
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Red flags:

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