Question 1

what is benzoyl peroxide?

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Acne medication: Benzoyl peroxide is a common treatment for mild acne. It kills P. acnes, the bacteria involved in the formation of acne. It works well in combination with other treatments, such as antibiotic gels. Any cream may have irritating side effects in some unlucky people, and/or lead to uneven skin tones in darker-skinned people. One can start with every-other-day use and increase if no skin irritation.

Question 2

what is the strongest dose of benzoyl peroxide?

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10 percent: Bost situatios need only 2.5-5 % but you can ues higher.

Question 3

what are some contraindications for benzoyl peroxide?

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Very Few: Topical benzoyl peroxide is usually prescribed for the treatment of acne. When used as directed, it is a safe medication. The only real contradiction is any known allergies to the drug or the other chemicals and preservatives in the product.

Question 4

is benzoyl peroxide a steroid?

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No: No it is not a steroid.

Question 5

how to apply benzac (benzoyl peroxide)?

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Bid: Twice a day  on acne   rinse face  & back daily.

Question 6

how long will it take benzoyl peroxide to work?

Accepted Answer

Up to 2 months: Acne can be a very frustrating condition. Most over the counter and prescription medications don't work to clear up the spots you have. They start working from day 1 to prevent new pimples. However, it can take up to 8 weeks for pimples to form, and some under the surface of your skin may still pop up in that 8 week period. Be patient! don't stop your acne medications and you will see results.

Question 7

after applying benzoyl peroxide do you wash it off?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Some benzoyl peroxide based washes are meant to be washed off. Cream and gel preparations are meant to be left on.  The type of benzoyl peroxide dictates whether to leave it on.  Keep in mind that it may bleach your clothes or linens, so sleep in a raggedy t-shirt if you are using it at night.

Question 8

which is better defferin or benzac (benzoyl peroxide)?

Accepted Answer

Whichever works 4 u: Benzac is a brand of benzoyl peroxide (http://www.drugs.com/cons/benzac-topical.html). Various strengths of benzoyl peroxide are available over-the-counter w/o prescription. Differin is a brand of adapalene (http://www.drugs.com/differin.html), which is available by prescription only. Typically we recommend OTC products 1st. Failing that, we then try any number of prescription options.

Question 9

what quantity can i use of benzoyl peroxide at one time ?

Accepted Answer

You can : Cover the area involved as long  as it does not dry out too much. Be sure to use an anti acne moisturizer

Question 10

which benzoyl peroxide brand is good & does what it says ?

Accepted Answer

Follow directions: Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne and  it comes in liquid, bar, gel lotion or cream form.  Start with once daily to see how your skin reacts to this medication. Follow the directions on the package or on your prescription label carefully.  Ask your doctor/pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.  See http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a601026.Html for more info.

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