Question 1

does hydrogen peroxide help heal cystic acne?

Accepted Answer

Much too weak: Cystic acne seldom responds well to any measure short of isotretinoin, which is not for the faint-hearted. Only a dermatologist can prescribe it. There are adjuncts, but don't expect much benefit from hydrogen peroxide -- its penetrates poorly. Benzoyl peroxide is a mainstay against milder acne.

Question 2

hydrogen peroxide good for adult acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Benzoyl peroxide (bpo) would be a much better choice. Bpo is lipid soluble and will help to dry up skin oils (sebum) and provide a better result for acne, regardless of the patient's age.

Question 3

is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide for acne?

Accepted Answer

Not too frequent: Benzoyl peroxide is a common ingredient in acne products.  Hydrogen peroxide could be use in a pinch.  I use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds in the er.  I have read that with regular use it can damage skin, but on a one time use I have never seen any significant problems.

Question 4

is it harmful to put hydrogen peroxide on acne?

Accepted Answer

Don't: Hydrogen peroxide is helpful to clean wounds if bleeding not for acne care.  Avoid putting chemicals on your face that will not help your skin.

Question 5

is hydrogen peroxide whiten dark spot cause by acne?

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No: The number one most important thing you can do to lighten your skin is to wear sunscreen everyday -- even when it's cloudy. I will prevent your spots from getting darker.
You may also try a natural skin bleaching cream that contains kojic acid at least 4%.

Question 6

can i mix table salt and hydrogen peroxide for acne?

Accepted Answer

Worthless: This is one more &#x27;pop&#x27; remedy that will disappoint you. Acne is a chronic, serious, non-lifestyle-related disease that can be managed medically but will vanish only when it self-cures with age. If two weeks of benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you, get with your personal physician.

Question 7

is hydrogen peroxide a good treatment for facial acne?

Accepted Answer

No: Get something that actually works -- a cheap rx. I start folks on topical clindamycin, with a retinoic acid derivative if there are lots of blackheads, benzoyl peroxide if not. The cost should be almost nothing. More extensive disease is usually manageable by oral antibiotics, and dermatologists have the big guns. This is the 21st century and nobody needs unwanted acne.

Question 8

safe to use hydrogen peroxide on skin for acne(everyday)? i heard it can kill you healthy cells as well due to 'free radical damage'

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen peroxide: Is not safe to use on your skin everyday. It will severely dry out your skin, and will prevent healing of any damaged tissue. You are right about the free radical damage as well. If you use it, use it rarely and sparingly.

Question 9

is it a good idea to use witch hazel and hydrogen peroxide for acne?

Accepted Answer

No.: Witch hazal is fine due to its calming effects on the skin but I do not recommend hydrogen peroxide. It is antibacterial, yes. But it is entirely too harsh for skin and could cause more problems than good. I recommend using a medicated daily cleanser and possibly a leave on product such roc retinol--available in drug stores. If this is not effective, see a dermatologist.

Question 10

bleaching with hydrogen peroxide can remove dark spots on face in 2 weeks? which can remove dark spots from acne faster?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Your treatment will not work. Post-inflammatory acne pigmentation   will  improve with tretinoin  cream + hydroquinone. Control of the acne is important. See a skin dr.

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