Question 1

currently i am treating my allergy from benzoyl peroxide 10% can i wash my face with facewash containing salicylic acid at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Benzoyl peroxide: For the moment, i would only use mild soap and eater and apply moisturizer after you wash your face

Question 2

how should i use salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide together?

Accepted Answer

Can be used but: Some dermatologist recommend salicylic acid and benzyl peroxide together but may increase skin irritatin and drying effect on the skin
benzyl peroxide kills acne causing bacteria but can cause skin irritation and dryness .While salicylic acid promotes skin turn over to unclog pores but can also cause skin irriation and dryness.
Combination products are available in form of cleanses, masks, gels;loti.

Question 3

can i use purifying salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide together ? purifying salicylic acid to clean pores and benzoyl peroxide to kill bacteria.

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: Acne is commonly treated with multiple medicated products such as these.  Most people tolerate it well.   Redness and irritation is a potential problem, which is usually improved by using a hypoallergenic moisturizer, using the products less frequently, or stopping one of them completely.

Question 4

can you advise an acne medication that contains salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide? i had clear skin, and now i am suddenly breaking out!

Accepted Answer

Two products: These are two effective ingredients in acne treatments, but they work differently and I don't think are usually combined in the same product. Salicyclic acid aids exfoliation and prevents clogged pores. Benzoyl peroxide works by killing bacteria that cause breakouts.  They are both very drying so figuring out how much of each your skin can handle is important. I think you need two products:)

Question 5

acne skin care question.  is salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide better?

Accepted Answer

Acne care: Looking at and comparing the pros and cons of both salicylic acid vs benzoyl peroxide they are both very evenly matched with no real winners. I find benzoyl peroxide better for my acne, but then there are also may people who would disagree and go with salicylic acid is  better at treating acne. So if you have never used either treatments use one then the other for 30 days. See what is best.

Question 6

in acne medication, what's the difference between salicylic acid & benzoyl peroxide?

Accepted Answer

Clearing pores: Benzoyl peroxide is a drying agent that kills the bacteria causing acne. Salicylic acid removes dead skin, unclogs pores, and kills the bacteria. Salicylic acid is more effective than benzoyl peroxide in clearing the pores. It also has less side-effects that benzoyl peroxide.

Question 7

can i use products containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat my acne if i'm currently breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Topical acne meds are safe, just do not use them on the breast near the nipple

Question 8

i use salicylic acid & benzoyl peroxide 3 x per day each for acne. i also use aveeno (oatmeal) & eucerin 3 x per day for eczma. will this cause toxic build up?

Accepted Answer

Too much is too much: No need to use Benzoyl Peroxide and or Salicylic acid more than twice a day --- irritation will follow.

Question 9

i suffer from severe itchycheek acne with pimples, black heads and sometimes cystic acne. i have tried salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and retinol a.

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Your acne is a function of hormones. Certain birth control can make it better, other birth control can make it worse. Do you have normal menstrual cycles? You will probably do well with oral spironolactone and topical tretinoin. This usually works in 3 months, then is continued. If it fails, oral isotretinoin will rescue you.

Question 10

is salicylic acid 2% as effective as benzoyl peroxide 5%?

Accepted Answer

Use as tolerated: Topical benzoyl peroxide 5% or 10% as tolerated is your best bet unless you have a lot of blackheads, in which case a retinoic acid derivative may be best. If you are not clear in two weeks, get with your personal physician who can add something that will work.

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Currently i am treating my allergy from benzoyl peroxide 10% can i wash my face with facewash containing salicylic acid at the same time?

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How should i use salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide together?

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Can i use purifying salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide together ? purifying salicylic acid to clean pores and benzoyl peroxide to kill bacteria.

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Can you advise an acne medication that contains salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide? i had clear skin, and now i am suddenly breaking out!

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Acne skin care question. is salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide better?

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In acne medication, what's the difference between salicylic acid & benzoyl peroxide?

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Can i use products containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat my acne if i'm currently breastfeeding?

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I use salicylic acid & benzoyl peroxide 3 x per day each for acne. i also use aveeno (oatmeal) & eucerin 3 x per day for eczma. will this cause toxic build up?

A member asked:

I suffer from severe itchycheek acne with pimples, black heads and sometimes cystic acne. i have tried salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and retinol a.

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Is salicylic acid 2% as effective as benzoyl peroxide 5%?

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