Question 1

forehead swelling due to benzoyl peroxide; brought down with prescription prednisolone but eye swelling began and is persistent. am i allergic to prelone too?

Accepted Answer

Gravity: The swelling of the eyelids is probably just due to gravity with fluid from forehead going downwards.  Ice packs followed by hot packs after 24 hrs will resolve this swelling.
This is especially true if only one eye is involved and it is the eye below the forehead swelling.

Question 2

most acne treatments contain benzoyl peroxide, but they contain about 5- 10 % of it. what would happen if i used something with 50%?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Because there is no 50% bezoyl peroxide available unless you are pharmacist knows how to do it.

Question 3

benzoyl peroxide allergy treatments?

Accepted Answer

Stop using.: Benzoyl peroxide allergy is pretty rare. When it happens we simply stop the product, and the rash usually resolves without any further treatment.

Question 4

treatments for what i think is subclinical acne please. have tried bhas, benzoyl peroxide , microdermabrasion but nothing has worked.

Accepted Answer

Subclinical acne????: If it is subclinical who is it bothering? You? Your dermatologist? I can set up a charitable foundation that you can send checks to if it makes you feel better for the caring of people with subclinical acne and many other subclinical conditions.

Question 5

i find things like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid spot treatments aren't helping my pimples fade faster. so, instead i use drying treatments. this does kind of help my breakouts, although it sometimes makes my face dry and itchy; suggestions?

Accepted Answer

: If persistent and bothersome- best to see a dermatologist

Question 6

are brown and red hyperpigmentations from acne and benzoyl peroxide (burn) permenant ? how long does it takes for my skin to return to an even tone and what topical treatments help? i currently stopped using bp and uses retinol and moisturizer daily.

Accepted Answer

Not permanent: But will be slow to resolve. Adapalene, if you can get it, is good for this and is OTC in US. Retinol might help but tretinoin will do much more. Controlling the acne is essential.

Question 7

how to apply benzac (benzoyl peroxide)?

Accepted Answer

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

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

can benzoyl peroxide bleaches your skin?

Accepted Answer

No: Can dry not bleach.

Question 10

is it alright to use benzoyl peroxide after derma rolling?

Accepted Answer

Derma rolling- no: Derma rolling or microneedling is not safe.  You can end up with a skin infection or new scarring of your skin.  Adding benzoyl peroxide to derma rolled skin can cause irritation and inflammation.

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What are the treatments for benzoyl peroxide swelling

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Forehead swelling due to benzoyl peroxide; brought down with prescription prednisolone but eye swelling began and is persistent. am i allergic to prelone too?

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Most acne treatments contain benzoyl peroxide, but they contain about 5- 10 % of it. what would happen if i used something with 50%?

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Benzoyl peroxide allergy treatments?

A member asked:

Treatments for what i think is subclinical acne please. have tried bhas, benzoyl peroxide , microdermabrasion but nothing has worked.

A member asked:

I find things like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid spot treatments aren't helping my pimples fade faster. so, instead i use drying treatments. this does kind of help my breakouts, although it sometimes makes my face dry and itchy; suggestions?

A member asked:

Are brown and red hyperpigmentations from acne and benzoyl peroxide (burn) permenant ? how long does it takes for my skin to return to an even tone and what topical treatments help? i currently stopped using bp and uses retinol and moisturizer daily.

A member asked:

How to apply benzac (benzoyl peroxide)?

A member asked:

Which is better defferin or benzac (benzoyl peroxide)?

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Can benzoyl peroxide bleaches your skin?

A member asked:

Is it alright to use benzoyl peroxide after derma rolling?

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