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How long does bleaching effect of benzoyl peroxide last on skin?
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Typically very short: duration and mostly happens on darker skin, for a day or two, but it is not common so if your skin lightens with BP, have your dermatologist switch you to a different topical antibacterial agent
Answered 1/13/2018
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