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Applied a benzoyl peroxide solution to face for acne and face turned red and burned cause? acne free sensitive was the product hist: pcos htn

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Direct effect: Your reaction is a direct action of the benzoyl peroxide. Try using a weaker preparation: it comes in many different strengths. Carefully read your label and ascertain what strength you actually have.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Applied a benzoyl peroxide solution to face for acne and face turned red and burned cause? acne free sensitive was the product hist: pcos htn

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Chapman and another doctor agreed

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