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Can toothpaste actually work on acne?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Get a real Rx: This is the 21st century. If topical benzoyl peroxide 5% 2x/day hasn't cleared you in two weeks, get prescription-strength treatment from your physician. The medications for all but the most severe cases are inexpensive and safe.
Answered 1/19/2014
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No: No. Toothpaste only belongs in the mouth because it can burn your skin. Use an astringent that has salicylic acid in it.
Answered 2/14/2014
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No it can not: Toothpaste as name states is for teeth, get the proper acne meds to treat acne-;).
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: But if you try it you can see how easy it is to get a chemical burn on the skin. The redness and eventual scarring it can cause in areas where it is used deters most who try it.
Answered 12/26/2017
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