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Can "benzac ac gel 5 %" make very mild sunken skin of my face worse ?... my dermatologist dr prescribed this drug for me .

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sunken skin: Stop the benzac (benzoyl peroxide) for a few days and apply a moisturizer to your skin.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 3/13/2014

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A member asked:

Can "benzac ac gel 5 %" make very mild sunken skin of my face worse ?... my dermatologist dr prescribed this drug for me .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Minich agreed

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