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How much time does benzoyl peroxide take to work (acne medication)?

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A few weeks: If you're not seeing good results by 2 weeks, or you're not clear in 4, get with your personal physician who can add something that will probably clear you. It may take as long as 8 weeks to get optimum results with just benzoyl peroxide.

Answered 6/6/2014

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