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Can i use benzoyl peroxide for my oily skin ???

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

For acne not oil: This is a very common treatment for acne but may not solve the problem of oily skin because it works primarily as an antibiotic

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Can i use benzoyl peroxide for my oily skin ???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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