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A 23-year-old female asked:

I have combination skin. day before i used a salicylic facewash and then benzoly peroxide cream. now my face is red, itchy since yesterday. did i burn?

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Dr. Suzanne Galli
Dr. Suzanne Gallianswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 26 years experience
Acne products: Both products can irritate the skin. You may consider using one or the other after your skin recovers.
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Dr. Glynis Ablonanswered
Dermatology 31 years experience
Both are drying: so I would pick one of the two to start. If you have acne the BP will likely help more but again is drying and can be irritating. Best to see derm for best regimen depending on your skin
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