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I used benzoyl peroxide 10% on my acne 5 days ago.day 3 i noticed red marks which looked like burn i have stopped using it what can i do now for marks
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Benzoyl peroxide: Do not use tne benzoyl peroxide. Use a moisturizer until your skin returns to normal. Then you can reinstitute the benzoyl peroxide being careful withits application
Answered 7/18/2014
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