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Can i use purifying salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide together ? purifying salicylic acid to clean pores and benzoyl peroxide to kill bacteria.

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Yes, you can: Acne is commonly treated with multiple medicated products such as these. Most people tolerate it well. Redness and irritation is a potential problem, which is usually improved by using a hypoallergenic moisturizer, using the products less frequently, or stopping one of them completely.

Answered 6/29/2016

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Acne combo treatment: Yes, it is okay to use these two agents together for severe acne, but the combination can be too harsh for some people. It safest to start with a wash (cleansing soap) to test tolerance. If no severe redness or irritation, you can use topicals (pads or gels) one after the other.

Answered 1/6/2018

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