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I just bought benzac (benzoyl peroxide) ac 5% bp and i saw acrylates copolymer which release glycerin to moisturize dry skin so does bp moisturize face and get rid acne?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Benzoyl peroxide: I see you are also using doxycyclne and tretinoin. This is a good combination. If you are not getting satisfactory results, you're old enough to be a possible candidate for isotretinoin.

Answered 8/19/2014

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A member asked:

I just bought benzac (benzoyl peroxide) ac 5% bp and i saw acrylates copolymer which release glycerin to moisturize dry skin so does bp moisturize face and get rid acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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