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A 20-year-old male asked:
Can prolonged and heavy use of 2.5% benzoyl peroxide permanently damage the skin?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 58 years experience
No: If it is drying or irritating, this will quickly heal when you take a rest from it.
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Last updated Aug 5, 2016
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