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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 Dohan answered
Dermatology 57 years experience
No: If it is drying or irritating, this will quickly heal when you take a rest from it.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How can I lessen the side effects of benzoyl peroxide on my skin?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lorrie Klein answered
Dermatology 36 years experience
Benzoyl peroxide: Benzoyl peroxide can cause irritation if you are allergic to it or if the concentration is too strong. You can try a lower concentration (2.5-3%) on a small area first but if that still causes a reaction you shouldn't use it at all.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What do you do if skin cracks with clearasil (benzoyl peroxide)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Dry Skin: Moisturize with cerave lotion to help with the dry skin. Cerave lotion is otc.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Have very fair skin, so these red marks stick out pretty badly. My question is, will benzoyl peroxide help fade these marks?
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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Pimples?: Are you calling your red marks pimples or picking or scratches or a rash. Sounds like you think it is bad and may be worth seeing your doctor to get on a regiman to get the acne under control. If it is a rash your will need treatment. Always avoid picking since that scars.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How is benzoyl peroxide supposed to react to your skin when you apply it?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Steckelman answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Drying etc: May dry the skin slightly lighten the skin poss. Redness skin may feel tight.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Can you help? Is 10% benzoyl peroxide too much for my skin?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Steckelman answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes: Most pts. Have too much local reaction with 10 %.
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