A 40-year-old member asked:

Why did using benzoyl peroxide cream for my acne cause patchy redness?

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Acne: It causes photosensitivity . That's why you are told not to expose to the sun

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A 20-year-old male asked:

I have PIH on my face. Also there is a bit of redness. I am currently using Benzoyl peroxide but there are only few acne left on my face. Can i also use kojic acid in mornings to treat PIH ? I apply benzoyl peroxide only on nights.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have redness all over my face. At night I use a benzoyl peroxide cleanser& acne lighteners. I don't know if I have normal or oily skin?

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I constantly have a red/dry "mustache" on my upper lip. I use benzoyl peroxide and moisturizer daily for acne. What can I do to calm redness?

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A 20-year-old female asked:

If I am using a lighting serum for my acne mark at night should I not use benzoyl peroxide cream in the morning ?

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A 49-year-old member asked:

I've been using a cream (composition - adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) for acne for 2 months without results - what's going on?

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