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I use benzoyl peroxide when i get a pimple, but now i will start using a blue light treatment.is that ok, using blu light therapy after using benzyol?

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

Yes.: There should be no problem. But be sure to tell the doctor about the benzoyl peroxide (and anything else that you've been applying or taking orally) before you get the first treatment.

Answered 12/1/2012

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A member asked:

I use benzoyl peroxide when i get a pimple, but now i will start using a blue light treatment.is that ok, using blu light therapy after using benzyol?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

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