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Most acne treatments contain benzoyl peroxide, but they contain about 5- 10 % of it. what would happen if i used something with 50%?
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Nothing: Because there is no 50% bezoyl peroxide available unless you are pharmacist knows how to do it.
Answered 2/2/2013
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