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I used benzoyl peroxide 10% for acne everyday. today my skin started to burn really bad when using it like it was on fire. is this normal?
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No: Some people are allergic to benzoyl peroxide. It is also irritating to some degree for almost everyone. 10% is a high strength, but it doesn't actually work any better than 2.5%. You should lay off it for a few days, and if you wish to keep using benzoyl peroxide, you could re-try a lower concentration.
Answered 11/15/2015
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