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A 21-year-old male asked:

Hi i used benzoyl peroxide for about 3 months off and on. i see a change in my skin texture it looks very raw and damaged. will this heal or or stay?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered

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Heal: Some people get very dry skin from Benzoyl peroxide. Stop using it and it should resolve.

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How can i treat redness / burn from aha and bha or benzoyl peroxide. Are the darkness and redness permenant ? If not how long does it usually take for my skin to recover to its natural skin tone and texture ?

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I used benzoyl peroxide a couple weeks ago and it became irritated and itchy. over time, it subsided but there's a brown mark left over. i was wondering what to use to safely and quickly heal it. i have sensitive skin and usually no skin problems?

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I have been using duac (benzoyl peroxide)for 6 days Now stopped due to the patchyness of my skin tone it looks like hyperpigmentation which Ive never had before,my skin darkened now its patchy Is this temporary how do I fix it is it due from a burn?

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Can i know if darkened skin from chemical burn like Benzoyl Peroxide will be able to heal on its own and return to the same skin tone as the surrounding skin ? How long does it usually take to heal or is it permanent ?

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Use benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin gel once at night, on blemishes & bumps, as prescribed by the doctor, woke up to dark spots in the area where the gel was applied, looks like hyperpigmentation. I dont have dark skin. Should I continue using?

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