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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 Mcgowan answered

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

Answered 1/23/2015

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

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