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I'm currently using akneroxid 5 5% benzoyl peroxide for my sensitive skin acne but i feel like i'm getting more acne. i have been using for 3 days. ?

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Give it 2 more weeks: Your acne is likely to flare in the first week on topical benzoyl peroxide. It is not pleasant but it is your best friend right now. If you're clearly worse off after 3 weeks, get with your personal physician.

Answered 1/18/2015

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