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I applied some topical acne creams that contain benzoyl peroxide, and my acne has gotten all red and it looks like a burn, how do i get red of it fast?

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Stay the course: Starting benzoyl peroxide with fairly severe acne often does this. Ask your physician whether adding an antibiotic or spironolactone would be in order

Answered 6/9/2015

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