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Doc, can you give the description of benzoyl peroxide to be use for acne/ pimple? how many percent?
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Yes: In US that is available over the counter. No prescription necessary. It is available in U.S. at 5% and 10%. Always start with weakest. You can go up. The skin if irritated may turn reddish then slow down. There are combination drugs of benzoyl peroxide + antibiotic if have infection but those need Rx in U.S.
Answered 9/19/2015
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