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I've been using benzoyl peroxide for about a month and my acne has only gotten worse. why? should i stop using it?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: There are different kinds of acne and different degrees of severity. There are a variety of meds in use. Probably your best therapy will be oral spironolactone 100mg a day for several years.Safe except if pregnant or in kidney failure.

Answered 2/22/2016

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A member asked:

I've been using benzoyl peroxide for about a month and my acne has only gotten worse. why? should i stop using it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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