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Hi. can i used benzolperoxide gel 2% and salsilic acid 2.5%together mixed in lotion to prevent from dryness of skin?

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Dr. Valerie Cacho answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Acne treatment: Dear ShamshaE, The combo of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid is treatment for acne and can dry out your skin. If you are interested in preventing dry skin please use the lotion by itself. Regards, Dr. Cacho

Answered 5/6/2016

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