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Is it fine to use a solution with alcohol or any skincare with alcohol denat or should i stop (acne prone skin)(inflammation)?

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Dr. Edward Keuer answered

Benzoyl peroxide: Those products are likely to irritate. More beneficial would be a 5% Benzoyl peroxide cream or gel, applied thinly at night and washed off each morning. These are available OTC.

Answered 8/1/2016

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A member asked:

Is it fine to use a solution with alcohol or any skincare with alcohol denat or should i stop (acne prone skin)(inflammation)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Keuer answered

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