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Hi is bumpy skin texture while using benzoyl peroxide normal? i am on my third day of using 10% bpo cleanser and my skin texture turned visibly bumpy (not acne, bumps?

Q: hi is bumpy skin texture while using benzoyl peroxide normal? i am on my third day of using 10% bpo cleanser and my skin texture turned visibly bumpy (not acne, bumps?

: Benzoyl peroxide causes dry skin not bumps. Your skin may be to sensitive to this lotion. I would suggest a rest for several days then try a milder lotion 5% as a trial.

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Benzoyl peroxide causes dry skin not bumps. Your skin may be to sensitive to this lotion. I would suggest a rest for several days then try a milder lotion 5% as a trial.

Answered 12/26/2021

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A member asked:

Hi is bumpy skin texture while using benzoyl peroxide normal? i am on my third day of using 10% bpo cleanser and my skin texture turned visibly bumpy (not acne, bumps?

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