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Is benzoyl peroxide effective for acne my skin is oily i have few pimples but much of post acne hyper pigmentation red marks..

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: Otc benzoyl peroxide 2% or 5% costs $5-10. Be careful: it will bleach clothing, towels, bed sheets. It is irritating & drying near lips & eyelids. If you control acne, you will slowly recover more normal color. A dermatologist can help with prescriptions. If you get branded benzoyl peroxide (proactiv) you will pay 10x more for same thing.

Answered 7/9/2013

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Is benzoyl peroxide effective for acne my skin is oily i have few pimples but much of post acne hyper pigmentation red marks..

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