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A member asked:
Is there any difference among the otc benzoyl peroxide lotions or creams (prices can vary a lot)?
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Very little.: Gel preparations tend to be more drying than cream preparations (some people want a drying effect, others do not), but the active ingredient is the same. Some have a lower concentration of BP (for the face), and others a higher one (for chest and back). Those are pretty much the only differences.
Answered 6/10/2014
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