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Medications›Benzoyl peroxide cream

Benzoyl peroxide cream

Benzoyl peroxide is the single most effective treatment for acne, and it is safe to use during pregnancy. The 10% cream is most effective, but if it dries your skin too much, try the less concentrated 5% formulation.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgereviewed this

Internal Medicine 42 years experience

BrandsClearasil, Benzac, Desquam, Acneclear

Generic DrugBenzoyl peroxide

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning

Dry or cracking skin

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Can I put benzoyl peroxide cream on a popped pimple?

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Does benzoyl peroxide cream reduce the size or number of pimples?

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A 43-year-old member asked:

The problem is, since I use a benzoyl peroxide cream, the pimples have dried out quite a lot. Can i now pick it off?

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A 52-year-old member asked:

Can benzac (benzoyl peroxide) cream whiten melasma?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Why did using benzoyl peroxide cream for my acne cause patchy redness?

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Does benzoyl peroxide cream work for back acne?

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Which is more effective in acne healing: toothpaste or a 5% benzoyl peroxide cream?

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Can you apply a moisturizer on the top of benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) cream?

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A 28-year-old female asked:

Does benzoyl peroxide cream or gel help with uneven skin tone caused from sun & blemishes caused from pimples? Help

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A 32-year-old member asked:

I am using birth control diane for acne. Will using benzac (benzoyl peroxide) cream help?

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