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Benzoyl peroxide is an acne agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Acne medications

Brands

Benzoyl peroxide cream • Benzac • Desquam • Clearasil • Acneclear

Side Effects

Common

Scaling skin
Itching or burning
Dry or cracking skin
Pain
Itchy rash
Burning sensation
Skin redness or irritation
Red skin
Red scaling rash
Itchy skin

Treats

Acne
3.5
87 reviews
Cystic acne
2.9
14 reviews
Perioral dermatitis
1.9
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What is benzoyl peroxide?

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How to apply benzac (benzoyl peroxide)?

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What is the strongest dose of benzoyl peroxide?

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How long will it take benzoyl peroxide to work?

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After applying benzoyl peroxide do you wash it off?

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What are some contraindications for benzoyl peroxide?

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A 31-year old male asked:

Which is better defferin or benzac (benzoyl peroxide)?

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A 17-year old male asked:

WHAT QUANTITY CAN I USE OF Benzoyl peroxide AT ONE TIME ?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Which benzoyl peroxide brand is good & does what it says ?

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A female asked:

Can i use benzoyl peroxide 2.5 at night and clindymycin in the day?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Is benzoyl peroxide 5% photosensitive? Should I use it only at night ?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Is it possible that benzoyl peroxide usage for a year can make you permanently photosensitive in the areas you used it, even after discontinuation?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Does skin become tolerant to benzoyl peroxide?

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A 32-year old asked:

Can I use my derma wand with benzoyl peroxide?

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A 24-year old asked:

How long does benzoyl peroxide take to clear skin?

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How to choose correct benzoyl peroxide for different skin types?

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A 20-year old female asked:

How long till I see results with benzoyl peroxide 5 percent gel ?

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A 46-year old asked:

How is benzoyl peroxide supposed to react to your skin when you apply it?

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A 18-year old female asked:

How long will benzoyl peroxide red marks last and how can I reduce the redness?

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Could I use benzac (benzoyl peroxide) for my folliculitis problem in the barbae?

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A 20-year old male asked:

Can prolonged and heavy use of 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide permanently damage the skin?

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What should I do if clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) overnight wash irritates my skin?

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A 18-year old male asked:

How long does benzoyl peroxide take to work? I am still breaking out like normal(first week)

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A 16-year old female asked:

I've been using benzoyl peroxide and noticed that my face looks more tan. Is that reversible?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Benzoyl peroxide does not work for me anymore. Im having more breakouts now. What am i suppose to do?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Does bumpy skin texture from Benzoyl peroxide resolve immediately after stopping use/ using less often?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Will the red marks I got from benzoyl peroxide 10% fade with time or does it causes permanent marks I am terrified right now?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Hi I used benzoyl peroxide for about 3 months off and on. I see a change in my skin texture it looks very raw and damaged. Will this heal or or stay?

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A 16-year old female asked:

Is benzoyl peroxide a steroid?

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Does benzoyl peroxide bleach skin?

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