Benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is an acne agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.
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What is benzoyl peroxide?
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A 35-year old asked:
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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A member asked:
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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A 31-year old asked:
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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A 47-year old asked:
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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