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Benzoyl peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide is one of the top treatments recommended for acne. It can help to reduce whiteheads and blackheads. It's antibacterial properties help to kill P. acne on and just under the surface of the skin without the need for internal antibiotic medications. It will also dry out pustules and reduce associated inflammation, speeding up the healing process.

Benzoyl Peroxide is available in hundreds of products including, creams, gels, lotions, facial masks and cleansing bars. It is typically available in 2.5%, 5% and 10% strengths. Stronger solutions are available by prescerption. Regular use is most effective. Results can take up to 6 weeks. Your acne may seem to get worse at first before it gets better. If you experience side effects check with your doctor before you continue use.

Possible Side Effects:

  • Irritation of skin
  • Blistering
  • Itching
  • Skin rash
  • Severe redness
  • Burning

Some brands of benzoyl peroxide products:

  • Acne-Aid Vanishing Cream
  • Benoxyl 5 Lotion
  • Benoxyl 10 Lotion
  • Benzac AC 2½ Gel
  • Benzac AC 5 Gel
  • Benzac AC 10 Gel
  • Benzac W Wash 10
  • Clean & Clear Persagel 5
  • Clean & Clear Persagel 10
  • Clearasil Maximum Strength Medicated Anti-Acne 10 Tinted Cream
  • Clearasil Maximum Strength Medicated Anti-Acne 10 Vanishing Cream
  • Clear By Design 2.5 Gel
  • Clearplex 5
  • Clearplex 10
  • Cuticura Acne 5 Cream
  • Del-Aqua-5 Gel
  • Del-Aqua-10 Gel
  • Desquam-X 10 Bar
  • Desquam-X 2.5 Gel
  • Desquam-X 5 Gel
  • Desquam-X 10 Gel
  • Exact 5 Tinted Cream
  • Fostex 10 Bar
  • Fostex 10 Cream
  • Fostex 5 Gel
  • Neutrogena Acne Mask 5
  • Noxzema Clear-ups Maximum Strength 10 Lotion
  • Noxzema Clear-ups On-The-Spot 10 Lotion
  • Oxy Balance Deep Action Night Formula Lotion
  • Oxy 10 Balance Emergency Spot Treatment Cover-Up Formula Gel
  • Oxy 10 Balance Emergency Spot Treatment Invisible Formula Gel
  • Oxy Balance Emergency Spot Treatment Invisible Formula Gel
  • Oxy 10 Balance Maximum Medicated Face Wash
  • PanOxyl AQ 2½ Gel
  • PanOxyl AQ 5 Gel
  • PanOxyl AQ 10 Gel
  • PanOxyl 5 Bar
  • PanOxyl 10 Bar
 
 

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