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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.
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A 46-year old asked:
My benzoyl peroxide cream changed color from white to light brown. Does this mean it's gone bad?
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Can I put benzoyl peroxide cream on a popped pimple?
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Would 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cream be safe to use on pimple?
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Would toothpaste or a 5% benzoyl peroxide cream heal a pimple faster?
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Is benzoyl peroxide cream or sulfur cream better for acne?
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A 36-year old asked:
Does benzoyl peroxide cream work for back acne?
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Which is more effective in acne healing: toothpaste or a 5% benzoyl peroxide cream?
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A 43-year old 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 30-year old asked:
Can you apply a moisturizer on the top of benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) cream?
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How good is benzac (benzoyl peroxide) pimple cream?
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A 38-year old asked:
Should I use a benzoyl peroxide acne cream with a light sunburn?
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Does benzac (benzoyl peroxide) ac cream get rid of oily skin and redness, as well as the pimples?
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A 43-year old asked:
Which one should I use for sensitive skin? Benzoyl peroxide acne cream or salicylic acid acne cream?
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A 40-year old asked:
How long can erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide topical cream be stored at room temp?
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Does clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) rapid action treatment cream work?
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Is benzac (benzoyl peroxide) a good zit cream?
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A 46-year old asked:
Will cortisone cream help allergic rash from benzoyl peroxide?
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A 34-year old asked:
Should you put prescription face cream and Clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) on the same spot on your face?
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A 39-year old asked:
What will happen if i put pimple cream on my spider bite? Does benzoyl peroxide kill spider germs?
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A member asked:
can i use tretinion cream and benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) topical gel at the same time at night?
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A 17-year old female asked:
I am using tretinion cream at bedtime and clindamycin-benzoyl perox gel in the morning. Do I need to wash the tretinion cream off in the morning?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is benzoyl peroxide meant to cause my cheeks to itch?
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A 29-year old asked:
All those products and the proactiv system contain benzoyl peroxide?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Is benzoyl peroxide a steroid?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is a side effect of benzoyl peroxide skin aging?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Can you use benzoyl peroxide and retinol together?
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A member asked about a male:
IS BENZAC (benzoyl peroxide) 5 % GOOD FOR BLACKHEADS ?
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A 29-year old asked:
How do I apply benzoyl peroxide to get rid of cold sores?
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A 47-year old asked:
What do you do if skin cracks with clearasil (benzoyl peroxide)?
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A 32-year old asked:
What are the side effects of benzoyl peroxide if you have no allergey to it?
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