can overapplying benozyl peroxide severe skin acne?
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I only have an anectodatal answer for you.  But, I had a boyfriend who constantly used the stuff.  His skin got worse and worse.  I suggested that maybe he should gradually cut back to see if his skin would do better and after two weeks he wasn't using it at all and his skin was a lot better.  I thin k it over dryed his skin and therefore, it over produced oils to try and compensate and then it became a vicious cycle.  By the way, a lot of people swear by Pro-Activ to prevent it in the first place and not to treat it after it has occurred.  Good luck
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Proactive is the greatest invention I have ever come across. My brother had horrible acne and in a few weeks it cleared it up almost completely. He's tried all the commercial face washes, the poor decloggers, the oil removing wipes...everything. He tried 7 different typed of antibiotics. NOTHING worked. Eventually my mum thought "this can't hurt since nothing else has worked" and it worked wonders. Not the cheapest solution but definitely the best!
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My sister had really bad acne and went to the dermatologist.  One of the things the doctor had her do - was to put hot compresses on her face.  So - i think you're on to something.\n\nIf you can - go and see a dermatologist.\n\nHave you tried Proactiv?  It seems to help a lot of people who have tried most everything else.
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I was using Proactiv for about a year and is was keeping my skin clear then all of a sudden it stopped working, I think my skin got to use to it.  I'm now using Retin-A, it is doing a great job.  I have never tried Murad Acne.
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When we discuss the problem ACNE, it is particularly inexhaustible topic and believe me I know what I am talking about,dear.The acne solution Solodyn has one active ingredient, which has shown over the years very positive results in curing or alleviating acne, namely the antibiotic Minocycline ( actually it is from the group of the tetracycline's as Doxicycline, Erythromicyne,etc). I ave no idea about the severity of acne you have, is it mild,cystic, but at any event the choice of the therapy should be administered by a dermatology st, because no creams over the counter help in this skin condition. Then another vital point is the healthy living and the specified diet, a balanced one, the intake of plenty of pure water ( if you drink at least 8 glasses a day you would observe great results),eating of raw veggies and fruits. There are so many factors that are causing aggravation of acne,especially the stress.Well, as to "Solodyn" it can either work well for you or not, that is the truth,for the sake of the personal response to the medication( to some people just Minocyclyne is not strong enough) and your dermatologyst prescribed you only topical solution without a medicine for the peroral intake? It's not wise, the best results are obtained when there is synchronized topical and internal treatment. If you ask me I would recommend you as one of the best choices Zynerit,which contains the antibiotic Erythromycin and Zink, it is proven the effect and this antibiotic works best among the others.\nI think I should stop writing, because as I said from the beginning it is inexhaustible theme. If you need contact me, I will help you with whatever I could.\nTake care.Do not feel down because of pimples, please..\nHave a great time!
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Hi,\nSolutions for acne that is resistant to treatment:\n\nInvestigate compliance\nIncrease frequency of topical treatment\nBegin or increase oral antibiotic dosage\nSearch for hormonal derangement\nBegin oral isotretinoin therapy\n\nOral treatment:\n\nAcne that is resistant to topical treatment requires oral antibiotics. Many of the antibiotics useful in acne also have an anti-inflammatory activity, which is nearly as important as their effect on the P acnes itself. Oral erythromycin used to be a common treatment for acne, but the rise of resistance has greatly reduced its utility. It is necessary to begin the treatment with doxycycline or minocylcine. Acquired resistance to minocycline and doxycycline is less common than to erythromycin but is still a concern, and use of these drugs should be limited to those patients who truly need them. Patients are instructed to take the drug with food this minimises stomach complaints and maximises compliance. If minocycline or doxycycline cannot be used, alternatives include co-trimoxazole and ciprofloxacin. Risk of acquiring resistance to these drugs after long-term use has not been studied, but the use of these drugs should be minimised. In general, cephalosporins and penicillins are not very effective in treating acne. The increased cost of some of these newer drugs may make using isotretinoin an attractive option in the long-term treatment.\n\nHormonal treatment:\n\nIt is wrong to assume that any woman with acne have a hormonal derangement. In fact, androgen levels do not correlate with acne severity among people with acne. Acne resistant to treatment, especially in a woman with irregular menses, should be investigated. Measurements of total and free testosterone as well as dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate. If these levels are raised, four approaches may be taken: suppression with low dose oral corticosteroid, oral contraception, cyproterone acetate or spironolactone.\n\nIsotretinoin revolutionised the treatment of severe acne. It is used in case of severe nodular acne, but it is commonly used for severe acne that is resistant to oral antibiotics as well. Patients should be monitored routinely. \n\nFeel Freeto contact\n\nDr.Mojo
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Each person has a differnt type of skin.  So whether it works or not really depends what type of skin you have.  The over the counter medication that you can get usually works for most skin types.\n\nThere is a good article about the different types of acne creams and how there work here: http://www.theknowguide.com/acne-4.html
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I had BAD acne.  Mostly stress and poor diet caused it.  I called and got the $20 "sample starter kit" off the infomercial because nothing else was really working.  My acne cleared up in less than a month!!!  The only time I get break-outs now is if I stop using the Proactiv.  That is sorta bad because you have to keep using it or you'll be back in the same boat.  By the way, I'm not a teenager - I'm 31 years old.  I didn't have acne as a teen.  If you don't want the "subscription" where they send it to you every month, you can buy it off of eBay, too.
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yes acne is very treatable, that wouldn't stop decent guys.  If you want to treat it, you should condisder using pro-active. It works very very good and is very easy. I used to have acne bad, but now my face is clear.
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no, its mainly for acne and blemishes
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ways to get rid of pimples\n1. Don't pick, press, rub, or otherwise manipulate your pimples. If you do, you risk spreading the bacteria and increasing the chances of scarring.\n\n2. Use an over-the-counter product containing benzoyl peroxide once or twice a day. It helps break up the plug of dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil that clogs the pore and forms an acne blemish. And it cuts down on the bacteria, too. Start with the lowest concentration, and work your way up.\n\n3. Try over-the-counter products containing sulfur or resorcinol, which help unplug oil glands by irritating the skin. However, most dermatologists believe that benzoyl peroxide is the most effective over-the-counter ingredient for acne.\n\n4. Don't just spot-treat acne; put the product on acne-prone areas, too. That can include your entire face (avoid the lips and eyes), back, and chest.\n\n5. Go easy on your face. Washing removes oils from the surface of the skin, not from within the plugged ducts. In fact, if you're too aggressive in your quest for cleanliness, you may end up drying out or irritating the sensitive skin on your face.\n\n6. Wash properly once or twice a day, using a mild soap, and rub lightly with your fingertips and warm water. If your skin is oily, use a soap with benzoyl peroxide for its drying properties.\n\n7. Don't use brushes, rough sponges, cleansers with granules or walnut hulls, or anything similar on the delicate facial skin. \n\n8. Don't use oily products, such as hair pomades, heavy oil-based facial moisturizers, or oily cleansers.\n\n9. Use water-based make-up.\n\n10. Don't get a facial. You may end up doing more harm than good.\n\n11. Don't rest your chin on your hands or constantly touch your face.\n\n12. Protect your skin from cancer and wrinkles without aggravating your acne by choosing an oil- free sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.\n\n13. Don't worry about what you eat, unless you notice a correlation between a particular food and your skin breaking out.\n\n14. Watch out for iodine, which can be found in multiple vitamins and iodized salt. Some doctors believe iodine may encourage acne.
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It is not harmful as long as its in a solution of 2-3%, diluted and applied topically in the treatment of Acne. It can be applied topically in a solution of 10 - 60%) often  by dermatologists to remove Warts. The only real side effects could be stinging or burning and that was from people that used it twice a day at a high concentration. Salicylic Acid is an active ingredient in many topically applied Skin Care products (including moisturizing creams). Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) is manufactured from the acetate ester of the hydroxyl group of Salicylic Acid.
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If your problem is just a pimple, I would suggest putting benzoyl peroxide on it (Like Johnson & Johnson's Persa-Gel 10).  You just put a small dab on the pimple and it clears up pretty quickly.  You might also want to try putting toothpaste on your pimple (instead of the benzoyl peroxide), lots of beauty editors for magazines swear by it.
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The most effective products I have used are a combination of salycylic acid medication (stridex wipes/pads) plus a benzoyl peroxide cream (Clearasil daily acne control cream). This has helped clear my acne symptoms. \nI had to see a dermatologist in the past, though, because sometimes acne can turn into an infection...w/ the redness and inflammation symptoms spreading to different areas of your face. He prescribed me a few things, one was an antibiotic to kill the infection that was causing the acne to spread. Just thought I'd add that in case you don't see an improvement from over-the-counter products. Good luck
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hydrogen peroxide is basically alchohal used to disinfect use that by rubbing it on your acne and in a week or so it should get better...cologne and perfume work too they have alcohal, so if you have any of that just rub it on there and it should get better\n\nhope this helps
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I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!\n\nThose of us who suffer from acne have usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:\n\n1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.\n\n2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.\n\nI found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back. It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.\n\nThere is a great website: http://cure-my-acne.info/3daycure/  that has all the details. I really suggest you check it out and see if it works as well for you as it did for me.
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If you are prone to acne, Proactiv is wonderful.  Otherwise just use Oxy pads or some other over-the-counter acne medicine to help dry it out.  Also, use a facial cleanser with gritty stuff in it every day.  Practiv has one as part of its program, and St Ives makes an apricot scrub.  They are great for cutting down on blackheads, which can later turn into pimples.