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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Side Effects to Benzoly Peroxide
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Side Effects to Benzoly Peroxide
by mish, Sep 16, 2001 12:00AM
About a month ago i used Benzoyl peroxide (4 percent) and immediately got a bad reaction to it. My skin went red and blistery.
It has now been a month and although the redness has gone down, my skin has not fully healed and I am scared I may be permanently scared. I am so scared because before I had mild acne and could cover it with makeuo.....not i have scaring
Please advise.
It has now been a month and although the redness has gone down, my skin has not fully healed and I am scared I may be permanently scared. I am so scared because before I had mild acne and could cover it with makeuo.....not i have scaring
Please advise.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 16, 2001 12:00AM
, Sep 16, 2001 12:00AM
Please don't worry--benzoyl peroxide can make susceptible people red for a while, but never permanently so. Just keep your skin poist and don't use any irritating products. Also, I suggest you see a dermatologist ofr alternative treatments ofr your acne. There are many good ones.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
