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2021-12-22 17:28:47
Is it possible to have reaction to benzoyl perroxide and kojic acid use? And breaking the skin barrier as lot of peeling benzoyl perroxide would cause? So is it they should be avoided for a sensitive skin
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Yes benzoyl peroxide can cause peeling of skin.. reduce the application time duration of cream.. apply only over pimples and use it alternate day.. but if it's still causing problems then you need to shifted on another medicine..

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