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Benzoyl peroxide irritation
I have applied benzoyl peroxide cream on my face and my face become dark red and it's burning what to do please help me please please please please:(((
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Dr. Asmita Dhekne Chebbi
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Benzoyl peroxide can cause irritation and that's why it's very important to use it the right way. For the moment, stop the BPO and please use epithelaile Ah cream twice a day for 3-5 days. After that you could start using BPO, just for 2 hours every night on the pimple prone area.
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