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What Causes Red Bumps On The Face After Using Benzoyl Peroxide For Acne?
hi i have some acne on my face and my dermatalogist prescripesd effaclar duo+ and a benzoyl proxide cream to use every other night but after applyin effaclar duo i felt a burning sensation on my skin and now after using it for a weeks i have itchy red bumps and got 3 pimples on my face and my skin texture is dry and flaky should i stop using it ? and what can i do to make my skin go back to normal
Tue, 9 Jul 2019
Hello,
Very rarely people will develop an allergy to benzoyl peroxide.
Yes, it will produce rashes and eruptions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
Very rarely people will develop an allergy to benzoyl peroxide.
Yes, it will produce rashes and eruptions.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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