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Benzac AC Wash With 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Doesn't Work To Cure My White Heads

Hi, I have lots of whiteheads on my chest , arms, and my back. I don t have any pimples , and I ve been using Benzac AC Wash with 5% benzoyl peroxide for nearly 4 weeks. I m not sure that it is going to work.
Sat, 20 Aug 2011
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hi

welcome to healthcare magic forum
white heads is also type of acne .
it is describe as grade 1 acne
benzoyl peroxide alone is not much effective
retinoid or adapeline will do best
better to consult dermatologist
peeling ,laser ,extraction will give excellent result
avoid applying moisturizer over face

i hope i have answered your question
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Benzac AC Wash With 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Doesn't Work To Cure My White Heads

hi welcome to healthcare magic forum white heads is also type of acne . it is describe as grade 1 acne benzoyl peroxide alone is not much effective retinoid or adapeline will do best better to consult dermatologist peeling ,laser ,extraction will give excellent result avoid applying moisturizer over face i hope i have answered your question