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Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide

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6.6  Effectiveness
2.8  Side Effects
5.4  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 2 Benzoyl Peroxide side effects and 2 Benzoyl Peroxide benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Benzoyl Peroxide, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 10% 75% 10% 5%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 90% 10% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 95% 0% 5%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 95% 5% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 60% 30% 10%
Sleep 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 0% 95% 0% 5%
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Commonly Reported Benzoyl Peroxide Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Blistering 95% 0% 5% 0% 0%
Change in Skin Coloring 70% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Eyes 94.1% 5.9% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Skin 50% 20% 30% 0% 0%
Itching 70% 25% 5% 0% 0%
Redness 65% 20% 10% 5% 0%
Scaling 88.9% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 85% 15% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Benzoyl Peroxide Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Eye / Vision Problems 95% 0% 5% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Benzoyl Peroxide
19 Sep 2011 After 2 years, i finally begin to see that it has started helping. it seals the skin and keeps it from getting oily.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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15 Aug 2011 sick stuff go for it
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03 Aug 2011 At first Benzoyl Peroxide was clearing up my acne, but after a while it started making my eyes puffy even if I didn't apply it by my eyes.
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04 Jul 2011 I liked it a lot
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16 Jul 2010 Didn't really work for my breakouts.
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