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lynnie


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and break out more after a few days.  It looks great after maybe 3 days, but when I keep using it, it gets flaky and i get more zits, and it gets irritated.  I use 2.5% by the way.  Does that mean I should stop using it because i'm sensitive to it, or that its a normal reaction and I just need to keep trucking?  I keep reading the info at www.acne.org and it looks like its supposed to be bad for a while, but I usually just stop because my acne isn't that bad and this looks worse than when i started!

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Lilykind


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When I was on my 10% BP gel, the first thing it did was bring a million pimples to the surface. That was disgusting as all heck, but then with continued use it got better. I spent two weeks feeling like my face was a mine field though. I would wait it out for a couple of weeks if you can stand it and then re-evaluate. 


Maybe salicylic acid/BHA would be better for you...I can't use it because it's not strong enough for me.



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jacL


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Most acne meds bring everything to the surface, so your face is going to look worse for awhile, then it should clear up with continued use.  You will get this with most of the acne meds.  As for the flaking, it may mean this particular med is too strong or just not hte right one for you.  I would ask the doctor who prescribed it. 

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lsubatgirl


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I put on an oil free moisturizer on top of my BP so that it will help prevent really bad flaking. You could try that.

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Elle


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You could also try alternating days - putting it on once every other day or every third day. 

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