Could I be allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

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Possibly not allergic as much as it being a very strong drying agent. This is from WebMD, a reliable...

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I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide. Would I be allergic to benzoic acid too?

I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide. It's an ingredient in a lot of products for acne. I used two different things with benzoyl peroxide and broke out in hives and my face got all red and swollen and scrunched up. I recently bough an astrigent from the...

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Should be fine

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I am having an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide! Please help!?

A while back, i used clearsil ultra, who's main ingrediant is benzoyl peroxide. My face became EXTREMELY blochy, red, puffy, itchy, and had a complete burning sensation. I dont remember what made it happen, or how i got rid of it. Yesterday (last night...

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I have exactly the same problem going on right now! And I came here to get answers haha! I use this...

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I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide. So can I use hydrogen peroxide?

I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide (its in acne fighting stuff) I get severe hives and a swollen face if I use it. So anyways I saw some toothpaste at the store for whitening that said it has hydrogen peroxide in it. Is it ok for me to use that. I'm scared...

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just because they both say "peroxide" does not mean that they are the same thing. benzoyl...

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How to i get rid of acne when allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

I need something that WILL work! I am allergic to benzoyl peroxide i wasn't always allergic to it because it worked on my skin before, but now all the products with benzoyl peroxide makes my skin react really badly. I have really STUBBORN and SENSETIVE...

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Proactiv has a Sulfur Refining mask that works GREAT!!! Also you could get something with just solisic...

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If I am allergic to hydrogen peroxide will I be allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

I am looking for a treatment for acne, but I cant use salicylic acid (Pro-Active and the like) and I am allergic to hydrogen peroxide, as well as Benzoin (surgery scrub stuff). HELP :-)

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Allergy is a protein reaction, and hydrogen peroxide is NOT a protein. Thus one CAN'T be 'allergic'...

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Allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

I've used persa gel which contains 10% benzoyl peroxide for about a year. Lately, my eyes have swelling up really bad and getting red and itchy. Do you think i'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide even though i was about to use it for a year? And how can i...

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The "benzoyl" part acts like a propellant for the "peroxide" to get deep into the...

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Allergic to benzoyl peroxide?

I recently found out I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide after using a neutrogena facewash that had it in it. I've used products with benzoyl peroxide before with no issues but ...show more

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You need to stop using it ASAP. Also call the 1-800# from the box, might need to provide the UPC code...

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I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide is it ok for me to use sodium benzoate?

I'm allergic to benzoyl peroxide an ingredient in acne washes. If I use anything with it my face it will break out in hives and get swollen. I bought some teeth whitening thing and it says it has sodium benzoate in it. is it ok for me to use? I'm afraid...

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They aren't the same thing

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I'm allergic to Benzoyl Peroxide, could i also be allergic to Benzocaine?

Benzoyl Peroxide is often found in acne treatments such as proactive, thats how i discovered I was allergic to it. I just bought cough laugins with Benzocaine as the active ...show more

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The two medications share nothing in common except a benzene molecule. It's fine.

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