[Acne] Benzoyl peroxide contact therapy has saved my skin.

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I've struggled with acne throughout most of my twenties (now closing in on 30) but within the past couple of years it had gotten much worse. A new cyst would pop up on my forehead every couple of weeks and then take weeks to heal, leaving behind scars (some indented) and hyperpigmentation.In the past, I had tried benzoyl peroxide 2.5% as a leave-on treatment overnight. It did work, but resulted in horrible irritation and chemical burns. So I ruled out the use of benzoyl peroxide when my acne started to flair up these last couple of years. Instead, I approached it with a "throw everything at it and see what sticks" approach. Azaelic acid, salicylic acid, different moisturizers, suncreens, and oils; you name it, I tried it.I was becoming desperate, so I started using Retin-A last year. Even with Retin-A, my forehead was still breaking out in cystic acne. A few months ago I came across an article on Simple Skincare Science that recommended using benzoyl peroxide as a contact treatment for those who are unable to tolerate it due to irritation. This basically means leaving the benzoyl peroxide on for a few minutes and then rinsing it off.Since using the benzoyl peroxide as a contact therapy, I've been 95% breakout free for 3 months. I still get the occasional white head on my cheeks, but I've zero cystic pimples (!!!).I'm still kicking myself for not finding that article and trying this sooner. I could have saved myself from a lifetime of scars (I'm not sure if the indented areas will ever fade :( .....)I just wanted to post this for those of you who are unable to tolerate benzoyl peroxide as a leave-on treatment. I hope you find this method as effective as I have.Here's my full routine:AM:-Cleanse with Vanicream cleanser-Apply benzoyl peroxide to entire face (currently using Acne.org benzoyl peroxide, but any will do), leave on for 3-5 minutes, and rinse.-If not going out into the sun, apply Vanicream Lite lotion.-If going out, only apply Skin Aqua Super Moisture Milk sunscreen.PM:-If wore sunscreen, wipe with micellar water-Cleanse with Vanicream cleanser-Retin-A 0.5% approximately 5x per week-Vanicream Lite lotion-Squalane oil if used Retin-A
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