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Used Gel Containing Benzoyl Peroxide To Treat Acne. Face Red, Swollen, Tiny White Heads. Possible Cause?

I used a gel treatment containing 2.5 benzoyl peroxide to help me with the mild acne . I woke up the next day with swollen and red and my face is bumpy everywhere with white needlepoint tiny heads. I look like I had a sunburn. Help
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Benzoyl peroxide is an irritant and should be applied for a short contact period.

You have developed an allergic reaction to it,

Apply a mild steroid lotion like desonide,

Also take an antihistamine tablet.

This will give you some relief.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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Used Gel Containing Benzoyl Peroxide To Treat Acne. Face Red, Swollen, Tiny White Heads. Possible Cause?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Benzoyl peroxide is an irritant and should be applied for a short contact period. You have developed an allergic reaction to it, Apply a mild steroid lotion like desonide, Also take an antihistamine tablet. This will give you some relief. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you