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Benzoyl peroxide topical and Burning: What Users Say

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Burning: mentioned by 7 users (13.2%)

Based on user experiences from 53 Benzoyl peroxide topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 13.2%
itching 5.7%
redness 5.7%
swelling 5.7%

Reviews for Benzoyl peroxide topical

Showing 7 reviews tagged with "burning". Clear filters to view all 53 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Sky...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 26, 2019

For Acne "I’m a teenager, and I’ve had hormonal acne for the past 2 years. Tried everything from topical creams and medication, but nothing seemed to work. I bought benzoyl peroxide 3 days ago, and my acne is literally gone, just left with some scarring, which is my fault for not leaving my spots alone. My face burned a little bit, but I applied too much, so I recommend only applying a tiny bit because I didn’t realize how sensitive my skin actually was. This is the most effective product I have tried so far!"

10 / 10
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  • Jan...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 18, 2020

For Acne "My daughter brought benzoyl peroxide cream this week and ended up with it burning her face and major swelling. Had to have injections of antihistamines and steroids. Not happy! This product needs to have warning signs on it to alert the customers of the dangers of putting peroxide on your face!!!"

1 / 10
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  • Ken...
  • December 10, 2017

For Acne "I was using this product topically on my skin morning and night for all of high school. It cleared up my extreme acne in a matter of days, and I was amazed. HOWEVER, at times my skin would be so stripped of oil that the edges of my mouth, eyes, and nose would crack (sometimes bleeding). I would apply coconut oil until they healed. These episodes were rare, and my face was overall clearer, until a few months ago. Suddenly, within a day, my entire face was red, itching, burning, peeling. These didn’t stop for a month of only applying water and pure vitamin E oil to stop the pain, paired with antibiotics. This drug was my best frenemy, who I am finally saying goodbye to. I would recommend this to anyone, but beg them to know when to say when."

5 / 10
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  • Lyn...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 28, 2018

For Acne "Bought the off-brand from Walgreens, my face has swollen up, and within 12 hours, I have multiple blisters and welts all over. This has lasted at least a month. Worst thing I have ever bought. Had to take Benadryl and put hydrocortisone cream on so I could even sleep. Face was hot to the touch. Had to go to work with a mask on my face because makeup does not cover, and it burns."

1 / 10
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  • Gra...
  • April 8, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "Usually, this product is fine, but today I got a severe allergic reaction to it. My eyes have swollen up, my face felt hot and warm and burned. Very scary!"

6 / 10
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  • Mom...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 10, 2020

For Acne "My daughter has been prescribed this, and it caused horrible burns on her face."

1 / 10
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  • Kas...
  • September 19, 2016

For Acne "Medication burned a layer of my face off!"

1 / 10
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