My skin is burning and/or red after I apply the benzoyl peroxide. Is that normal?
I experience a very tolerable low level of what one might describe as “burning”. Many people who begin the Regimen report redness for the first couple of weeks, after which time the redness subsides. If you start the Regimen too quickly and you have sensitive skin, you should expect redness/dryness, sometimes severe. If you are new to benzoyl peroxide, it is a good idea to use just a light coating of benzoyl peroxide at first, and up the dosage over a period of a couple of weeks. According to the Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: “The most common side effects of anti-acne drugs applied to the skin are slight redness, dryness, peeling, and stinging, and a warm feeling to the skin. These problems usually go away as the body adjusts to the drug and do not require medical treatment. Other side effects should be brought to a physician’s attention. Check with a physician as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: • Blistering, crusting or swelling of the skin. • Severe burn
