Should Benzoylperoxide Be Applied Everyday All over the Face to Prevent Newbreakouts or Just on Active Acne Lesions?

Benzoyl peroxide is a terrific treatment for acne which was developed in Canada. It can be used as a spot treatment if you get very occasional acne, but works even better preventatively if you apply it to the whole face daily (if you can tolerate it), or 2-3 times per week to the full face. Because it is drying (as are many acne treatments), make sure to use a mild cleanser, and to moisturize your face. Also best to speak with your dermatologist about the best treatment options for your acne... more

I usually tell my patients to avoid spot treatment, but rather apply their acne medicines more consistently and to the general areas where the breakouts occur. Not only does this help prevent acne, but it helps already present acne go away more quickly. That being said, I do also occasionally recommend benzoyl peroxide as a spot treatment for larger pimples as it helps dry them out. Benzoyl peroxide should be applied no more than once daily as it can be very drying. It is... more

If you only have one pimple infrequently, you can just spot treat. If you continuously have acne, you should use BP sparingly once a day all over. Twice a day is usually too drying. You should speak to your dermatologist who can also add a tretinoin cream and perhaps a topical antibiotic with your BP.