| | Red, dry, peeling and flaking skin -- it happens when you're treating acne. But I remember being just as upset about the side effects of treatment as I was about the breakouts themselves. Part of my problem, though, was I had no idea how to effectively care for my skin during treatment, or what to do when side effects popped up. So I hope these articles will help you beat treatment side effects. Keep using your treatments this week! ~ Angela | | Benzoyl Peroxide Is Drying Me Out. What Can I Do? The first treatment that actually showed a bit of promise for me was benzoyl peroxide. Unfortunately, it also gave me a major case of lizard skin. | Help! Retin-A Is Making Me Peel! Another treatment that is notorious for causing dry skin is Retin-A. But all topical retinoids can dry out your skin, so these tips work if you're using another topical retinoids too. | How Much Is Too Much? My biggest problem, really, was that I was creating the worst of the side effects myself. I was basically soaking my face with treatment lotion. Definitely too much. | How To Choose The Right Moisturizer One of the best things you can do if your skin is dry and flaky -- moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. The right product won't break you out either. | | | | Acne Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...>
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