Benzl peroxide for acne?

I have been using benzyl peroxide for my acne. Can it make my skin lighter in color?
Yes, it can. Benzyl peroxide is often combined with a drug called clindamycin for treatment of acne. It is useless for acne and a complete waste of money. This product has been out for almost a century and never works. You can use it topically, drink it, shower with it, use it as a suppository etc, but it will do diddly squat for your acne. If you are dark skinned and use benzyl peroxide, it can cause bleaching of skin. Benzyl peroxide is found in many skin products including peeling agents. It also can cause mild to moderate irritation and dryness of skin. If you have acne, this is not the agent of choice. Ask your doctor for a retinoid. Healthcare workers who prescribe benzyl peroxide are dummies and know very little about acne.