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Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
It’s been a staple of acne treatment for decades for a reason. When used properly it can completely clear the skin. It is widely available and affordable. Comes with side effects for the first few weeks and can bleach fabric.
Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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September 9, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
Slightly drying, need moisturizer afterwards.
I only use this once a day (at night) because my skin is a little too sensitive to be using it twice a day, but WOW. It WORKS. It really does what it says, it definitely prevents breakouts, less worry, more confidence. Buy it.
September 9, 2008
Pros:
The product.. it did nothing! No, but seriously. Zero pros.
Cons:
I believe it actually made my acne worse.
This product did not work for me at all. I purchased it because I could not afford Proactiv, and was under the impression it was one of the better skin companies out there. I believe the lack of a benzoyl peroxide cleanser is what did me in, but I can't be certain. Either way, even with an astringent introduced it did not work. Not even a little bit. To boot, after the few months of using the product I have more scarring than I ever did before. While the price was right, there were zero results and the product only made me MORE self-conscious about my skin.
September 9, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The product was absolutely wonderful. After years of no luck with anything, including prescription products, Proactiv cleared up my skin rather quickly.
Cons:
I could not afford it! The only reason I was able to use it in the first place was it was, for unknown reasons, being sent to my apartment for someone who did not live there so I happily made use of it.
I loved it, but unfortunately couldn't afford it. Once I ran out, that was it. Its effects continued for a month or so, then my skin went back to what it had been before.. bad. The only other adverse effect I had was when winter came, my skin dried out to a painful degree. I have a feeling that this was due to a combination of the product and having to walk 20 minutes to my job daily while living in Upstate New York, but I can never be certain. If it had been within my budget, I never would have stopped using this. Also, please note despite what I wrote, I DID NOT EVER PAY FOR THIS PRODUCT. I just couldn't post the review unless I said I paid something.
September 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works for awhile like a week or two at most.
Cons:
After a week your skin becomes dry as hell, and kinda becomes immune to it and ends up only drying your skin out further.
works great for a week then sucks. nasty smell too see your docter for something because their stuff has been tested
September 6, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
got rid of my acne in less than a week! seriously, this stuff is super good
Cons:
stings for about 3 minutes after putting on, also, after about 5 days of using it 3 times a day the area got very dry.
great product. works quickley and would always always use it if my acne came back
September 6, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Refreshing and helps clear acne.
Cons:
If you dry your face on a towel it will bleach it and if you wash the towel with your clothes it will bleach it too. That happened to be and then almost all of my shirts got stained!
It's a pretty good product but if you want your clothes to stay the same don't use it!
September 4, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears bumpyness and reduces amount of cysts. Any pimples that may develop heal in 24 hours not weeks as when not using proactiv.
Cons:
May take a while to really work.
Try for > month and you should see results.
September 3, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Great product! Great Results! only 30 days!
Cons:
So expensive (in Italy 59.90€)
I love Proactiv! I had acne for 5 years on my shoulders, pet and back. In Italy there is only the Gentle Formula (with salicylic acid and retinol instead of BP). After 30 days, using 3 step kit morning and night, my acne is COMPLETELY clear and my spots are gone!! And I had severe acne with papules and cysts and red spots..I love it!
September 3, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
Cleared my bacne
Cons:
doesn't seem to be doing anything to my face yet
I've been using this for about 2 weeks i had moderate bacne. A bunch of scars but after 2 weeks I've found that i stopped breaking out on my back. My face is just very dry after using it. I have yet to find a good solution for my face. I am currently using Baking Soda, Oxy maximum face wash, aloe face and hands soap, and cetaphil moisturizer everyday.
August 29, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Dries up the zit
Cons:
Dries up the skin, doesn't really work for me.
Everyone says it works for them, but it hasn't done anything for me. It's probably my skin type, my sister uses it and it works for her.
Pros:
Prevents breakouts
Really Works
Good clean feeling