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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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January 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
irritated my skin causing massive eruptions EVERYWHERE totally ruined my face for a month thankfully clearlight and microdermabrasion saved me
If you have sensitive skin i would not recommend it or skin which gets irritated easily it will make it worse..Maybe not?? everyones skin is different but made my skin horrible i suggest to everyone to drink 5 cups of caffenine free green tea every day heaps of water resist greasy foods, they jsut arent worth the eomtional pain that comes with it. Have a good diet get 5 servings of fruits and vegies..SMOOTHIES are great ways to do this just add some low fat yogurt.breath in deeply when stressed or angered..be happy and please stay strong cause i know how horrible it feels but with perspiration you will make it through:)..also maybe try yoga...and also try seeing a docter first of all to get hormones checked. i HIGHLY RECOMMEND MICORDERMABRSION COMBINDE WITH CLEARLIGHT..Even if you have exsiting acne, microdermabrasion will suck out impurities while removing dead skill cells and skin wont be irritated cause the CLEARLGIHT treatment will kill existing acne bacteria:)
January 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
There were alot of comercial advertizment that prompt you to buy the product. If you miss a comericail and didnt get the phone # it will be on within the hour you can get it then.
Cons:
It did not work. My doctor told me ther was no reason for this product to be a miracle.
I was mostly upset to learn that my trial was a monthy shippment that no one mentioned. And the free trial vitamins would keep comeing also again without being reorederd. Oh and the best part when returned they did not have to credit my credit card in full. There withheld shipping charges on merchandize I NEVER agreed to keep recieving month after month. So if you want to tey this product they will put you on an automatic program and good luck getting them to stop.
January 21, 2008
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It starts working right away and cleared up my skin quicker than any other product I've ever used.
Cons:
none
Can't beat the price, no pill popping, simple, effective, hands-down awesome! I'm running out and in a panic! Can't live without it!
January 20, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It's amaxing,I hade moderate acne, its all gone.
Cons:
Smells like ass.
Buy it, Its my hero..I really would die with out it.
January 19, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
-cheap
- works pretty well; pimples went away a few days after using it.
Cons:
-dries out skin
-smell
Overall it works well, but I doubt that it will work for much longer. Most creams and solutions I use only work for a month or so. I think the only thing that really gets rid of acne are pills, or anything prescribed by a doctor.
January 19, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It dried up some of my small pimples when I first started using it.
Cons:
It made my skin very dry. It also irritated my skin, causing it to break out more often. I had more "under-the-skin" acne that took forever to heal.
During the summer, I started to break out very often, and I was suffering from cyst acne after I used some tea tree oil-based products on my face. I tried Clearasil Ultra because it claims that it will help clear acne fast! At first, it did - some of my small pimples went away in a day or two. It seemed to be effective against my cyst acne as well. However, after about a month or so, I realized that I started to break out even more often - the minute that one acne went away, I could tell that another one was about to erupt! But I decided to keep using Clearasil Ultra since it was working. After another month, the situation got worse - then I had more cyst acne, blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples! Finally, I decided to stop using Clearasil Ultra. I switched to some salicylic acid-based (Peter Thomas Roth) and sulfur-based products (DDF) instead. NOW, my face looks so much better - clearer, smoother and healthier! I will not buy any Clearasil products anymore!!!
January 19, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
it dries my skin just a tad
Cons:
it works prettyquick
um it may dry a little but i really notice it keeps my skin from looking oily i use it before i go to bed and it gets a little dry but when i wake up its cool
January 19, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
dried out my skin. it was horrible. i had a few small blemishes and after using proactive, my whole face exploded. i had breakouts everywhere. and my skin was so dry, my makeup looked flaky. it was gross.
dont get proactive if you have sensitive skin. also! exfoliating your skin that often is really bad. it strips the face of its natural protectors.
January 18, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Great Product, Inexpensive, Easy to get
Cons:
None I can think of!!!!
Been using this product for years. Won't try anything else. I have used it all, including accutane, nothing worked like this product does. I do still get a few minor pimples, hormonal, other then that, I'm so clear. So wish I had this when I was a teenager! Thanks Clear and Smooth, please don't ever go away!!!!!
January 18, 2008
Product used: DDF (Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5% with Tea Tree Oil)
Pros:
I just recently got this product and I must say that it is definitely clearing my skin! Hopefully it is not like most acne products that work for just sometime!
Cons:
None
For all those people who can not find this item, it is sold at [link removed] or at the STORE...Test it out!
Pros:
Umm skin felt fresh and less bacteria