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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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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October 13, 2007
Cons:
I had more acne after I started using this product than I ever have before. I broke out under my eyes and on my forehead-places that I have never had acne. I'm not sure if I should keep trying or just end the damage here.
It looks like it has worked for other people, but for me, this was a disaster. My skin is dry and I have more acne than I have ever had in my life.
October 12, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
it works ok
Cons:
it makes my skin dry and extremely flakey in the chin and around the mouth i just wish it worked better and kept my face look healthier
it works but i've only been u sing it for about 6 days so u might want ot try it if u haven't =cause i know people who say it works awesome for some people so i kind of reccomend it
October 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It makes me feel clean and it keeps me from breakouts and cists
Cons:
the old proactive was fine, but the new extra strength REALLY dries out my skin and it burns my eyes!
i think they should go back to using the regular proactive. i liked that stuff a lot more
October 9, 2007
Pros:
Very Affordable
From the beginning this products seemed to work, kindof questionable about it now. It has been two weeks and now I am severly breaking out. Will stick with it for a little longer and see how it works.
October 9, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Keeps acne from getting worse.
Cons:
doesnt work if you have mild to severe acne!! and if you dont use it for one day you have a severe breakout
This product is for people for have light to mild acne. I used to use this product 2 times a day, 7 days a week last year and my acne was light-mild. Then I didnt use it for a week and my acne got bad. it has stayed bad for about 3 months and is not getting better and i quit using proactiv last week to move on to something more effective.
October 8, 2007
Pros:
hello, i sm the starting quateack for my high schoool.. i was geetting alot of attention from the girls and alll that...then all of a sudden i went from perfect skin to acne... i tried this stuff n sooon after i was back to luv youmy old self again,.
Cons:
it dried out a lil but i managed it wit a good moistureizer.. i freakin love this product!!!=]
its an afordable product that werks fast and keeps a longterm afect on your skin..
October 8, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
None aside from affordability.
Cons:
Horrible exfoliant. My skin was always REALLY flaky. It smells horrible. I got deep painful pimples all over my face which wasn't even a problem I had before I started using it. After a couple months of using it I am now left with dark spots.
Do not buy this product! I had a similar experience to Heather's. I also RUINED my skin. Hopefully my scars and dark spots will go away. I am back on proactive now and in less than a week I've seen significant improvement to the quality of my skin. Acne Free left it dull and flaky. Bottom line, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT.
October 8, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
I get my breakouts above my eyebrows and i started using clearasil after it was recommended and it didn't help in the "three days guarenteed" but it helped in about a week, now i have to look for my pimples!
Cons:
drys out skins and makes it falky on occasions
this stuff works in a week, no lie!
October 6, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It helps remove and dry out pimples!
Cons:
It sometimes creates more pimple outbreak and dries your skin!
Although it may help you get rid of pimples, it may cause an even bigger pimple outbreak and may dry your skin up which is really annoying.
October 5, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
inexpensive for a very generous size, gel leaves no residue, no stickyness, absorbs well, less irritating/drying, i could go on and on
Cons:
i don't like paying $8 for shipping
I've only been using this for about two weeks, but I've seen a huge improvement already. I use about half a finger (which might be more than recommended, because my problem areas comprise less than half of my face). I started off with a lot more BP than I was supposed to but my skin isn't sensitive, and it's been used to using 10%. I experienced some drying, but that went away after about a week. My face is clearing up, any new zits, even the huge pustules, become significantly smaller after only 2 days. The only thing is, I just started, and so I'm not looking forward to the flare-ups that are expected. Not excited about that. But it works better than anything I've ever tried. I love it.
Pros:
Inexpensive, Felt good on my skin (for a little while anyway).