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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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July 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
seriously speaking, this medication is intended for people with little-to-no/infrequent acne. It's not the miracle cream that Jessica Simpson and pals would like you to believe. The commercials this product runs are a complete sham and absolute joke. They had to zoom in 342x just to locate a pimple on Jessica Simpson's face, and the only reason she claims it works for her, or people like her, is because they didn't have bad acne to begin with. It's very disheartening to use this product day in and day out and not see any noticeable difference WHATSOEVER in my face (other than irritation, of course). Go to a dermatologist so they can recommend stronger medication if you have moderate/severe acne because it is vanishingly unlikely that it will clear up your skin if you do. Also a word of advice to people who are searching to clear their acne: be wary of companies that "guarantee" their products will be the cure to all your acne woes, they're the ones that are likel
July 3, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
- no more big pimples
- reduces pimples overnight
- bearable smell
Cons:
- time
it works, albeit slow. been on it for 2 weeks. use it once a day. will update. i have very oily skin. in the morning, i can see a sheen of oil. during my first year of college, my acne got really bad - new environment, stress, food. (i had actually got it to the point where i was happy with it the summer before). i was reluctant to put any chemicals on my (super annoying)sensitive/oily skin. two weeks ago, i bourhgt the sensitive skin kit at target. i was hopeful. i dabbed a little of it on my skin to make sure i wasn't allergic to benozide peroxide.
my face is less red (maybe it's a mental thing ). i still get pimples, but nothing too big or too red. and the smallest tube (repair lotion), reduces the size overnight, leaving almost no marks.i hope by the end of summer, things will be drastically better.
good luck everyone!
July 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Website and pamphlets packed with helpful information.
Cons:
My skin became more oily and I broke out all over my face instead of just my forehead/chin (which are the only areas I had a problem). Because I purchased online, I received unwanted shipments and had to send several emails to get my acct closed.
The product didn't work. I am left with worse acne than I had to begin with.
July 1, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It cleared my skin up in 1 day.
Cons:
After the 3rd day of using it I woke up and I had an allergic reaction to Acne Free.
It works, but I got a severe rash on my face.
June 30, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I had tried everything for my scalp ACNE. As a bald man I have a lot of oil sitting on my skin and I always had the odd white head as well as tiny little bumps all over my scalp. Aside from wearing a hat ( I HATE HATS) there was nothing I could do.
Cons:
None whatsoever.
I love this product. My skin was totally clear after about 3 weeks of use. I am so much more confident now. My skin is even back to its normal color.. it was a little pink up there for a while. People would look at my head and ask if I was stressed out or had a sun rash. No more of that. (Those people should learn some manners I wish your product could help with that.) Thanks again for a great product. There is now about 50 sq ft at the pharmacy I can just completely ignore.
June 30, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
it is to strong on your skin. it made mine red.
it is very strong.
June 27, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
barely works
Cons:
price
proactive is no cure by far, if you have a couple zits use a medicated concealer looks good, you f**king idiots theres no cure
June 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Dried up my skin and caused me to break out heavily. Got so bad that after about a month and half I had to see my doctor for prescription medication (that I've been on for nearly a year).
Do not buy this product! It is harsh on your skin and can cause terrible breakouts. A year of using prescription medication religiously still has not completely nullified the negative effects that Proactiv had on my skin. If you're looking to throw away money for horrible skin problems, Proactiv is your best bet.
June 24, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
cleared most of my pimples ,but not completely
Cons:
makes skin really dry especially if you apply it on the places you dont have acne
i used to have a whole bunch of acne on my forehead the color of my skin , and this cleared it up. i dont only use this i use a neutrogena cream cleanser and neutrogena oil eliminating astringent so those products might have helped to.
June 21, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
nice packaging, worked for a maximun of a week and a half to maybe two weeks
Cons:
after two weeks of my skin clearing up, the product stopped working and i broke out, worse than before. before i used it i had bumps(not white or black heads) and after i had big ugly and painful white heads on my face and it was also very dry.
dont buy it. it may work for a while but if you havent used it before, its not worth the risk. it might ngive you clear skin but on the other hand bigger, harder more inflamed pimples along with cracked, dry and red face. not attractive.
Pros:
if dry, red skin that flakes off is your thing