Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Reviews
3.5
20781 Reviews
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Benzoyl Peroxide
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.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
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March 8, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

works really well, feels better and absorbs better than Neutragena On the Spot treatment

Cons:

none so far

I used the Neutragena On-the-Spot for a few weeks with great results, now I have been continuing the regimen by using Acne.org Benzoyl Peroxide Treatment for about a week and my skin looks better than it has in years.
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March 4, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))

Pros:

Does speed up healing of a certain kind of pimple...

Cons:

Useless on certain pimples, and leaves a (minor) drying redness.

Not a miracle worker, but not a bad thing to have if you are somebody who gets the occasional medium sized pimple that you would like to see go. I would guess that it's no good for people with serious acne, and not very good for people who have mostly small whitehead problems.
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March 2, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)

Pros:

works great, easy to use, non irritating, inexpensive, can use favorite moisturizer, great customer service, fast shipping

Cons:

None

This is a great product. I've been using it consistently every morning since the spring of 2001. I won't be without it. It may not work for everyone but it definately keeps my adult acne on my chin at bay. I keep mine in the shower to prevent any bleaching of linens. I pretty much place it on my chin for a minute while in the shower. Before rinsing off, I use a very small amount & very gently massage the rest of my face avoiding the eyes. It's non irritating and I love the way my skin feels afterward. The money back guarantee is a no brainer.
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February 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Worked for the first month.

Cons:

After a week my skin started to get bad again. I still use it and it isnt helping at all. Now my skin is worse. I have all these little red bumps all over my face that i never had before i started using it.

It just dont work. Like some others say its not made for all types of skin.
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February 24, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

The price is affordable and It worked really well for most of my friends. The green tea moisturizer was awesome the one time i used it.

Cons:

This product caused me to break out bad. Evidently this product isn't for all skin types at all. Instead of drying up my oily skin it got worse. now i have not regular pimples but huge oil buildups. I mild acne before but now i am a pizza face.

Not for all skin types at all.
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February 24, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

So far it has slowly cleared my skin.

Cons:

None so far.

Well first off I have to say that Acnefree has so far worked for me. I have sensitive skin and this product has nerver burned or left my skin red. When using Proactive my skin dried out and began to peal, so i had to use only the Clenser and the Repairing Lotion. With the Acnefree 3 step solution i have not had any complaints. IT WORKS!!!! with in 2 days of using this product, my skin had slowly became flawless. I think most people believe that after one time use of the Acnefree product acne is to disappear instantly but I have to say it's not a miracle solution but it helped me have beautiful skin a just a few days. :)
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February 20, 2009
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))

Pros:

You don't have to wash it off. Works.

Cons:

You have to wait for it to absorb and make sure it doesn't touch your hair or any piece of fabric.

I used this product a while ago and it did made my skin flaky and it burned just a tiny bit. I stopped for a few months (for no apparent reason), but once I used the regimen again, the burning didn't occur and it cleared up my skin in just two days!
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February 18, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

worked for a little while

Cons:

stopped after a month or so, tedious three steps

i'm going to look for a different product, because it helped for a little while then stopped working, and my acne is bad as ever.
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February 16, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Cons:

swelled my eyes and dried out my skin completely.

i don't like it.
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February 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

just great dude!.. I just ordered the exfoliant andddd deep cleaning thingy, we'll see how that goes

Cons:

got a bit dry for a while, now I team the spf15 moisturiser with some nivea stuff, all good haha

I love proactiv! I am 16 and first started using it when I was about 14, unfortunately my Dad stopped paying for it (can't remember why) so I had to make do without it.. But started up again a few months ago and LOVE IT!.. I have (or rather - HAD) moderate acne, basically all around my chin, but my goodness there are only the occassional pimples now, that clear up overnight, it's great!.. Also the scarring is slowly but surely disappearing, how awesome is that!? I recommend only using the repairing lotion once a day though, and with moisturiser because it really does dry you up if used excessively, and I don't use the mask for the same reason. Overall, if you want to feel better about your skin and yourself, I'd say go for it! =)
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  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
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