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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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June 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
A BIT PRICEY!!! THEY REQUIRE AN ORDER AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS TO GET CLUB PRICING AND I DON'T NEED IT THAT OFTEN.
IT TOOK ABOUT TWO WEEKS TO CLEAR MY ACNE UP BUT I HAD IT BAD. I HAVE ROSACEA AND ALTHOUGH IT DOESN'T KEEP ME FROM HAVING ROSACEA "EPISODES" IT KEEPS THE RELATED ACNE IN CHECK VERY WELL. I STILL HAVE REDNESS AND SWELLING OF THE NOSE; I.E. W.C. FIELDS; WHEN THE ROSACEA FLARES BUT UP ONLY ORAL ANTIBIOTICS CAN TREAT AND PREVENT THAT. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY COMPLEXION I HAD TO TAKE THE ANTIBIOTICS EVERY DAY ALONG WITH USING PRESCRIPTION FACIAL WASH, PRESCRIPTION ROSACEA OINTMENT, AND PRESCRIPTION ROSACEA LOTION ALL OF WHICH WERE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. I NOW ONLY USE PROACTIVE AND OCCASIONALLY TAKE ANTIBIOTICS TO COMBAT THE SWELLING OF MY NOSE THAT ROSEACEA CAUSES. AFTER CLEARING UP I ONLY HAVE TO USE PROACTIVE ONCE A DAY AND SOME TIMES SKIP A DAY OF TWO W/O DRASTIC EFFECT. THE PROACTIVE IS PRICEY BUT THE PRESCRIPTON EQUVILENT WAS FAR MORE EXPENSIVE SO IN MY CASE IT IS WORTH IT. I HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED ANY IRRITATION FROM THE BENZOYL PEROXIDE BUT I HAVE TOUGH FACE.
June 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It smells good, leaves my skin clean
Cons:
gives a tight feeling in the face, dries skin
Proactiv didn't start working "right away" as it promised and I occasionally have a pimple here and there, but it did really improve the look of my skin. The key is to moisturize during the day and to use the products at night. The refining mask really dried out my skin when I used it as a spot treatment, so I wouldn't recommend that, but it works great as a mask!
June 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
worked really good for a while. cleared up most of my acne
Cons:
but after a couple months, STOPPED WORKING! no matter what i did, it would not clear up my face any more. I had to find a new product.
works good at first, but eventually stops working! Was also kind of pricey, definitely not worth it!
June 18, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none.
Cons:
I used it for 1 year and it didnt work at all.
IT is expensive and it doesnt give results! Many of my friends used proactiv too and it never worked.
Dont buy it its not worth it
June 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Some improvement - no longer oily skin
Cons:
Made my face very very red..despite using lotion afterwards, still have blackheads and large pore appearances
I feel like my skin may be a little clearer than it was but the acne is now replaced by redness..I look like I have a permanent sunburn!
June 13, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Worked almost immediately to start controlling my mild - moderate acne (mainly on my cheeks and forehead). Skin is already much smoother and I'm so much more confident after only 2 weeks use.
Cons:
Smell isn't great, and packaging is horrible - no one wants a big blue tube saying 'acne' in their bathroom cabinet! It would be better if it was more subtle. It's also causing some slight dryness on certain parts of my face.
This is working for me overall, but just wondering if the additional peeling and dryness stops at any point? I've been using it a couple of weeks and it is leaving some small dry patches on my face. I'm controlling it with moisturiser, but just wondered whether this is something that will get better as my skin gets used to quinoderm or not?
June 11, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Awesome smell, and it works.
Cons:
None.
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June 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It makes my cheeks feel nice and smooth. It maintains small zits on my face, but I don't tend to break out that much.
Cons:
Whenever I DO have my "monthly breakouts" (from hormones, I guess), Proactiv suddenly doesn't seem to work for me. Dries my skin out around my upper lip, nostrils, and between my eyebrows to the point of where it is flaky and embarrassing.
I have combination skin and Proactiv does not do a good job of keeping my skin moisturized while keeping my nose free from oil--in fact, my nose is normally oilier whenever I use Proactiv. It dries my skin out in all of the wrong places and, as I mentioned as a con, it leaves my skin flaky in areas that I can't hide. It doesn't work very well to remove makeup before I go to bed (I take my showers in the morning). I have been using Proactiv for four or five years now, and it seemed to work much better for my skin in the beginning. Plus, whenever I try out a new product on my face, my skin freaks out and breaks out and I have to go back to Proactiv... so it's like I HAVE to use it or else I will face the consequences. I'm currently trying to find another acne product for my face. Sorry to betray you, Proactiv.
June 10, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Proactiv works! It's a simple step by step system. It's less irritating than most products I have tried.
Cons:
It's expensive
Got the starter kit (3 step plus green tea moisturizer and mask). It's definitely effective. After just two days of use, my existing pimples already started getting smaller. After 1-2 weeks of use, pimples that have been there for months are now flat and gone. I'll spend the money on this, rather than wasting my money time and time again on products that don't work.
June 9, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works fine for my husband.
Cons:
For some people it makes acne worse.
It made a few occassional blemishes erupt into all-over acne. The acne caused by ProActive does not clear up in a few days like a mild blemish would, it is terrible. I've only suffered from severe acne two different times in my life and both times were after attempting to use ProActive. I tried it about 15 years ago and was devestated by the results. I took a chance and tried it again after my husband purchased the trial offer. UGH! Never again!
Pros:
IT HAS SOME MERIT. I DEFINATELY NOTICED IMPROVEMENT AND NOTHING ELSE BUT ANTIBIOTICS EVER HELPR=ED ME MUCH BEFORE.