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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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August 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
quite expensive
I used to use a lot of products that do not really work, when i switched to proactiv, it works, and although i do get acne every now and then but proactiv can make it disappear fast and easy.I love it
August 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
made me feel confident
Cons:
i had orochimaru rip my face off
it suks ballz
August 19, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It seems to have finally had an impact after several weeks. My face has cleared up quite a bit on one side and moderately on the other.
Cons:
I still get occasional new zits and pimples, even in areas where I applied the cream. It also dries EXTREMELY fast so you cannot rub it in as long as Dan suggests.
On-the-spot is the only thing that has made an impact on my acne. Overall it is a good product- although it is kind of expensive. The cheapest I could find was at my local Wal-Mart for $4.50 a tube.
August 17, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
not too expensive, clears up skin very fast, easy to use, easy to carry around
Cons:
requires a lot to clear up entire face
This produut worked fantastically on my skin. It did not dry it out, and I saw results after 1 day. 2.5% benzoyl peroxide is the way to go. It's way less expensive as Proactiv or those advertised brands. It dries very quickly and doesn't feel sticky or oily on my skin. Fantastic prodcut overall.
August 16, 2007
Pros:
none
Cons:
tried it for a month and did absolutely nothing
I'm not usually a homeopathic person but I was getting so desperate that I was willing to try anything. Gave it a try for a month and didn't notice a change. Probably better for people with mild acne.
August 15, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
first couple of days it worked
Cons:
but after that it started making my skin worse,
breaking out even more. If you have very oily
skin I would not recommened this. It makes it worse.
I know some people that this product has worked for but not for me. It made it worse with more breakouts. I think this product is
to harsh and can make people with oily skin
even worse. I would not recommened to anyone.
August 14, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Effective, smooth and non-irritating. Makes skin complexion more even, rather cheap.
Cons:
Doesn't seem to reduce the oiliness of your skin, small package.
I recommend everyone with acne to try this product!! It really works, but you must be patient if your acne doesn't disappear in 3 days! Use it with persistence and permanency if you want a visible and dramatic result. It is more effective in combination with retinoids.
August 14, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
it didnt work at all, my pimple actually grew
dont waste your money on this
August 13, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Not many...
Cons:
Did not clear my pimples.
I used this twice a day for two weeks on a pimple and it did not get any smaller. Although, it seems to have worked for most people so I may just be an exception.
August 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The product smelled good and the refining mask worked great for my red marks.
Cons:
It made me breakout a little bit extra and even when i continued to use it, i saw no improvement.
Proactiv isn't that great for sensitive skin types and made me have the acne that i have to deal with today. Before i used it, i had mild acne, now that i used it it made me breakout WORSE and im stuck with red marks everywhere now. Dont risk worsening your skin with proactiv because it'll come back and bite you in the "you know what".
Pros:
It help me to get rid acne fast, it is easy