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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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January 23, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Cons:
None. Could be a little thicker, but no complaints.
I'm in my mid-40s and have always had just a little acne that would flare up several times a month (diet? stress? who knows). I've tried a lot of cleansers with limited results over many years. This product really works for me. I was using it daily in the shower, but now I just use it every other day and my acne is gone and does not come back as long as I keep using this product. I've been using it for a few years now.
January 21, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
it worked at first and on small pimples and it smells good
Cons:
after about 4 days it stopped working
it makes your skin look really oily
it works at first and cleared my small pimples
but after 4 days; it didnt work anymore
and all it did was just made my skin look very oily for my highschool picture. x[
January 21, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
proactiv did help my skin. i had a lot of acne before using proactiv and the acne was starting to scar. i started using proactiv and it very slowly improved but my acne did not go away. i still have many breakouts on my face.
Cons:
the smell is terrible. it makes my skin really red and dry, especially in the summer. sometimes the toner feels like it is burning. it costs way too much money.
i have stopped buying proactiv. i liked the fact that it improved my skin, but now i have switched to another product that doesn't smell so terrible and isn't so harsh on my skin. the new product i am using costs more money (so i can't really complain that proactiv is too much money compared to other products) but it doesn't smell terrible like proactiv does. it works just as well as proactiv. so there are other products out there that work as well in case you find proactiv too harsh and you can't stand the smell.
January 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This is the only acne product I've used that has COMPLETLY cleared my pores.
Cons:
I still got HUGE PAINFUL pimples almost everyday, and VERY dry skin (the proactive moisturizer doesn't work very well, so don't try it). And, you only have 60 days to take it back, so beware.
I used the 3-step solution, and on top of that the oil control and moisturizer, and it didn't do much good. I decided to just try the cleanser alone, along with the Clean and Clear Persa Gel 10 Maximum strength (which works wonders). The cleanser keeps my pores clear, so I will continue to use that. Unofortunatly, I couldn't take all the other stuff back because I waited more than 60 days, so that was a rip off. So if you try proactiv, just experiment with everything they give you, and see what works best (within 60 days!!!) and keep a good moisturizer on hand......
January 11, 2008
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)
Pros:
After years of salicylic acid products doing very little to clear my adult acne I found the Power Pads. I never liked other benzoyl peroxide products as they contained a min. of 5%. These are great - easy to use and work without tearing up my face.
Cons:
Only one local drug store carries it.
It is worth the trip to purchase them and when I go I buy every box on the shelf!!!!
January 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clears up acne at first, makes skin smoother and refreshed ...the mask is a quick fix leave it on over night.
Cons:
Does not work in the long run, expensive.
I think they include some sort of chemical that makes your skin become dependant on the product once you stop using it. I usually break out around my cycle and from using proactiv gotten huge red bumps on my chin that hurt & feel like cysts that u can't pop, also have red scars left over. My self-esteem goes way down after I breakout. Works at first bc its a new product but I recommend going with clean and clear and using benzoyl peroxide for much cheaper and worth it.
January 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
When I used it consistently it did improve the visible texture, color and feel of my skin. It even cleared up the slight rosacea on my cheeks...
Cons:
Allergic reactions seem to be common.
They send it too often and recommend it be used too many times per day.
However, about a year in to using it, I have developed a severe allergy to the product. In the last month every time I have used it my face has blown up like a balloon. I'm a tattoo artist too and thought I had developed a latex allergy (which is pretty common). By process of elimination I found it was the proactiv. My eyes puff up and my face and neck turn BRIGHT red and itch profusely! Even topical hydrocortisone and benadryl can't make it stop itching. I did call the company today to cancel... they kindly offered (without me even prompting) to send my money back for the last shipment and to write off next months charge. They have a gentle formula which they have offered to send me for a free trial. I'll try it, I love proactiv and hate my sensitive skin!
January 8, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Great! Amazing actually.
Cons:
Stings like hell. Don't try using it straight after washing your face with soap. My face was burning quite painfully for a few hours. Just wash face then apply.
The bottom line is that it's great. Also, try to apply it one or two fingers I think.
January 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Got rid of my body acne in a week.
Cons:
Doesn't work on my face. Can irritate neck area sometimes.
My grandma asked me about 5 months ago if I wanted to try it and I agreed since I have seen lots of convincing comercials. I used it for a couple months when I got it. It didn't do much. Well it was working, but very slowly. So I decided to drop it. Then a couple months after that I decided to give it another try but I also washed my chest area too. I used it once a day. Within a week almost all of my chest acne was gone. My face... no difference.
Zits and blemishes (not big pimples and cysts) run in my family so I think genetics is mainly my problem =[
January 4, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
It did what it said it would do. It felt refreshing to the skin.
Cons:
It burned like heck on my skin afterwards. It irritated my skin. It dried it out as well. It made my problem areas and zits redder, and made my whole face looke REALLY blotchy.
Don't use it. It may work, but the problems are worse than what the good outcomes are. It burns my skin horribly and everything. Phisoderm is so much better. They have it for acne prone skin and stuff. It's more natural and soothing to the skin. It is SO much better and just as cheap.
Pros:
Works great. Easy to use. Cost effective.