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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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October 23, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
A bit pricey, and I don't like to use the repairing lotion twice a day, it leaves a strange film, so I only use it at night. I use Cetaphil lotion for the day time, it does a better job of moisturizing.
I've been struggling with mild to moderate acne for about 8 years, and I had pretty much given up on trying to fix it. I've been using the reparing lotion as a spot treatment for a while, I got it from a friend. But I just recently got the whole kit, and my skin has cleared up in a week! I know that everyone says it stops working at a certain point, but I think if you use it correctly and change it up once in a while, it can work for you. I know a lot of people who this has worked for. It has given my skin a really nice glow...especially after using the mask!
October 17, 2006
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
As a 15 year old teenager and the only one of my friends suffering from acne i was so excited to first hear of this product. Uhm i used this product for about a month and a half. i was so excited because it said it would give me noticable difference in 3 days. i dont have really bad acne. none on my cheeks just mainly my t-zone alot and forhead and chin. at first, it kinda took away the redness but after the month and a half my acne was still EXACTLY the same. it didnt prevent or get rid of almost any pimples. very disapointed
October 23, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Be Patient for mild acne .. dont kill ur self !
Pros:
Short term cure
If your acne is mild pustules, Please please dont use this or any of those antibiotic medicines ... Please give it time ..atleast 6 months to 1 yr before you decide to kil your self with all these products .
Eat and also apply Yogurt , lime ... be patient .. your body will understand and stop pushing up those new bumps !
I suffered for 6 months ...promised myself that I would share my views with all ! Hope this helps . All the best !
February 17, 2013
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
No smell
Cons:
Burning feeling that lingers slightly
Made pimples worse
Irritation
I used this about two years ago (felt like I needed to put my two cents in) on this one spot on my chin. It burned a little, but I just shrugged it off since I thought it was just the product working. When I woke up in the morning, my chin felt a bit swollen. A day or so later, my chin had swollen into a half dollar sized boil. I went to the doctor and got some antibiotics for it. It went away in about a week and a half. I still have a dark scar from it.
January 19, 2013
Product used: The Regimen
Cons:
Too harsh on skin, left my skin red and irritated, didn't clear up acne, skin flakes.
Regime just didn't work for me. Used for over a year and hoped to see results, but didn't.
September 5, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
absolutely nothing for me
Cons:
completely dried me out took weeks for my face to become normal and my face got really flakey got so dry i got not eat anything with out feeling pain
awful unless you want to look terrible and be uncomfortable and not eat with out feeling pain do NOT buy
August 26, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cleared skin for a while
Cons:
Skin gets addicted
It is not for all skin types. Recomend it for light and moderate acne. Not for very light or severe.
August 7, 2012
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
-Usually works on specific areas of the face
- Dries quickly
Cons:
-Dries skin out
-Do not use if you have very sensitive skin
The title of the product says it all, works on the spot. If you have psoriasis on certain areas of your face, do not apply on those areas, it will dry out the area further. Overall, the spot treatment worked for me.
May 23, 2012
Product used: La Roche-Posay (Effaclar Duo)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
Breaks you out.
Doesn't do what it said.
Do not use this product. I was just finished a 5 month course of accutane and had perfectly clear skin. I applied this and my whole face broke out into hundreds - and i mean hundreds of pimples. Awful stuff
May 3, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
amazing product
Cons:
couldnt find any..was not overally harsh for me
better than any other products i tried
Pros:
It really clears you up, gives your skin an even tone, smells clean, and has made my skin very soft!