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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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May 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Expensive after a few months doesn't work as well, and you even become dependent. I stoped using it for a few days and I had the worst break out ever.
Its good for the trial but thats about it. I'm going to try a combination of toothpaste cleanser and alot of the lotion since you never run out of that stuff. If I have some results I'll be back =D
May 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works really well. Way less acne :)
Cons:
Expensive
Use all three of the products EVERY DAY. Then once or twice maybe three times at the most use the face mask during the week. It will not be effective the first week and you'll probably get more pimples the first week, but after that you'll see them disappear and you're skin will be a lot more softer and smoother. This works really well and I'm acne free! (This is coming from a person who's family gets acne really bad.)
April 24, 2008
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)
I've used different acne meds for the last 10 years. This is the only one that will keep my face consistently clear. I use a pea-size amount every morning and night on my whole face.
April 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
WARNING!!!! at the beginning felt great I had a few hormonal breakouts. Proactive did clear most of it.
Cons:
After months worth of use, I was getting these big, painful red bumps that you can't pop because its cystic acne.
Horrible that this marketing scam tricks your skin to becoming dependant on the product, your body and skin does become immune to anything if it;s constantly exposed to it.I was using it for quite some time and then I had these big red bumps that I thought "If I'm using the Proactiv, I shou;d be clear, not breaking out." Bottom line don't do it, your better off with Clean and Clear, use tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar.
April 9, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
LOVE IT! it is the only thing that has worked for me!!!
Cons:
nothing!
i use the new acnefree product which is the Redness Relief one and is for sensitive skin so it doesnt really burn, just tingle! i get it from my neighborhood cvs! its awesome!! give it a try!
April 2, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Not too expensive
Cons:
Not for everyone
BP is hailed by some as a great method to combatting acne but for me, not so much. It's awesome that it works for some but I think people hopping aboard the bandwagon for the regimen need to keep in mind that everyone's skin is different. For that same reason, the regimen and BP will not work the same for everyone either. I unfortunately did not consider that when I began using it. I in fact, needed professional help for my acne, but because of my stubborn thinking I thought I could clear my face on my own. Instead it worsened over the month and a half that I used the BP. It showed some results but nothing that convinced me that I should stick it out any longer than I already had.
March 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
IT'S BENZOL PEROXIDE AND IT WORKS ON ACNE.
Cons:
YOU CAN GET IT CHEAP AT ANY PHARMACY.
IT'S BENZOL PEROXIDE !!! THAT IS THE MEDICATED INGREDIENT THEY USE. BENZOL PEROXIDE IS THE ONLY MEDICATED CREAM KNOWN TO KILL bacteria P. acnes. YOU CAN BUY IT AT ANY PHARMACY FOR CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP AND AT DIFFERENT STRENGHT. IT'S BEEN AROUND FOREVER...THEY JUST PACKAGED IT DIFFERENTLY AND CALLED IT A NEW MIRACLE SOMETHING. THIS REMINDS ME OF DIET PILLS...THE ONLY THING THAT ACTUALLY REALLY SPEEDS UP THE METABOLISM IS ephedrine !!! NOTHING ELSE. AND IT'S LEGAL IN 8 MG (very mild). TAKE ONE PILL AND ONE CUP OF COFFEE AND TAH TAHHHHH....INSTANT DIET PILL.
March 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I put the face mask on JUST THE ACNE not the whole face. Do not follow directions. it just didn't help me. in anout 1/2 an hour i took it off and all of my acne! I use the proactiv when i want!
Cons:
The proactiv is crazt $$$$$ !!
You should try it and see how it works!
March 14, 2008
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Its Blue, looks nice.
Cons:
its cheap, not a real company, made by who knows.. Does nothing, is it just me or is it when you use f**kin toner, it makes your skin look 100 times worse?.. Could only use it at night cuz you look like a goof with this sh*t on all day.
Sucks..
March 8, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
So far...I haven't found one pro for this product.
Cons:
My face looks HORRIBLE! I am 30 yrs. old and my face has NEVER looked this bad in my life!!!
I have only been using it for a week...but the first two days I used it my face broke out HORRIBLY!! They don't seem to be going away and I seem to be getting MORE big huge cystic looking things. They are hard and they hurt bad. I called the company and they said to keep using it. Now I found this website and I am a little scared. I don't know if I should keep trying it....or Stop! It's worked for so many other people...but then you read all these complaints and it seems like this is exactly what is happening to me.
Every time I get up and wash the emergency spot treatment off....I think...my face is looking better...but then by night time....I'm in tears looking at my face!!!! I don't know what to do yet. I have noticed that I have NO blackheads at all. They are all completely gone. Also, where I don't have breakouts...my skin looks very smooth and feels soft. That is what keeps me thinking...."maybe it's working"
Pros:
Good short term