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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 7, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
Drying. Use a good lotion with it, or even vitamin E oil.
I have combination skin (some parts dry some parts oily). My skin is also very sensitive to products.I have been having really horrible deep pimples. Almost cystic like. I put this cream on them a few times in one day and it really seems to be drying them up. I wouldn't recommend putting it all over your face. Use it at night and then wash off in the morning. It seems to be working well. I don't know what its effects are for long term use though as I have only used it for a few days.
April 9, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It works
Cons:
It burns and it smells of alcohol
It was better then proactiv
March 14, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It controlled most acne problems I had. All my big pimples and most of the painful stuff went away and never came back. I had pretty bad breakouts when I began the product and after a month, everything cleared up dramatically.
Cons:
Although it cleared up major stuff, I discovered that if I missed using it for a day I would have an immediate small breakout. I had to experiment with frequency of use, time of year, etc. until I finally found a daily routine that worked.
People's skin is different. I think that if Proactiv doesn't start improving your skin after a month or two, you should stop using it and look to other things. I also think that you should try different combinations. I've found that if I wash my face in the shower twice with the cleanser, rarely use the toner, sparingly use the moisturizer, and treat bad spots with hot water and facial mask before bed, I have fantastic results. It's really all about experimenting and finding what works. But of course, don't go out and mix prescription medicines or anything.
February 23, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works so much better than proactiv,clears skin quickly and extremly cheap and can find it at any drug store
Cons:
makes your face sorta red but it goes away after 10 minuts or so
I had 2 cyst that had been forming and there gone now or at least there going away really fast cause i dont even feel them any more, i've only been using this for 4 1/2 days and it already did all these things the best acne product i have ever used better than this clear skin regimen use it its amazing im gonna stick with this for a while
February 7, 2007
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)
i dont know why u guyz paid so much... i bought it here in greece and payed only 5euro. i dont know though if we re talking about the same thing.its a gel named brevoxyl 4% in a white pack with blue-green stripes.i 've been recommended it by friends.i havent seen results yet...i just used it for the first time.sry if my english is a lil bit killed but im greek and only 15yearz old with no certificates.
February 4, 2007
Pros:
not much..
Cons:
very dry and major allergic reactions.
the first time i used this product my face, right after my face became a red balloon. then i tried to give this product another try and the same results came back and it made my skin REALLY dry. i do not recommend this product at all.
January 6, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
doc gave me wrong stuff he was treating me for acne but i had dermatitis wat a joke made it worse.
Cons:
none
for acne spots and oily skin i suggest silicol skin its around 7 pound for a tube can be bought over counter and is amazing. it is used as part of a normal skin routine can be used as a face pack/mask contains natural ingredients so no steroids etc and basically has a drawing effect which dries up the oil and basically sucks out impurities and refines your pores can be used on normal skin but is designed for acne skin. excellent product to try.
January 4, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Not that expensive
Cons:
Didnt work in the long run.
Worked for about 2 weeks then stopped working. My dermatologist laughed at the though of the use of proactive and the people at proactive had comical reaction of a dumfounded "What??" when I told them that it stopped working.
December 26, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The smell is pleasant. I've never had clearer skin since I was a child.
Cons:
Expensive and you have to buy a whole system.
I have really sensitive skin and less than moderate acne. Going through the 3 step system dried out my skin really badly. I'm aware that this is common for a few weeks but the dry skin lasted longer than that and I was using a great moisturizer at the same time. Eventually, I decided to only use the Repairing Lotion 2x a day and the Toner only in the morning. My skin is still clear as when I was following the 3 steps but without the icky dry skin. I only use the Cleanser when my face feels like it needs it.
December 21, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
This bp gel blends very well into my skin and it does not ball up. Most importantly, with the exception of a few little ones every so often, I am clear and people can't even believe I ever had a problem with acne!
Cons:
I get a little dry but that is to be expected and my moisterizer ( Lac- Hydrin 5 plus a few drops of Jojoba oil) takes care of it.
This is the shining star of my regimen. It has cleared me up the way nothing else has done. You have to give it a couple of weeks to really purge your skin, but it is soooooo worth it.
Pros:
Seems to be drying out pimples. I have only been using this product for a few days. Skin seems clearer.