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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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January 4, 2009
Cons:
No results from it! Makes skin tight and itchy! Although i do have sensitive skin.
This product doesnt seem to do anything for me except that when i squeze zits it helps the raw pores heal.
October 27, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Well, I'm not sure if I'm actually using "Panoxyl", but I'm using 10% benzoyl peroxide. This stuff does actually work! After a couple of weeks my acne was 90% gone. It really becomes not an issue anymore.
Cons:
Once you stop, it stops, so because I'm lazy sometimes I stop using it and my acne comes back. Also, this time around it made my skin EXTREMELY dry so I had to go out and get some moisturizer! But I think you're supposed to do so anyway. No biggie.
Basically, be consistent and it will be consistent. And pair it with a good moisturizer. Preferably one with sunblock, I guess, because on the bottle it says that you need to stay out of the sun. I don't want no premature aging. Also for cost I wrote zero but that's because it was prescribed by my doctor and I have insurance. As a sidenote, you should really mention your acne to your doctor. They can prescribe stuff. And they know things.
October 20, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Fast acting, good price and has sorted out my skin =D
Cons:
Slight burning sensation at first but my skin has got used to it now
I am actaully amazed by this cream! After 2 days i was noticing a major difference and it has made me more happier. I have been suffering from spots along my jaw line and around my chin for the past 4 months. I have the contraceptive implant in my arm and recently my hormones have been all over the shop and it has caused me to have terrible skin. At first i used clearasil face wash and it burnt my face like hell and left me with major dry flakey skin around my nose and chin. Now i just wash my face with Clean and Clear face wash in the morning and night and apply Quinoderm afterwards! 100% impressed with this product
October 13, 2008
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)
Pros:
Clears up the skin
Cons:
burns the skin and gave me a rash from hell. had to go to the emergency room the swelling was so intense and the pain was so bad. I used it as directed and followed all directions.
I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone, it burned my face, gave me hives and caused severe swelling of my eyes, face and throat. When I asked WalMart what all was in it, they didn't care and said "oh well". I wouldn't recommend WalMart products to anyone... not after having the horrifying experience I had!
October 9, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
....none
Cons:
this sh*t gave me more acne when i used it....also looks like sperm.
this product smells like sh*t and looks disgusting and it gives you acne when you use it dont use it!
August 3, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
easy to use, did not cause my skin to peel, did not irritate my skin like 10% benzoyl peroxide did
Cons:
took about a month for results
They key to benzoyl peroxide is consistency. I had to use this stuff religiously, every single night, for about 50 days before my skin cleared up. I had mild acne, but now it's almost completely gone. I couldn't be more thrilled. This is the first time I've had clear skin since 1999! My regimen is simple:
1. before going to bed, wash your face gently with a cleanser.
2. apply the On-the-Spot (or any 2.5% benzoyl peroxide)
3. wait for the bp to dry, and then apply moisturizer. That's it.
July 9, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Was the only product that didn't make my face worse and actually worked.
Cons:
I'm having a hard time finding the facewash only. They sell it seperate from the 3 pack and its only $5.99. I don't want to spend $20 to only use the facewash.
I am a black woman and was + this product wouldn't work for me but I was desperate so I caved in. In the beginning I bought the 3 pack that includes the face wash, toner and lotion. I never really used the toner and lotion cause I didn't like the smell so I stuck with the facewash and it works wonders. Everytime I run out my face slowly starts to break out again. I am almost completely clear -a few scars on the side but barely noticeable.
April 18, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
works really well! cheap and more effective than any other product
Cons:
can make skin rather dry and does smell a bit like antiseptic cream.
Once made my entire face itchy, red and swollen for 24 hours!
A good product, although take care if you have sensitive skin. Better than prescription antibiotics!
February 26, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
This stuff was the only thing that got my skin clear. It has a great consistency and is affordable.
Cons:
Only thing I can really think of is that it dried my skin out really bad for awhile until I reduced the amount I used, but it really was not a big deal. Also I'm really glad they are making it in bigger bottles, because the small tubes ran out way to
This product is awesome, Daniel Kern is awesome and I am forever indebted to him!!
November 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works at first
Cons:
Extremely drying & not THAT effective on spots
Expensive
Some products run out quicker than others
When I first started using proactive I really thought Id found the right solution for my mild/moderate acne.
However, after a couple of months, my skin started to peel real bad especially round my mouth and eyes to the point where I couldnt wear makeup
Also, it really tightens and stings your face I recently booked a glycolic peel and when the girl examined my skin before treatment through a machine, she said it was so dehydrated and that I should stop using proactive immediately - I could actually see all the dry bits highlighted in purple & it looked really bad.
Im going to phone proactive today to arrange a return & my money back. Hopefully they'll honour their money back deal!
Pros:
it smells fine! It doesnt irrate my skin!