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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 13, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
everything else
didnt do crap!!!
August 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Reduces the size/amount of acne on my face.
Cons:
Takes a bit to apply, the dryness,having to use it all the time or else the acne comes back.
Works for me, i dont have severe acne, i get maybe 3-5 pimples on my chin at a time, and a few on my forehead, nothing big. And if i wake up and theres a big zit waiting to wreck my day, Apply the refining mask and within an hour or so its hardly even noticeable.
August 27, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Sort of cleared my skin up the first couple of days I used it.
Cons:
Acne came back and got worse. Thankfully, I signed up with that free-trial promotion, where I'd get my money back if I'm not satisfied (which im not)
I think ProActiv only works if you have mild acne. When I say mild, I mean a small pimple or two here and there. Also, based on word of mouth, it tends to be more effective on women than men. If you're a guy suffering with Mild acne and are considering proactiv, my recommendation is to skip the topical stuff and go for the effectively proven Accutane.
July 14, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Tested product. Ridiculous concept and over priced. Buy a 5% and use evry other day or use daily. Paying a high price for this product is idiotic.
Cons:
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January 2, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
for a bit it seemed to work
Cons:
but now my face seems to be getting worsee and its pissing me off even my mom noticed
it made them more visible
from what it looks like to me now and ive been using it for over 3 months acne got worse and not better and its not that cheap so iono its your choice to buy it or not but i think it was a waste of my money because its not working
December 18, 2006
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
As far as offering a complete solution, this is still far from it.
Definatly is a wise decision not to go with the 10%, 2.5% really does seem to be just as powerful but without the redness and drying. I am still looking for an actual complete clearing treatment. If anyone has heard much about the Zeno acne treatment, please let me know, that is my next step in my fight against acne I am going to take. At $150 and offering a 30-day money back guarantee I am hoping that this will actually make a big impact. The ad I am looking at now states that 90% of blemishes treated with the Zeno disappeared within 24 hours!
December 5, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
Reduction in acne, definitely. But ultimately realized that this was not going to work for my skin. *currently using pHisoderm clinical, Murad's salicylic acid day and night, clinique dramatically different moisturizer, honey facemask, aloe and tea tree oil at night. I've been using Genuine Health's Perfect Skin supplement with MASSIVE improvements.
Cons:
I traded one skin problem for another. I started slowly, but even with that, I had massive dry patches all over my skin. I would stop for a week, start again slowly, and the chronic dry, irritated, itchy, red, flaking skin would return. I have stopped using benzoyl peroxide, and am using tea tree oil instead; times I DO use benzoyl peroxide, I have burnt patches of skin to deal with, even if I use a small amount. Sensitive skin beware.
Firstly, I was not using the actual Regimen, I was using my own tube of benzoyl peroxide, cetaphil cleanser, and a trusted, non-perfumed, oil-free moisturizer. So these results have been generalized. I believe in general, benzoyl peroxide can be problematic. Beware if you have pale, sensitive skin. This gave me more hyperpigmentation than I've ever had; it's been about 5 months since, and it's JUST starting to go away (along with serious outbreaks).
February 22, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
holy crap burn my skin much??
Cons:
if you do not use BP regularily i highly recommend that you do not use this product. i got it last night and applied it to 3 areas on my face for a patch test and it literally burned my skin they are so red and hurt now this morning. only one days use.. thats ridiculous.
do not use 10% BP unless youve gradally built your skin up to this amount. trust me on this it did not even take away the pimple what a rip off. only made my skin all around the pimple bright red this sucks.. i really hope it goes away after tonight.
December 24, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
starting clearing skin right away
affordable
I started using this product YESTERDAY because i've gotten so tired of trying product after product and having no success and I am so happy! Its only been a day and even though i still have acne it is healing amazingly and I cant wait to keep using this product! Before you see a dermatologist because this product could be your fix!
August 17, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Not much irritation
Not too expensive
Cons:
Not very effective
Has a rather strong scent
I was on this for a few months, and saw zero results.
Pros:
umm.... makes ur pimples dissaperr in a week to two weeks