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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October 5, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
I had mild acne but I wanted to have clear skin like the commercial. I noticed after a week my neck would itch and burn really bad. On week 3 of using the Proactiv I develope a rash all over my neck. I went to the doctor and I was advised to stop using the product. Once I stopped that rash gradually went away.
October 5, 2006
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
So, I've been using quinoderm for what must be nearly ten years now, back when the packaging was just white with black writing and it came in one size one strength. I'm 28 now and when I use the creme every morning and every night all over my face and heavily on the T zone I suffer very rarely the occasional spot intrusion. Nothing else has given me the same results!! Heres the thing! You become very dependent on quinoderm (at least I did)!! If I miss an aplication, morning or night, I'm pretty much guaranteed a hard core out burst (thats after ten years). Maybe if I'd never used it I would still suffer from acne, but maybe I wouldn't, I'll never know. I gave up on antibiotics as they are said to prolong your acne into later life and drop your imunity!! After nearly ten years now it is getting a little tedious the constant and demanding routine. But all that said, I am in this moment acne free, so you chose, maybe some of you out there can use it and lose it.. It certainly works.....
October 4, 2006
Cons:
Other times it seems to make it worse!
I guess if your desperate give it a try it may or may not work though!
October 4, 2006
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
gets rid of pimples and prevents new pimples
Cons:
expensive
I love clearasil ultra cleanser and treatment cream. It's shocking how much more effective the ultra is compared to the regular strenght. I use to always have at least a pimple or two on my face at all times, but now my face is generally clear and getting a pimple or two is very unusual for me.
October 4, 2006
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I noticed a difference in the color and texture of my skin after the first week. It was much smoother and there was less redness/irritation.
Cons:
It takes a long time to see real results.
You must follow the regimen religiously for 4 - 6 weeks to see dramatic improvement, but even then it doesn't completely prevent breakouts.
I like Proactiv, but I have mild/moderate cystic acne, and it has done little for the larger bumps. It did improve my skin; it just didn't completely clear it. I don't think it's strong enough for cystic acne.
Pros:
It has done wonders for my skin at times.