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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January 8, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Cons:
Stings like hell. Don't try using it straight after washing your face with soap. My face was burning quite painfully for a few hours. Just wash face then apply.
The bottom line is that it's great. Also, try to apply it one or two fingers I think.
January 8, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
the cream goes on easy and absorbs into the skin without too much of that ridiculous clowny white film left behind.
Cons:
dries out the skin like crazy and smells horrible
i've been using the product for about a week and have noticed some slight improvements here and there.my skin is actually super oily and so the cream dries up the oily look to some extent.the only down side is that the drying effect seems to work a little too well,to the point that the skin has started cracking and peeling off,not to mention the look of cherry tomato!!the main thing to remember is to moisturize!!! drying skin could make acne worse since the sebaceous glands tend to produce more oils to compensate.skin types are different so give it a shot and hope for the best
January 8, 2008
Product used: Stridex (Power Pads)
Pros:
convenient, good strength bp, and surprisingly doubles as exfoliant because of the pads texture
Cons:
hhhmmmmm...not sure
im still not sure about this product as i think it may have caused me to breakout due to irritation...but i really really wanted to like it and for it to work..this is just me though since i have sensitive skin..i still recommend it though for those who can tolerate it
January 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It cleans your face
Cons:
Pricey, Time consuming, Iritating, Harsh on skin, Doesnt clear acne
I have been using proactiv for about 3 years now and it seemed like every time i missed washing i would break out. Soon my face was again covered with acne and scars. My frieind told me to stop using it because she said it just makes things worse, and sure enough, now that i am using just a regular body wash to wash my face, my skin has cleared immensley. Dont fall for their scam, waste of time and money.
January 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked well for getting me into a skincare regimen. Used it for 3+ years to control "combination" skin.
Cons:
When I no longer needed it (6+ months ago), I tried to cancel my "membership." They practically force you to just postpone your next shipment. Then when you still don't want it, it is a big runaround to try to get your money back and cancel.
It *might* work for you without overdrying. I could never use it twice a day - too dry. Be careful about the commitment you're making, though...if you do not want your skincare choices to be on the same level as, oh, say, a MARRIAGE commitment, then forget it.
January 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smells nice but...this product sucks!
Cons:
More pimples, irritation and VERY dry skin.
Okay, I bought this product 2 months ago - It did NOTHING! I thought it was actually working the first few days, but I was totally wrong. About 2 weeks after using it, my face starting burning when I applied the cleanser (i thought it was part of the process) then I continued with the next step and so on....my face started getting dry and irritated. The last time I used it was last friday, Jan 4, 2008...I this stuff(PROACTIVE) and it was burning sooo bad that i took out a bar of soap and washed my face, again, just to wash off the Pro-active stuff. I couldn't take it anymore. Do not use this product. I think this whole thing is just a scam. If you wanna have clear skin, just take really good care of your skin. Use clean & clear, Nutrogena or St. Ives. I used st. Ives Apricot scrub and it worked well, now I'm gonna start using again. I'm not going put up with dry, red skin and have no results. There goes $50 DOWN THE DRAIN!!!
January 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Got rid of my body acne in a week.
Cons:
Doesn't work on my face. Can irritate neck area sometimes.
My grandma asked me about 5 months ago if I wanted to try it and I agreed since I have seen lots of convincing comercials. I used it for a couple months when I got it. It didn't do much. Well it was working, but very slowly. So I decided to drop it. Then a couple months after that I decided to give it another try but I also washed my chest area too. I used it once a day. Within a week almost all of my chest acne was gone. My face... no difference.
Zits and blemishes (not big pimples and cysts) run in my family so I think genetics is mainly my problem =[
January 7, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
i've been using this for about a week. i haven't experienced any extreme dryness and the product does seem to be helping my skin. dark spots are noticeably lighter.
Cons:
when mixed with water, the product becomes sort of like a thickish lotion and you might want to put it all over your face, but DON'T. i'm sitting here right now trying to appease the slightly red spots around my eyes. it feels like it's been burned..
i think with this product, less might be more. don't use a large amount of it since it's pretty strong and don't put it anywhere near your eyes -- ie. under your eyebrows to a little past under your eyes. make sure you HELLA moisturize after using the product, perhaps immediately after getting out of the shower or patting your face dry. drying out your face doesn't always mean you're drying out your acne -- dry skin also leads to more pimples :p not just oily skin.
January 5, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It did seem to work for a while....but never great results, just minimal.
Cons:
Redness, itching, drying, peeling. THE INFOMERCIALS LIE!!!!!!!!!1
Sure, i could sit infront of a beatiful pool, have layers of make-up, concealer and great lighting that gives me a good skin colour, a hairstylist and 3 make-up artists applying tons of make up of every imperfection.....and fool you all into thinking proactiv had cleared my acne and i now have luminescent clear skin! That's exactly what the Proactiv ads are!!!! Put that much make-up and have that many lights on someone and anyone can look that good!!! And Jennifer Love-Hewitt---YOU NEVER HAD BAD ACNE!!!! And i dont believe for ONE SECOND that Jessica Simpson uses proactiv every day. she probs never uses it at all!!! Probs her botox killed her acne away!
January 5, 2008
Product used: Nature's Cure (Two-Part Acne Treatment System for Males)
Pros:
Absolutely none.
Cons:
The pills are just a placebo to me. It caused EXTREME and embarrassing side effects.
I would never recommend this product. The pills are harmful. They gave me red, itchy privates that caused me to call in sick for days. I became sleepless due to the insane itch. Also ever since I tried this, my skin has been unable to stand BP!
Pros:
Great! Amazing actually.