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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July 23, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
OKAY SO I USED THE PRODUCT FOR 2 WEEKS AS DIRECTED 2 YEARS AGO ON MY FOREHEAD AND MY SKIN WAS BURNT. I HAD TO LIVE WITH IT FOR A YEAR BECAUSE OUT OF ALL THE PRODUCTS I TRIED TO FIX IT NONE WORKED.
IT MAKES YOUR SKIN WORSE. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW BAD IT MADE MY SKIN. I HAD TO GO TO A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT WAS SO BAD. I HAD SOME PIMPLES AND I JUST WANTED THEM TO GO AWAY AND I ENDED UP GETTING THIN, SCARRED, INFLAMED SKIN. I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH NOT TO USE THIS PRODUCT!!!!
July 19, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
it drys my skin up and peels under neath makeup!
July 19, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
doesnt work
Cons:
i used it rite now didnt work
dont get it waste of money
July 16, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
I have the sensative skin formula and for some reason after everytime I use these products (I use it every day and night) my face is burning and turns all red! I have been using it for 3 days and I am seeing no results! What is going on? HELP!
Cons:
NONE
It even says that you will see results in 3 days and that's exactly how long i've been using it for and still no results. I feel very discouraged! Should I keep using it even though it is severly causing a burning sensation after everytime I use it? Or should I just give up? I know I have sensative skin, and that's the reason I got the sensative formula. I'm tired of hiding behind heavy makeup, I just want clear skin! What should I do?!
July 16, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
i didnt die from using it
Cons:
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i used to have light acne. a pimple or two came around every few weeks. when i started using proactiv my life went down the drain. after the first use i woke up the next mornig with blisters around my lips and my left eye swollen shut. i continued to use it, thinking the results may have been from something i ate the night before or maybe allergies. i continued to use it for a few weeks to see if it worked since it seems to be some kind of "miracle product." wrong. the blisters around my mouth got worse and bigger. some popped and my mouth became scabbed and sore. the lotion bleached my eyebrows (which were black before). i have dark hair and HAD dark eyebrows but now i look like a clown. proactiv has ruined my life and it will yours too. dont try it!!!!!!!!
July 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
there are none
Cons:
it makes your acne worse
drys up your skin really bad
Don't waste your time or money with buying this product. It made my skin even worse than it already was. If you have moderate to severe acne i would prefere accutane. It only takes a few months and it is so worth it. my face is completely cleared up now, not after using the proavtive crap. Plus after I started using it my face got really ichy and I found out that I was allergic to something in it and i had to stop as soon as possible. So don't listen to the comercials for proavtive cause its all bull****.
July 9, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
- It's full of power packed advertisements about its benefits
Cons:
- It strips off natural oil from the face, leaving it bleached.
- It does not work
- Causes more break-outs after second try
I refunded my products. It did nothing to cure my acne. It actually made it worse than before.
July 7, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
None
Cons:
This excessively dries out the skin, in addition it caused by skin to become blotchy and red.Sadly to say it lso caused peeling and i would not recommend any one to use it.
Use t your own risk
July 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It seemed to work a little for the first two weeks of using it
Cons:
Irritates skin and makes it flaky, smells bad, expensive, make acne worst--more acne appear--, not available at store,
Don't waste your money over this product...Its all bullsh*t...The advertisement and testimony make the product seems to be the number 1 acne treatment...However, it only make the acne far worst and bleach your skin....I don't know if this will have any side effect in the long run...but good luck to those who like this product...
July 6, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I honestly can't think of any.
Cons:
#1- Makes acne worse
#2- EXPENSIVE
#3- Not available at stores (there's probably a reason for that i.e. they would be shelling out refunds all day)
Used this for over nine months hoping, as the proactiv scumbags insist, that it simply takes time to work. I started with mild breakouts, ended up with cysts. This product is dangerous. It will make your acne worse. Don't fall for the convincing commercials as I did. Either see a dermatologist and get some legitimate treatment (which is pricey) or use cetaphil, some benzo peroxide and moisturizer and just accept what you have because this stuff WILL make your acne worse.
Pros:
NONE.