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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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December 31, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
The only bad think i could think about is the mild smell of benzol peroxide.
Worked wonders for me. Even better than the prescriptions my doctor gave me.
December 26, 2009
Pros:
i had used this in the past over summer and liked it a lot....i never used the pills consistently but really liked the cream.... it worked well at drying up existing pimples and stopped new ones from forming!!!
Cons:
drying.... but skin will slowly get used to it and lotion helps a lot!!!
i used this product in the past and have recently started using it again due to breakouts.... so far I have seen some improvement and am hoping to see more in the future!!!
December 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works amazingly. Its clears up acne just use it on a regular basis.
Cons:
Dries out your face if you use it more than 2 times a day.
This is an amazing product. AS long as you use it right it should work for you. You break out when you first start to use it but that eventually goes away. Its just cleaning out your pores and working with your skin. IT is an amazing product and I would stronly recommened this.
December 7, 2009
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Cleared up my spots
Cons:
dried out skin
This cleared up my spots really well. I've tried hundreds of creams before, from off the shelf remedies to specialist products from dermatologists costing over £100. This is the only thing that has worked for me so far and it's made a dramatic difference to my skin. The only side effect is that it makes my skin really dry. I used the 10% cream at first and this burnt my face and I came out in a horrible rash. I now use the 5% cream, at first for 2/3 days a week until I got used to it. I'm now using it every day (only once a day though) alongside Garnier Hydralock cream to combat the dryness and this seems to be working. I think it's worth the initial dry skin to clear up the acne as dry skin is so easy to treat. I've now been using Quinoderm for 4 weeks and the difference in my skin is amazing. My skin is really sensitive but I've managed to control the side effects so i'd definitely recommend it.
November 28, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
-burns the acne away
Cons:
-dries up skin until it pills
i actually got it from my sisters friend who was struggling with acne and she said it works as of right now i love it i have always had bad acne but everything doesnt work for everyone but this worked for me
November 24, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
It gets the job done in as little as 3 days! You see results immediately. Don't waste your money paying monthly for Pro-Activ. Oxy is dermatologist recommended, at any drugstore, and is very affordable! This is truely money well spent!
Cons:
Maximum Strength Oxy will dry out your face once you start using it. But your skin adjusts to it after a couple of weeks. A light moisturizer after you wash your face will fix that, no problem!
OXY works! Its the real deal when it comes to fighting acne is as little as a week! Try it, you'll see what I mean!
November 20, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Liquidy, Bad smell, looks nasty.
Bad, makes skin smell bad and dry, sometimes shiny, and makes pimples worse.
November 16, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
It works really fast. It got rid of most of my breakouts in a couple of days.
Cons:
It REALLY dries out your skin. And I have super oily skin.
Its great, but make sure you use a moisturizer afterwards.
November 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
the packs that you can get, its good to pick which one suits you. and which you can afford. bought mine at a kiosk, good costermer service. smells pretty good, smells like sunscreen to me.
Cons:
takes a while to see results at least a week or two. i get a burning sensation when i use the toner/lotion, and skin turns red and itchy in some paces, (im not allergic tho)
goood product if nothing is working to get rid of your acne
its a bit expensive for thos with not alot if money. tip; some people use the lotion (number 3 bottle in the 3 step system) as a mousturizer when its actualy not. in the basic pack it does not come with a mousturizer so i would recomend going up to a pack that does or buy a mouturizer because proactive might and probably will dry out your skin.
October 20, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Cheaper then most acne treatments. Lotion works fine
Cons:
Dries your face out, end up using the month supply before the month is over because of how dry your skin is.
Doesn't work. Would not recommend. The lotion is fine everything doesn't work. Did not clear up my face, all the dryness made me brake out even more.
Pros:
Cleared my face, stopped breakouts, and inexpensive.