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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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January 19, 2013
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Cons:
can be over-drying (find a good moisturizer)
irritating at first (don't worry, it will subside)
can bleach out towels and pillowcases (I switched to white for anything regularly used on my face)
redness of the skin for the first few months (no longer a problem)
online purchase only
can be expensive
Ok, I have to say this stuff is liquid gold. I've struggled w/acne throughout my teens & it got really bad about 19, covering my face in deep painful cysts. I tried various other treatments to no avail and finally tried this along with the cleanser and my own day & night moisturizers. There was initial dryness & flaking but now it just keeps my oily skin under control. No flaking anymore! I would recommend this product to anyone!! I'm also down to using this only in the am w/continued results.
January 2, 2013
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
works fast
cheap
Cons:
burns (but you get used to it and it only lasts a couple minutes)
slightly drying (just remember to moisturize!)
I really struggled with self confidence with having acne and tried so many things one day, my mom brought it home and said might as well try it.... it worked great after only ONE USE!! i use it twice a day, morning and night, after washing my face. definitely worth the try!! THANK YOU CLEARZIT!!!!!
December 24, 2012
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
-fast-acting
-not over-drying
-great for everyday maintenance
Cons:
-burns initially, but that does go away
-I've only been able to find it at Dollar General
I've had bad acne since for about eight or nine years. My dermatologist put me on every over the counter and prescription acne medication available, and nothing worked. Eventually i was put on accutane and my acne became lighter, but i still had several bumps. I found this at dollar general about a year ago and said, hey what the heck. now i can't live without this stuff. Any major zits i have are gone in about a day or two, and it keeps the small ones away.
December 10, 2012
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Dries out and kills big spots, makes blackheads appear less visible, slightly calms acne at first.
Cons:
Extremely dry skin, causes skin to become very sensitive, flaky skin, rashes, itchiness, redness, made acne worse, too harsh on skin, hard to apply makeup over it, burns skin, stings, constant tight and numb feeling, leaves skin feeling sore, causes big red painful spots once you stop using it, dyes hair, stains clothes and pillows, etc.
My GP prescribed Quinoderm 10% cream to me for my ongoing problems with acne on my forehead, nose, mouth and chin area. I performed the sensitivity test behind my ear and there were no problems other than slight redness for a while so I applied the cream to the problem areas. I was told to use it two to three times a day but I couldn't do this as it was too strong. As soon as I put the cream on there was a horrible stinging, burning, throbbing and tightening sensation which continued all day. The next day I started to have difficulty moving my face; it was stiff, sore and uncomfortable. I used the cream for 3 days, applying only a thin layer once a day until I decided I couldn't cope with the pain anymore. I stopped using it immediately as my face was swollen, red, inflamed, blotchy, agony to touch and uncomfortable for me to even move my mouth to eat. It was itchy all over and had brought me out in multiple rashes. The best way I could describe the way my skin felt would be to say that it felt as if it had been burned. The areas in which I had put the cream felt burnt, dead and extremely dry. It isn't just the slight kind of 'dry skin' side effect I was warned about from my doctor, it left my skin literally feeling like sandpaper. I moisturized my skin three times a day in the hope I would regain normal feeling skin but this was not the case. A week after my last treatment of Quinoderm and my skin is still tight, sore and dry. My skin is flaky and peeling and stings horrendously every time I apply moisturizer. I am going back to my GP to try and get something to make my skin feel normal again. Not only have I had these awful side effects but my acne is worse than ever and is spreading. It's made me feel depressed, and I can't even bring myself to leave my house because of the state my skin is in due to Quinoderm. Although I understand some people have had positive results with this cream I would definitely not recommend it to anyone due to the experie
December 3, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
i cant believe this actually works. Ever since using this regimen not even one pimple broke out. It also helped me fade my acne by drying them. This is really amazing.
Cons:
Dryness, burns.
this product works and i will recommend this to anyone with acne.
November 19, 2012
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa Gel 5)
Pros:
Cleans acne
Cons:
If used to much can dry out skin to much.
Kso, this product WILL clean you're acne, some people have said it has made my face worse.. well it's gutta get worse before it can get better. so KEEP USING IT, and use it as a spot treatment to, i have tried proactive, ALL the mainstream acne solvents. And if you have used this for a month and there is still acne, move up to the persa-gel 10, The one thing is, is that when i first got it i was so excited i put the thing on 5 times a day,, no no... face looked like a cracker, Use it once a day before you go to sleep, don't need to rinse you're face or anything, just enough to cover you're face, you're face will reel really tight, try not to streach you're face becuase when you leave it tight, it dosent let anything else in you;re pores, so over all EXCELLENT product, and a 100% buy.
November 17, 2012
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
-Smells okay (it's not the best)
-Foaming cleanser is extremely gentle
-Toner tingles a bit, but it's nice
-Got rid of 99.9% of my acne
Cons:
-Must use a lot of the moisturizer, for the toner is a little big drying
The only reason this product did not get 5 stars from me was because of the drying out it did. Just use a little big more moisturizer than needed!
November 11, 2012
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
I'd say none.
Cons:
I can't believe I fell for the bs, this product is disgusting, gritty and gross.
It has you following a weird regimen but I figured i'd try to do this just like it said because of all the raving reviews. WHAT are you all talking about? This destroyed my skin, I broke out worse than ever. I have whiteheads and blackheads but this gave me cystic acne! Sides of my nose, cheeks, forehead. I am so embarrassed and disgusted with myself. If this is a "purging" process then it isn't worth it. This is NOT a miracle cure. Washcloths and soap are a NO-NO always. I should have stuck with what I know. DO not try this unless you want to completely ruin your skin. :(
October 31, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Causes severe irritation
Hard to cancel
I think this is a scam
When I used the products as instructed, my face swelled into an itchy red blob. It looked and felt like I had poison ivy on my entire face. When I cut back and only used one or two of the products at a time, there was absolutely no effect on my skin - I still had breakouts frequently. But the worst part of ProActiv is that it is very difficult to cancel your account. You cannot cancel online. I cancelled my account by phone today after discovering I "owe" them $100 on a shipment that is currently in the mail. At what point did I tell them I wanted $100 worth of product? NEVER. I will return the shipment (at my own expense, no less), and they told me they will refund all but $10 in shipping fees (which I feel I shouldn't owe because I wasn't notified of this shipment in advance or given the option to cancel prior to shipment), so this *cancellation* is costing me $20 at this point. I am very concerned that they will neglect to refund me. They told me not to expect my refund for 4 to 6 weeks. I own a small business and I can process credit card refunds instantly, so this delay doesn't make any sense at all to me. Stay far, far, far away from this. Even if it was an effective product, it isn't worth participating in this scam. I think they very much rely on people forgetting about shipments and neglecting to read credit card statements.
October 31, 2012
Product used: The Regimen
Pros:
No strong smell
Easy to use
Cost Effective
Cons:
Drying
I am SOOO pleased with this product!! I have tried many other products including Proactive, Clinique, Exposed, and OTC products (Clean and Clear, Neutrogena, and Oxyclear) and NOTHING has worked better than this product and doing the Regimen. My skin has never looked and felt better! I only use the Treament and AHA at this point and have been using it for about three weeks now. I am very impressed...I think I have found the product that works for me! The only con is the product is very drying but using a good moisturizer helps tremendously with that.
Pros:
very effective against cystic acne and small pimples
oil control
easy to use
non-irritating in the long-term
good quality product