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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.
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May 31, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)
Cons:
Bleaches clothes, sheets, towels, hair. Can burn eyes, mouth, etc. (even if not placed too near them). Less (or not) effective if applied at the same time as some other treatments (retinol, antioxidants). White-tinted. Clumps with other products.
Some are concerned that BP is aging due to its oxygenation of the skin (which is what kills the bacteria). I've used 10% oxy BP (and tried other brands & formulations) 1x a day, every night for the last 27 years. I am 42 years old and people always assume I'm in the early 30s: it has not aged my skin appearance. I have an oily T-zone and scalp, stay out of the sun, and also have used Neutrogena Healthy Skin Lotion 2x a day for the last 15 or so years (until they stopped making the non-sunscreen kind last month). I cannot use salycilic acid/BHA-it makes my skin a MESS. Sulfur, tea tree, whatever--nothing works to prevent breakouts on me but BP. The lower % of BP also never worked on me, oddly. Now that I'm in my 40s, I've tried several times to stop using BP but my skin just deteriorates. BP dries the oil, lightens any discolorations/age spots, regulates the pores, stops pimples. I just learned that antioxidants (e.g., Vitamins C, E, & A) render BP ineffective--but are in MANY lotions!
May 27, 2009
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
It actually works!
Cons:
Stings a little, doesnt smell too good and can bleach fabrics.
It might sound like a cliché but I have tried EVERYTHING and this is the ONLY thing which has worked for me. Ok I'm 26 and get spots on a regular basis not big one but little annoying ones which leave blemishes in the end. I have tried every cream going and every herbal treatment. I have changed my diet (which I still believe is a contributing factor to acne whether its major or minor factor is still debatable). I had ran out of my usual PanOxyl Gel and went into my sisters room who was advised by her doctor to use Quinoderm so I thought I'd use it and buy more PanOxyl the next day. Well after using it and seeing the results the next morning I decided never to use PanOxyl ever again as this was so much better, less drying, no red marks and my spots had calmed down considerably. After using it for 2 weeks there has been a major improvement to my skin-Thank god for Quinoderm!
May 24, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
I have tried proactiv and it didnt work. So i saw clearzit for a $1 so i tried it. It clear every zit in a week.
Cons:
nothing
get it!
May 24, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE theyre liars like the rest of them lol
Cons:
Dry dry skin the moisturizer sucks and so does the cleaning treatment i cant even feel it working
ive tried everything this is probably the worst product ive ever used. THIS TREATMENT WORKS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE ONE OR TWO ZITS OR YOU COULD JUST WASH YOUR FACE WITH SOAP AND WATER. This doesnt work for people with ACNE, keep trying. If somebody finds SOMETHING that works let me know? Ive been thinking of differin. Any comments? thanks
May 1, 2009
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
CHEAP...WORKS... FEELS GREAT...
Cons:
NONE YET
IT DOESN'T BOTHER MY SKIN, DOESN'T OVER-DRY IT, OR CAUSE MORE ACNE. THOUGH IT SAYS THAT THE ACNE MAY WORSEN BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT, I SAW IMPROVEMENTS INSTEAD OF MORE PROBLEMS. IT'S AWESOME! I USE IT EVERY DAY AND NIGHT, OR EVERY OTHER DAY AND NIGHT, AND EITHER WAY WORKS DEPENDING ON YOUR SKIN TYPE. AMAZING PRODUCT!
April 9, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
CLEARS MY FACE SOO GOOD! ITS THE BEST THING IVE EVER BOUGHT, its way better then proactiv, proactiv takes to long
Cons:
dont miss a wash or pimples will come back
Great product! A must
April 7, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The Proactive system cleared up my acne, in about 2 weeks of using it, and since using it my face is baby soft.
Cons:
The price is really the only con, and I'm nervous that if I stop using the system my acne will come back.
Basically, it's a great system. I went from having perfect skin, moved to a new location in Florida and my face broke out horribly, i tried other acne solutions but none worked so my dad got me Proactive and it really is a life savor! My acne has not returned even during a menstrual cycle, it did the first month, but not the second!!! I also don't use the products religiously, once a day I use the blue liquid, the repairing lotion, and the green tea moisturizer, i seldom use the cleanser. The 30 day supply has lasted about 2 months and I just ordered my second supply of it. Good luck!
March 23, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
It wakes up your skin
It gives you a nice clean fresh look
It gets rid of acne
Cons:
It smells bad
It irritates sometimes
your skin might get dry in parts
It works okay ...but your pimples and acne will come back.Even if you miss one day
March 18, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Noticed a significant difference in skin within a week of using product.
Cons:
Way cheaper than visiting the Dermatologist
I am a 31 year old black woman and have had severe acne since I was 11. I wish this product would have been available when I was younger. Within a week my skin felt and looked so much better. I got a lot of compliments. I have been using Clinique for six months now and I have never got results like this before. My Dermatologist has prescribed stuff that only made my skin worse or just did not work at all. Within a month the blemishes started to fade. I couldn't be happier. My face sometimes get's a little dry, so to prevent overdrying, I cut back on the clearing moisturizer. I will only use it at night. I was paying so much money to see the Dermatologist, hell the visit alone was sixty dollars. The acne solutions was only 49.95. If you have very oily skin and very bad acne, I recommend this product. Using it twice a day will give you beautiful skin.
March 16, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It is easy to use. Like the packaging all shiny (wwooo) Smoothens my skins just in 2 days (wow).
Cons:
doesnt all my spots
I look good and sexy with or without spots.
Pros:
Powerful killer of bacteria, inexpensive, available to purchase almost anywhere, long track record of being the most successful acne medication