Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Reviews
3.5
20781 Reviews
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
54%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Note: Benzoyl peroxide clears the skin completely when applied correctly.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Benzoyl Peroxide
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.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Topical Antibacterial
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Compare To Other Treatments
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May 28, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

DRY SKIN, DOESN'T WORK, BIG RIP OFF

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!
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May 25, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

Feels like its doing something, clean feeling after (tingles), kind of helped my acne... My acne doesn't completely stop but it helps get rid of it quicker than other products (I just continue to break out -.-)

Cons:

Really dries out the skin! Do not get this in your eyes, nose, mouth... it stings. The smell takes some getting used to, I'm not a fan.

I guess I would recommend this. Everyone is different, so its worth a shot. Its worked better than anything else so far for me. I've ALWAYS had acne and now I'm 22 years old. Like I said, this kind of helps. A lot of times if I feel a pimple coming on, I'll wash my face with it then put a little dab on the spot. Then I'll sleep with it on, and the spot is significantly smaller and less painful in the morning. It is worth trying.
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May 18, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa Gel 5)

Pros:

My acne goes away in like 3 days.

Cons:

Expensive for only 28g...
Dries skin

It just gets rid of acne. I had this huge, disgusting, red cystic pimple on my nose. I applied this for 1 week straight, once a day, and it's almost gone now. :D I swear by this stuff.
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May 5, 2010
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)

Pros:

Dries zit out completely
Usually within one night for me

Cons:

A little Red spot after

Perfect for spot treatment I would recommend it to anyone with acne IT REALLY WORKS
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May 1, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Cleared up my skin
Refined my skin
Love the mask

Cons:

A little pricey

I have been using this for going on two months. Had pretty significant acne..especially on my jaw line. Nothing was working and then I got this. I know some say it didn't work for them or made their acne worse but for me personally it was perfect. I love the mask. I use it maybe once a week. I had HUGE pores before. It makes my skin look smooth, healthier, clearer. I just don't think I will ever try anything else. I am 38 with moderate stress and terrible eating habits. That said, it was like a wonder drug for me.
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April 4, 2010
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)

Pros:

Clears up acne very quickly (About 1 month for my case)

Cons:

Dries your skin really badly
Acne pops back when usage is stopped

I use acnefree's Severe. A year ago, I used to use it and it cleared my skin up. It really dries up my skin, so I switched to their sensitive line. After about 6 months, acne pops again but I decided to stick with sensitive. Nope, it doesn't work that way. Recently, I just switched back to severe, and it clears up within a month. One thing to note when using their severe line. You have to scrub your face when using the cleanser. You'll see dead skin cells coming off.... :) I've tried a bunch of different things too. I've tried clean and clear, clearasil, neutrogena. None of them worked. It depends on your skin I guess, but hopefully it works for you too!
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March 11, 2010
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

works fast!
stays working!
not too time consuming!

Cons:

runs out fast!
not great smelling....

so i had "moderately severe" acne, and i had tried EVERYTHING. nothing worked! so one day i went to the store and i just randomly picked up Klear Action, and it worked GREAT(: i was completely clear in 2 months, not even a scar left! I still use it, and i haven't had ONE pimple in a whole year(: love it(:
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March 11, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Wash)

Pros:

foam, feels clean right away, it does indeed prevent acne from showing up, easy to dispense,leave skin smooth

Cons:

dries out skin

I have an oily skin and I have tried many products including other Clean&Clear products. This is the only one that seems to work for me. Although it was not designed to clean current acne, for some reason it does dries out mine after a week of use. Of course I follow up with a moisturizer every night. But one thing I noticed: it does prevent my acne from coming. However, when summer time comes around, if I don't wash it for 1 day, I already get acne the next day.
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March 8, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)

Pros:

Smells alright.

Cons:

Didnt work on acne.
Left me feeling helpless.
Made acne worse than before i started using proactiv.

This product makes me steaming mad. Every time i used this product my skin felt incredibly greasy then dried out later. The Proactiv commercials are so fake, i bunch of paid actors and actresses with photoshopped pictures, think about it, if you have severe acne you probably wont be clearing up without a trace of scars left. When I ordered proactiv, i was so excited. When I got the product and started using it, it made my skin horrible. The automatic billing charged 40 bucks a shipment for product that wasnt even arriving to my house. With all the excess product laying around, i have tried it several times with that same result. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. GO NATURAL. Your skin will never clear up when your slathering harsh chemicals on it.
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March 8, 2010
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)

Pros:

-Worked for the first 3 weeks or so

Cons:

-Occasionaly caused burning and itching
- Stopped working after a few weeks or so

I WOULD reccommend this product for very mild acne. But for me, It stopped working after a while, and my acne went back to normal, it didn't make it worse, but the breakouts just kept coming back like they used to. So i was very happy with it the first couple of weeks, now I'm dissapointed. BUT everyone's different, it seems to work for some other people.
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  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
  2. Read online patient reviews of any dermatologists you are considering and ask people you know whether they have any experience with these dermatologists.
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