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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 28, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
drying
need to use moisturizer daily with the product.
May 27, 2009
Product used: Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser)
Pros:
I noticed a difference immediately, its easy to use and i get 2 uses outta 1 cloth:-)
Cons:
the price is def not appealing when ur hesitant it wont work.
I am on it 1 week today and i see a change going on. i see it is drawing out all the acne i have (since eveything is under the skin,blah) and drying it up. it makes u not want to mess with it too which helps cause when ur zits are arising u just want them to vanish! so knowing im doing eveything i can by using this product and dr. also prescribed me ziana. makes me feel good. Atleast a lot better when i just had to sit back and watch my skin get worse then better then back to worse. So after all that,lol yes this is something i recommend to anyone who wants a great cleanser!
May 26, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
works wonders on very oily skin or for bad teenage acne.
Cons:
does dry out skin, not very much in the tube, and if not blended well white is still visible on the skin
awesome stuff
May 17, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It clears the ance quick!
Cons:
DRYS OUT SKIN BAD
I love it! will buy again as long as i have a moisturizer.
May 3, 2009
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)
Pros:
Clears up skin quickly, and keeps it smooth. If you mix it in with lotion, it won't dry up as much. Also, it's very cheap, and works just as well as the name brands.
Cons:
I finally figured out what has been bleaching my sheets! Thanks guys, but I've been mixing it with cocoa butter lotion, so it doesn't happen anymore. Other than that..none.
Try it, it's good :)
April 29, 2009
Pros:
My skin was smooth immediately after use.
The smell wasn't horrible.
Cons:
Made the whole bottom half of my face peel.
Had only a small effect on existing acne and no prevention of new breakouts.
Tiny jar, only enough for a few weeks unless you use a miniscule amount.
My derm prescribed Vanoxide HC because it contains benzoyl peroxide, which he wanted me to use to prevent resistance to antibiotics. I have never had good luck with BP, but I thought I would try it since it was something new. The pharmacy was supposed to mix the powder into the teeny tiny jar, but after a week of use I realized they hadn't. Plus the instructions are very unclear, so I was confused about what to do with the cleanser and why the powder vial was in there if it was supposed to be empty. I used this faithfully, stretching it out to about 2 months (for $56 without insurance, I had to!). My face turned red like I had a constant sunburn, my chin and jawline started flaking, and my forehead and nose looked greasy. After about a month I thought my existing spots looked better, but I am still getting breakouts even though I'm using spiro and doxy with the Vanoxide. In my opinion, simply not worth it!
April 26, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works when you first use it. Gives a nice fresh look and you feel clean. And it smells good.
Cons:
It dried up you skin so much after awhile of use. And when I stopped using it for awhile and then used it again. My face had red spots everywhere and it was itchy. Like a rash. It was gross.
Don't get it. Its a waste of money because the "power" eventually wear out after a few uses. And when you stop, it messes your skin up when you start using it again.
April 25, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Pros:
dries up the spots, no new ones have popped up so far
Cons:
is really very drying, quite expensive. im told that the drying should dissapear in a couple of weeks (:
im loving it so far. only on it a week though. hope the good results keep up.
April 1, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Effective
Cons:
Not natural - (I don't like chemicals on my face)
Dramatically healed acne in less than a month. (I used AcneFree Severe - VERY IMPORTANT distinction.) It wasn't the cure for me, but I also stopped using the system after I finished the first box of it. It was very, very effective. I just didn't like putting all the chemicals on my face every day. I went to only using their 10% Benzyl for a while afterwards. That kept the acne somewhat at bay, though I'd still usually have about 10-15 zits at a time. Considering that before I used the Acne Free Severe package, my skin was EXTREMELY severe with acne and probably 50-60 bad zits at a time, this was quite an improvement for such a short time. I'd recommend it for those that don't mind putting chemicals on their face.
April 1, 2009
Product used: Solugel (Benzoyl Peroxide (4%) Gel)
Pros:
I have spent hundreds of dollars trying doctor prescribed acne creams and over-the-counter products,changing all other products that may contribute to acne (clothing detergents, shampoo, fashwash/cream, diet)THIS IS THE ONLY PRODUCT THAT WORKS 4 ME
Cons:
It takes time to know how much you need to avoid over drying/peeling/breakouts, your face changes with seasons. Lil gritty, smelly, darker skin will show dry skin, and drying is what gets rid of the acne
Yes, this cream actually works. Its a cheap fix for my adult acne, if I miss a dosage I am sure to have acne the NEXT day.
If you are using hairspray/shampoo coniditioner, perfume, make-up, skin cream - it doesn't matter how much it was or if it came from a good company that says free of "dyes" the stuff is crap (organic I recommend but your skin may still disagree). SO please understand you are looking for a prefect product and for it to work you need to look at other things as well and use it consistantly. I bought it at IDA for $13 in Toronto and I swear by it. BTW for my skin to avoid peeling I apply using a damp pad then add the cream on the pad to kind of dilute it and rub every needed.
Pros:
Clears up acne within 3 days