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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August 15, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
doesn't prevent new zits extremely well
great product. makes your skin look much better. semi-drying, but you can just reduce the amount of applications per day
August 15, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
I can tell it really works, The condition of my skin has gotten better and i've only been using it for like 4 days!!!
Cons:
It works best if you have oily skin, if you dont then stock up on moisturizers.
ok so on a scal of 1-10 my acne problem was a 7.5, so thats kinda bad, but nowhere near clear! I have literrally tried everything on the market: differin, proactiv, cearasil, neutrogena, etc. and nothings worked this quick, but it is pretty early in, so i'll be sure to keep you updated.
August 15, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
It god rid of all my pimples except 3 in only 3 days! It didn't dry my face and it took only 3 days to clear most of me acne!
Cons:
None!
You have to get this. I have tried everything from Proactiv to Clearsil. I highly recommend this because of the pricing and I just love how it took 3 days to work. I will be using this forever! It takes time for results. I had mild acne with 10 pimples on my chin that were big and little. If you have severe acne then wait out a week or two until you see great results!
August 14, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
I started using this about a week ago, after using Pro Active. I have to say it feels much better and my face looks way more clear than before thanks to this acne system. It really is just a " 3 minute routine".
Cons:
Maybe the size of the BP and the face wash versus the size of the lotion.
love it.
August 14, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Clears giant, annoying pimples quick! Extremely effective when used as spot treatment! Cheap and a fantastic investment!
Cons:
None!
I have tried numerous products and this is the ONLY over the counter that has worked for me. If you are frustrated with products that just don't work, I highly recommend giving this a shot! :)
August 13, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
it got rid of all most all my pimples
Cons:
kinda dries out my skin
and my irritate my skin
it works and is worth every penny
August 13, 2008
WELL i'M 16 AND i STARTED USiNG THiS ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND iT HAS WORKED MiRACLES FOR MY SKiN...LiKE EVERYBODY KNOWS CHANGE DOESN'T HAPPEN OVER NiGHT, BUT iT ONLY TOOK A COUPLE OF WKS FOR MY SKiN TO BECOME NOTiCEABLY BRiGHTER CLEARER AND CLEANER...i DNT REALLY USE THE DAY TiME MOiSTURiZER B/C iT MAKES MY SKiN VERY OiLY THOUGH...BAD OR GOOD? ANYWAYS MY FACE LOOKED HORRiBLE i HAD TRiED EVERYTHiNG FROM PROACTiVE TO CLEAN & CLEAR, CLEARiSiL EVEN THiNGS LiKE PANOXYL AND ZAPZiT AND NOTHiNG WORKED i TRiED ACNE FREE AND HAD A SLiGHT DiFFERENCE BUT ONLY FOR ABOUT A MONTH THEN MY SKiN RETURNED TO THE WAY iT WAS, THEN i DECiDED TO TRY NEUTROGENA ADVANCED SOLUTiONS AND WAS SUPRiSED TO SEE THE RESULTS i GOT...AND THE GENTLE EXFOLiATiON FROM THE FACE WASH MAKES MY SKiN FEEL NEW EVERYTiME i USE iT, BOTTOM LiNE i LOVE THiS PRODUCT iT'S WORKED WONDERS FOR MY FACE AND MY SELF ESTEEM AND i'D RECOMMEND iT TO ANYONE WHO HAS EVEN THE SLiGHTEST BiT OF ACNE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LiKE i WAS WiTH FULL BLOWN ACNE!
August 13, 2008
Product used: Klear Action (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works well!I have used this for several years and it the only thing that keeps my skin clear. I have tried other treatments and they work at first but with in a few weeks I break out all over again. The price is excellent!
Cons:
The toner runs out before the other products. When you first use it your skin gets irritated. I recommend to use it once a day until your skin gets used to KA.
It works well and is affortable.
August 13, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
i have only been using this for a week and i only have one zit left! i used to have like 5-7 at a time that would take a week or two to go away but this is fading my scars, kills zits VERY quickly, gets rid of blackheads.
Cons:
dries skin a tad.
cant wait to see how my skin looks in a month. BUY THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 WORKS WAY BETTER THAN NUETROGENA ON THE SPOT WHICH I TRIED. i use cetaphil face wash/lotion with this.
August 12, 2008
Product used: Equate (Medicated Acne Gel)
Pros:
Works really well. I tried Neutrogena to Pro-Active and none of those treatments worked for me. I wasted hundreds of dollars and Equate is inexpensive and dependable. It helped clear up my acne and get rid of scars too! It works fast!
Cons:
Does act like bleach. Be careful with clothes and bedding! It dries my skin too so to help prevent that I put lotion on before applying the medication and it helps keep my skin moist!
If you need a cheap,effective treatment for acne. I would definately recommend this.
Pros:
gets rid of red/purple marks from old zits