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 3, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Cons:
May dry up skin
I've used tazorac,retin a,proactiv,neutrogena, with ok results.Just started using this 3 wks ago & my pimples are gone. I have mild to moderate acne. i use purpose cleanser,cetaphil lotion and purpose suncreen spf15, best combination of products. works wonders for me. this bp gel is unscented,leaves skin a litle white. I apply cetaphil lotion around the corners of my mouth,nose,eyes bfore applying bp,to reduce dryness and redness. works very well. I'm psyched about this hope it continues to work for me as my skin tends to get use to meds quickly. i'll update in 2 months.
August 2, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
only thing that worked for me!!!
Cons:
the first month, skin gets fairly dry!!! How else are you suppose to kill the bacteria!
I LOVE the Panoxylgel10%,I HAD moderate acne The first couple of weeks it made my face really dry to the point that i couldn't even smile, but I was putting a lot. I wanted to get rid of the acne sooner so i didn't really care. It only says to put it once at night time but I put it on twice a day, at night I'd put a lot and in the morning just a little less. Invest in a oil free moisturizer, i was first using the clean and clear softw/Spf15.but don't put the moisturizer all over your face, just the edges of ur face and around the eyes and smile crease, because u want to let the skin breath. I also am using the TANDA skincare blue light, another skin saver, paid 200 but it's my own home system and one time purchase and if i were to get a blue light treatment at a spa it cost 100per treatment, really worth the money. After 2months my face was almost clear, i was in shock and u will be too.Also Buy the proactiv mask, great to reduce redness. Now my faceisALLClEAR,hardworkbutworth@end
August 2, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Does the job! Has helped me stay completely clear ever since using it.
Cons:
The bottle isn't travel-friendly (big) and the nozzle keeps breaking
I'm a female in my early 20's with mostly mild acne. Ever since using this product, it has helped tremendously from keeping ANYTHING from forming on my face. I love the fact that it doesn't have any smell and it absorbs relatively fast. Before coming across acne.org, I used to have to pay visits to the dermatologist just to get the same old medicine all the time-wasting time as well as money. This product is VERY affordable for its amount and affectiveness.
Bottom line: IF YOU WANT TO TREAT ACNE EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT WASTING 100'S OF DOLLARS, BUY THIS!
August 2, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
good
Cons:
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good
August 1, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
-Dried up my pimples THE FIRST TIME I USED IT! :D
-Smells good
Cons:
-Dried my skin a TINY BIT.
That's it,really.
This product is amazing! I just got it yesterday and it's working! I'm so happy.I'm 12 years old,and I've had acne since I was 9.Nothing else worked as good as this!
July 30, 2008
Pros:
I noticed results after using this product for just a couple of days. I have very oily skin and this has decreased ALOT since using this product. It dries the pimples right up over night. I haven't seen any new acne appear.
Cons:
For the first couple of days it made my skin worse, it was horribly dry and peeling and it HURT! But after that stage it cleared right up. No more pain!
The cream zaps pimples and prevents new ones, the only KEY thing to remember about the cream is *perserverence*. The pills definately help to prevent new acne from appearing, definately fights the hormones that can cause really bad acne. WORTH THE MONEY!! WORTH THE TIME!! espescially for bad acne. Just remember patience.
July 30, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Improves acne within a few weeks.
Cons:
Dries skin, but can be counteracted with a good non-comodogenic moisturizer
This product is excellent. Ive had acne for at least 2 years now and i can honestly say Oxy maximum strength is the only thing that has worked for me. I used proactiv for about 2 years and saw 0 results, and im sure ive wasted over $1000 on that crap. Bottom line, dont give into stuff like proactiv, its a scam! invest $5 in oxy and you'll be amazed at what this stuff will do! im currently suffering from a few breakouts, but thats because i was badly sunbruned on my face and the dead skin peeling off is clogging my pours, but im confident that my daily use of oxy will take care of that.
July 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
you can feel a diff with frist use.
even out skin tone
Cons:
burns within the frist few weeks (toner)
IT WORKS. I have been suffering with acne for about six years. I'm 20 now, I have tried everything. This was the last thing I used for my face and of course the last thing works..lol. I tell everyone about it and how it changed my life. I went thoguh so much with my skin. If you want clean skin USE IT. That's the bottom line.
July 30, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works.
Cons:
It doesn't not work.
It works.
July 30, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
it works..plain and simple.
Cons:
you get dry.small price to pay for clear skin!
ive tried EVERYTHING! my acne was really started to effect my life, i wasnt leaving the house..thats bad when you have a 3 year old and youe married. but onece i started this no joke my cysts blackheads,whiteheads and red marks where gone in a week! i got i few small zits after that but they go away in like two days, go for it. soooo much better then murad. i finally can be proud of my skin and i only spent 20 bucks. sweet.
Pros:
dirt Cheap& works surprisingly well.