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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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June 14, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
I guess it can get expensive, but seriously- if you're acne is bad enough you don't care. There is something in the scrub that can bleach your clothes if it gets on them when you are washing your face.
If you have CYSTIC acne this kit is great (although I don't use their moisturizer- I use Purpose). Birth control + Proactive = manageable, clear skin & happiness : )
May 27, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
The repairing lotion works extremely well.
Cons:
It's too pricey, too slow-working- and has too many steps along with fake celebrity endorsements.
Proactiv wasn't a bad product but it is too pricey and you have to go through a lot of steps (sometimes even adding to the ones they made) and there are a lot more effective products out there. I would recommend ordering Bruunhause off of eBay if Proactiv hasn't worked for you. Your acne will clear up extremely fast. If you read reviews of it
90% of the people who wrote them said Proactiv failed them Bruunhause was amazing. It is a gel, but isn't so heavily medicated it will dry out your skin. If it is too expensive for you, or if you don't have severe acne, then I would recommend Acnexus (which can also be ordered
off of eBay.
May 21, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
makes skin very soft and smooth
Cons:
expensive
Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since ive started using proactiv and it has gotten rid of existing pimples but hasn't really stopped new ones from coming. I've gotten about three or four new pimples since ive been using it. Is that normal?
May 3, 2007
Pros:
Works wonders, more gentle than most products.
Cons:
I experienced a purging cycle a few days after starting, but now my skin is clear. Naturally it can be drying so ease into it.
Start off using the gel only at night and be sure to wash with a very gentle cleanser. one reviewer suggested Cetaphil and I couldn't agree more. I experienced a bad purging cycle about 3 days into the regimen but it quickly faded after the 5th day. Chew the pills daily so your body can adjust well, overall this is a great product but you must be religious about it.
April 24, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
so far its good :)
Cons:
its working quite well for me, And my skin dosent go dry after, like some others say. Its all good.
I like it :) cant quite say its worth the price yet but its a good product :) I use it twise a day once in the morning and before i go 2 bed. Not gettin any bad effects or anything like itchy skin dry skin or more pimples like some other weirdos say :) I recommend a try :D
April 16, 2007
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
It dries up spots super quick. I know a few people with acne roseaca... doesnt help them at all. But for me it works wonders...!! it dries up spots over night and if you use it for a week or two it makes them die down alot
Cons:
doesnt get rid of them completly, dries out the skin but fixable with some mouisturier.
great product!! definatly recomend to any one for a pretty quick fix. I smuther it on which i dont think helps in much just blocks up the pores so i recomend to any one using it to only put a little on. !!! also if u like to wear foundation dont put quinoderm on before you put foundation on as it sticks to the quindoerm and makes you look awful. works best overnight. then mouistourise in the morning.
April 16, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
AMAZING cream!! It clears up pimples pretty quickly, for me it seemed to work over night.
Cons:
must spread cream, otherwise chunks and small pieces of the cream will show.
I rarely have problems with acne, and when i did get a pimple or two I would just put some of this cream on and not have to worry about it later. Personally I applied it 2 times daily, and it didnt dry out my skin at all. A lot better than Pro Activ - USE IT!
April 15, 2007
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
it works but not 100% i still get a few spots here and thir.. lumps but overall its cleaer in most places.
April 14, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Perfect skin just after 1 week use.
Cons:
Acne comes back when you stop using it, but atleast it shows that it works.
It works!
April 7, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
This product works GREAT!!! I have tried many products including many prescription products, such as Retin-A, Differin, etc., and none of these products worked as well as Acnefree, and Acnefree is much more affordable.
Cons:
Cannot buy the renewing toner individually in stores.
Causes discoloration to clothing.
I started seeing results with this product within a week and have been using Acnefree for a little over a year now with no breakouts or problems.
Pros:
Clear skin for CYSTIC acne (really bad, giant pimples).
Lots of natural ingredients & no strong perfumes.