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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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October 4, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Cons:
NONE
Please don't ever stop making it!!
October 2, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
> Cheap & Easy to use
> Fast acting
> Clears skin of visible pimples
Cons:
> Slight redness in the beginning
> Flaky skin
Awesome product.
September 29, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)
Pros:
works pretty well, you can just use it alone without any other acne products
Cons:
dryness
its doesnt completely remove my acne put its helps reduce them significantly
September 21, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
When I first used Panoxyl..it dried the pimples ... it did clear the spots away....
Cons:
My skin was very very itchy...my skin was dry and flaky....but I'm planning to use moisturizer...
It's a great product...it actually works fast..but the side effects are very obvious...but I think I should follow the correct regimen...
September 19, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Definitely clears the skin; oil-control
Cons:
Constant irritation, definitely dries the skin out; my face itched like crazy the first few nights (I had to take an allergy pill and go to sleep because I couldn't concentrate on anything else)
My acne problem was getting worse and worse and I couldn't get a dermatology appointment for another month, so I decided to give AcneFree a try. The product definitely works--the severity of my acne has cleared up about 80% in less than a week. However, I feel irritation/itchiness when I use it, and I can see some acne might be coming back. The directions must be strictly adhered to. If you have moderate to severe acne, and experience extreme redness/irritation while first using the product, KEEP USING IT, because it will clear up (but not without the suffering).
September 15, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
I noticed a difference the 2nd day. I bought it when I first noticed I was breaking out. After using it once night the break out stopped. I have only had one or two little zits (which was the week before my period)
Cons:
The bottle of "lotion" is actually just benzol peroxide and doesn't moisturize at all. acne free really dries out your skin. I use aveeno lotion for sensitive skin and it works away any irritation and dryness.
The lotion bottle is very small.
It works. It kind of goes through cycles of dryness. I've tried other things. I've gone to a dermatologist and was taking prescription stuff which just got way to expensive. I like the way this stuff makes my skin feel..(after the moisturizer is applied)
September 15, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
how easy and well it works. i have tried (almost) everything under the sun to target and treat my adult acne. it even gets rid of "stress" induced pimples!
Cons:
need more products - shampoos, body washes, bring it on! =)
I cannot begin to thank you enough for your products...I have dealt with skin allergies most of my life and I never really though my teenage and adult acne had anything to do with SLS...I guess I was wrong! I have switched over to SLS-free shampoos and have even convinced my husband to do so as well. I look forward to continued success with your products. Thanks again, Melissa
September 15, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It doesn't dry my skin out like most acne solutions. No allergic reaction (which was a huge surprise) and actually controls oil.
Cons:
It wasn't the reason my hormonal cystic acne stopped ruining my life. My ob/gyn put me on lo-orval 28 and prior to thta, my dermatologist put me on spironolacte.
Proactive is a nice skin care but not an acne solution. It will not stop your horrible acne such as cysts or hormonal acne but, once you consult a dermatologist and an ob/gyn and they work together to figure out which hormones cause your acne, you can rely on proactive as a very nice skin care supplement. Once again, IT IS NOT an acne medication (as it claims to be) but a nice skin care. As a person, who struggled with hormonal cysts and terrible acne for over 10 years and finally got it under control at the age of 24, I recommend going on a pill and trying spironolacte and then, once your acne is under control trying Proactive.
September 9, 2009
Pros:
Have used it for 3 day and i hav gotten comments on my complexion lovin it so far!
Cons:
Tight face, dry skin
Likin it hopin my acne will be gone within a week!
September 6, 2009
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Works quickly, easily absorbed, cheap, clears skin.
Cons:
A bit strong, smells funny.
Get it.
Pros:
Awesome product, simple to use, cheap, works, turned my life around