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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.
Used Benzoyl Peroxide? Rate It:
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June 30, 2010
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Cons:
Don't see any at this point in time. Unlike most of the people who have reviewed this product, my skin didn't burn, tingle, sting, itch, or wasn't irritated at all.
It actually works for me. Going from Clean & Clear, Neutrogena, and the dreaded ProActiv, Clearasil works well with my skin type, tone and acne severity. I'll definitely buy more in the future.
May 23, 2010
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
OMG..... greatness.... great!!!
Cons:
too runny
but ill take it!
after 3 days using this product, all my acne ran away like the pussies they are!!!
March 20, 2010
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Makes my skin tighter, pores smaller, helped clear up acne i've had for years. The soap is wonderful, I use it on my face neck and back.
Cons:
Nothing! u have to use it like all other acne products or systems, but this one actually works for me.
I have used every acne medicine there is, topical, oral, scrubs, lotions, peels, EVERYTHING! i found this one day and though what the heck might as well try it. I've had acne for 17 years now and this product started working for me right away. Now its not a miracle drug and its not all completely gone, but trust me, its the best ive seen my skin in forever. Since ordering Carleys i have thrown every other acne treatment away, i love this stuff and will continue to buy it.
March 18, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
makes skin soft and feels clean and hydrated
Cons:
broke me out worse than before
I have tried this product three times on and off in my life hoping to see different results. The third time I got it because I didn't stick with it long enough the other two times. The third time I stuck with it for 8 weeks and it just kept getting worse and worse!! I called the hotline and asked what the deal was and they said I as prolly allergic to the benzol peroxide and they'd send me their washes with salicydic acid instead. By that time I had already dumped enough money into their product (I bought everything right down to their oil absorbing sheets hoping it would work if I used their products exclusively). I was very disappointed so I ended up goingto the dermatologist and am getting results now w/oral antibiotic and facial creams. It may work for some cause I have heard of ppl who say it really worked for them..I think it depends on your type of skin and your type of acne. If you dare to try it you have to stick with it though to truly figure out if it works for you. I personally wouldn't recommend this product, I would say if it's that bad just got to your derm.
February 8, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked at first.... sort of.
Cons:
Exacerbated my acne, dried my otherwise oily face out to the point where it was peeling, did not help at all!!!!!!
OVERRATED. When i used it at first, I saw some results. However, I have been doing the regimen for around 3 weeks now and my acne is actually worse than it was before i was using the product. I currently have a pimple on my chin that is huge, painful, and will not go away. My other breakouts have not cleared. It dried my face out completely too. Really terrible. I'm on the site now trying to find something that will take care of the damage that Proactiv has done to my face! HORRIBLE HORRIBLE PRODUCT!
January 25, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Evened out my skin complexion.
Cons:
No real in my existing acne condition. In fact like many others who've commented. I too had an outbreak of large cystic pimples on my forhead. An uncommon spot for my acne to occur.
This is my 2nd attempt at Proactive in the last 10 years. It's seems to have done a nice job evening out my skin tone and clearing away black heads and scarring, however, I've been getting these massively sized cystic pimples that last for days and have little to no responce to the treatment. My husband gave me his Neutrogena's On the Spot and that kills them in a couple of days. Much more effective then spotting them w/ the sulfer mask. I'm thinking about stopping the treatment. I need to go back to the basics. I've tried everything. Pills, washes, masks, spot treatments...My skin has a mind of it's own.
This year has been particularly bad. The only treatment in the last couple of years that genuinely helped was Retin A. Although that was a rough start and it did not completely clear my skin it was the most reliable. I washed w/ Cetaphil and lightly coated problem areas. I think that cover up is my biggest problem right now. My skin can't live with it but my scars can't live without it.
November 25, 2009
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
it works soooo good. i mean yeah it burns but thats why i just use it at night.
Cons:
none
just buy it
October 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It dries up white heads and bacteria but also destroys healthy tissue
Cons:
dont use it youll regret it instead just wash your face 2-3 times a day with regular water or oil free soap (not Dove soap it will clog pores)
was terrible my skin used to be just fine but after only 2 months i had breakouts almost everyday and my skin became dry flaky and red
October 8, 2009
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
cheap
effective
fast
Cons:
burning sensation?
Amazing product. Been on and off god knows how many pills + antibiotic lotions, but this is it. Started a couple of months ago, you feel a burning sensation at first, dies down within seconds and slap on some moisturiser and hey presto, you're fine. All the big spots died down within about a week and since then all the cystic, whiteheads, blackheads, big fat red spots, whatever .... they've virtually all gone, exposing my scarring and a few red patches that are slowly healing up. Used this for about 3 months now and my god am I the happiest man on earth!
September 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
false hope ,it made my face clear for about three weeks then it all came back. made my face realy dry and itchy. stinks.
bottom line , watch the "ghost wisperer" you'll see if you look at Jennifer Love Hewit's face you'll notice that she still has alot of pimplesunder all that make-up!!!!
Pros:
Works on my skin type, which is combination. My skin can also dry out, though, and the product did not cause it to. My skin was free of acne and felt smooth after the first month.