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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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December 14, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
almost everything, first allergic reaction EVER !!
i used it for two days/ twice a day, the second day it looked like i had a blotchy sunburn all over my face, it was already drying my skin out bad, i woke up the third day with not only badly swollen eyes but my whole face was swollen, red, bumpy, YUCK, i cried all morning, and to think- i used the severe acne free a year or so ago and found it too drying so i discontinued, so this time around i figured i would get the acne free specifically made for sensitive skin and HOLY COW !!!! i have never had an (what i call) allergic reaction before, this was severe, i read every last word on the box hoping for a some type of money back guarentee and of course there was nothing, the only think i am thankful for was that it only cost $17.99, so it is now the third night and i still have all the symptoms, i see that others have experienced this as well so does anyone know how long this will last for?
December 13, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
I guess a pro for the company is that you become addicted to it..
Cons:
But the addiction isnt a good thing, it doesnt work!
It made my skin very dry and it was peeling somewhat for a period of time.
I, unfortunately, was one of the people who used Proactiv for a long time, and didnt realize it wasnt helping at all. All along I was expecting it to work well like it is advertised to, but it only worked for a month or so, and then made my skin worse.
It leaves certain spots on your face extremely dry, and overworked, and that was the worst part about it!
December 12, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
This is a great product! The only thing that has worked for me. I would recommend it to anyone.
Cons:
Dries out skin and takes out color in skin in the summer months. But it is resolved from using a moisturizing self tanning lotion every 3 or 4 times I use the bar
Once you figure out how much your skin can tolerate this strong medication you will figure out how often you can use the product. I used it once a day at first and now I use it 2-3 times a day. My skin use to 'get use to' other products because other products would only work for 6 months and then they wouldn't work anymore... haven't had that problem anymore with using Panoxyl. I will never have to switch to another product :)
December 11, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
its working
Cons:
i have tried many things, proactive IS indeed working for me
especially in my lower face
but on my for head not as much it is slowly gttign rid of them expect results within 3 months :)
GREAT PRODUCT
i recommend it for all people with acne
December 8, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
None.
Cons:
Gave me worse acne and the kind that hurts!! I never broke out on my chin or the bottom of my cheeks, but now I have worse acne then I started with!!
I used this product when I was in high school and it worked wonders, but it was really expensive and i was only 15 so I couldn't afford it. I decided to use it again last month because I randomly had a really bad break out in October. Unfortunately, this product made my skin so much worse and gave me terrible cystic acne instead. Right now I'm trying gentle products to heal my skin again and not irritate it like Proactiv. Basically...don't put things on your face that bleaches your towels!!!
December 7, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
kills all my pimples, no matter how bad it is. great for emergency you feel it working right away. i swear by this product.
Cons:
dried up on skin a little
i call the it the pimple killer. i've recommended it to a couple of people and they love the product.
December 6, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
made my face verrrrry irritated. i even tried lowering to one time use a day, then every other day.
hate this product.
December 6, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works better then some of the the other products i've used. Controls acne for a little while.
Cons:
Bleaches towels or clothes easily. Over drying. Doesn't control oil very well. Over time it's like your face becomes immune to it and you begin getting the acne back again. The newer packaging makes it harder to squeeze out.
I used this product for a good two years and for about a year and half it kept the acne at back and kept my skin clear, with a few occasional zits. over time however my skin has seemed to become immune to the medication as a few months ago i began getting severe pimples on the sides of my face (where they were before i started using the product). It takes awhile for the medication to start taking effect, about a month or two. Also in starting to use this product you must build your face up to it, otherwise your skin will become red and splotchy and VERY dry. My advice would be to find a different product.
December 3, 2009
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
A big red pimple is tamed within 48 hours. It works much faster than any other off-shelf acne product that I have used in my life, and it's really cheap.
Cons:
NIL
I have a history of ten years having acne on my face. At any point of time I have approximately 1-2 new red bumps on my face. Given all the products that I have used to get rid of the acne, I give this Clearasil Ultra a super good BUY.
December 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
if there hadto be a pro,it was easy to use
Cons:
it dires you skin, not the pimple your skin ti danamges it then leaves the zits there and then more come up, my skin pealed off and made it look like i had to little burns on my forhead. it irratated my skin and took weeks to repair.
dont buy this product
Pros:
easy to use