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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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August 6, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
It contanis a mild bleach, so it may be harder on your skin if you're a pale skinned individual. and it will take the color out of clothes, and bleach your hair ( even facial hair).
I like it and would recommend it. but I'm sure there's a better way to get rid of your acne.
August 5, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
easy and works pretty well
Cons:
runs out kinda fast
works good, probably equally as well as proactiv, yet half the price. its worth a try if nothing else is working for you!
August 4, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
i have tried many many prescriptions for my moderate to severe acne and scars and only one really worked but then i turned out to be allergic so i started using clean and clear and i cleared my skin very very well.. dres out a little..use moisturizer
Cons:
dries out a little bit
very very good product.. and so affordable! prescriptions are so expensive
August 4, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
None.
Cons:
I'm normally quite all right with BP but this one burns my skin. I don't even have the burning problem with Oxy 10% BP. But this one burns my skin so badly. It also itches wherever I apply it. My acne doesn't heal at all too.
I wouldn't recommend this to someone with sensitive skin. Burns and leaves a dark scar, itches like crazy. Quite expensive for such a small tube too.
August 3, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
It's minty and leave my skin feel refreshed.
Cons:
a lil itchy afterward
Cheaper than its competitors... same outcome. worth the buy
August 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
worked well at first, cleared most of what was on my face. I liked the cleanser and renewing treatment the most out of the regime, and ditched the toner in less than two months.
Cons:
expensive, must buy online for advertised prices, will rope you into their "club" and charge your credit card without warning after your first shipment...
short-term effects: good. long-term? you're on your own unless you have money to spare.
August 1, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Worked well (at first); easy to obtain (no prescription needed).
Cons:
As with every other topical medication I've used, my skin eventually became acclimated to this product and its effectiveness eventually decreased. I'm still using it, but my skin is back to its pre-treatment state so I'm seeking other options.
It worked very well for me at first, so I'd say it's worth a try. I absolutely love the exfoliating scrub combined with the toner. Also, the refining mask is pretty decent. I find that if I use that several times per week, it tends to minimize any existing breakouts. The mask is also somewhat effective if you dab a little on a zit before you go to bed. Bottom line? Give it a shot. Some people have found great success with Proactiv ... but not me.
July 31, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
Clears up your face w/in a matter of 4-6weeks
Cons:
Can dry your face up if used "too" frequently,
When used sensibily, this product can work wonders for people. I have used multiple products which claimed to reduce spot coverage and prevent re-occurances, none of which that delivered. This is the FIRST product which has actually worked for me and I am very pleased w/the outcome. Please be patient at first as results aren't evident over-night but w/regular usage, over a period of time, the cream does vanish and control spots.
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.
July 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It keeps your skin nice and oi-free all day.
Cons:
It worked a little in the beginning and then stopped working. When I stopped using it, it made my acne much worse. The toner irratates and burns my skin
It is definitely not worth paying $30 dollars a month for and you will have to continue using it or you will break out worse.
Pros:
Im a darker skinned individual, so i can use this proactiv 2-3 times a day, and thats the only way it works, if you use it at least twice a day, every day, if you go more than a day without using it you break out.