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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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July 26, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Cons:
Wish I had found it 37 years ago!
Best product for the money and IT WORKS!
July 25, 2008
Pros:
Clears up skin in the first couple of days, works great for people who dont have sensitive skin,
Cons:
burnt my face
caused swelling
clogged pores
i have very sensitive skin, i used this treatment and noticed a difference in about two days, blackheads had cleared, under the skin blemishes had gone. but after about 4 days i felt a swelling under my nose, it had clogged one of my pores and created a swelling on the right side of my nose and made it difficult to see. aswell as this areas around my mouth and lower nose started to burn. this is a good product if you don't react to benzol peroxide and if you dont have sensitive skin.
July 25, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Spot Treatment)
Pros:
Works good as a spot treatment. Pretty cheap, too.
Cons:
Doesn't work well on clearing your whole face. It smells bad a little and it deffinetley doesn't drie lear even though it says it does.
I think that Oxy is a good, cheap product for clearing up single pimples but not your whole face. It smells but not really strong. Doesn't dry clear so I suggest using it before bed.
July 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Smoothes your skin
Cons:
Does Burn at first, gets dry in the beginning and is slow at clearing skin but definitely works.
Ive been using proactiv on and off for about 8 or 9 years (i use it a.m. and p.m. no skipping days!) and to tell ya the truth, im better using it then i am without! I cant believe the difference in my skin from when im using it to not using it! At first your face will be red, itchy, burning and dry but after 2 weeks its back to normal (unless you have allergy to the peroxide) and i would say it takes at least 2mths to clear up acne.
July 24, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
After a few weeks I noticed that my skin had cleared up a lot. Helps prevent pimples.
Cons:
Did not help at all with blackheads. the toner was used very quickly.
It works, but not for everything.
July 23, 2008
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
worked the first couple of times, but the more i used it, it irritated my skin and i already have sensative skin. it put burn marks all over my face, and a day later it's still swollen and burns badly.
Cons:
it worked the first couple of times but the last time i used it, it litteraly burned my skin to a swollen and painful soar on my face.
This product caught my eye from being cheap, but it catches everyone elses eye to see big burns on my faces that i did'nt expect to get from zit cream. IT HURTS REALLY BAD!!!
July 23, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Makes your face feel clean
Cons:
I use this product as instructed and it did not work at Hall I HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. My skin is normal with a few bumps this product did not work for me. A WASTE OF MONEY with no sign of Improvement for a VERY MILE case of acne!!!
DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!
July 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
that its easy to use
Cons:
if you stop using it for one day .. you will regret it
i only use this product for last result i need this bump to clear up now type situations .... i wouldn't use this product on my face everyday because its to harsh on your skin... like honestly the first few days you can tell a difference but then a good 2 weeks into the product it slowly start burning your face and irritates the skin to the point of insanity ... like is starts making your skin peel ... like plus it just smoothes your face and leaves the scars.... a lot of my scars on my face are due to proactive ... and it still leaves the black heads on your face as well .. i think if you have like crater ... cyst ... holes .. knots ... severe black heads .. whiteheads .. patches of bumps on your face like all that sh*t on your face then yeah use proactive but if you have light .. moderate acne don't use this product because it will lowkey make it worse because it'll leave all the scars and then you will have to go to the doctor like me and invest in lighting creams ...
July 22, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
this is by far the best ever. it worked within 2 days. the 1st day my face broke out very bad, the 2nd day i woke up with not a pimple, blackhead, or scar in sight. this product makes proactiv look like a joke.
Cons:
none at all. my skin has been beautiful every since i started using this product
i've tried a countless number of products to cope with the acne on my skin. my acne would actually worsen when my monthly came on and would only leave scars and redness. everything i used before would only lessen the number of pimples in my break out to a more mild form of acne but never actually clear my skin like how they advertise proactiv on tv. also, other products i had to use consistently everyday to keep my acne from getting severe. this product can be used at least every 2 or 3 days and the acne & blackhead terminator works fast against any sudden pimple or blackhead. it can be used by itself if u dnt feel like paying for the whole kit. wonderful product i love it
July 21, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
My wife has been using this product. After washing her hands and drying them on a towel, it has taken the color out of at least four towels. I was concerned about what is in the product that could be this stong as to take the color out of a towel?
Not sure if it is worth using if it is this strong.
Pros:
Two weeks of using the acne products have shown AMAZING results in a short time. My skin tone is actually changing for the better. I've had skin irritations for years and this is truly a God send. I'm using the soap for my hair and body also great!