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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 28, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Cons:
I still have minor acne around my hairline and nose, but it clears up really fast.
Cleared nearly all of my acne. I always use an astrigent afterwards though, and it really helps.
June 26, 2008
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
My skin feels somewhat softer after treatment.
Cons:
After almost 6 weeks my face is broken out more than ever! I thought about 3 weeks into it that I turned the corner. I follow the directions to a tee! I have zits in places that I never had before! I really wanted this to work, but no such luck!!!!!!
After 6 weeks of usage,I think I gave it a fair run based on what the company reccommends for time. I'm really depressed that I now at the age of 55 have more acne than when I was 16. I'm lost and don't know where to go from here. I have to use cover-up on my face just to walk outside the door.It's been a long time since I have felt so down, especially w/ summer here, I don't even feel like socializing. tomorrow i'm going to see a dermatologist for my acne...which I really didn't have much of before using Carley's!
June 26, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
first thing i noticed was that the redness had gone away. then moderate acne shrunk to minimal. about a month into it no acne. have kept it up for 10 weeks now and have had only 4 blemishes. these heal within a couple days of coming out.
Cons:
a little drying at first, for me. i have very oily skin though.
try it! try it! try it! especially if you have oily skin. it seems to control oil too the longer i use it. i would absolutely recommend this (and the regimen) to anyone. if/when my kids happen to get acne i would not hesitate to get this for them.
June 24, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Bar)
Pros:
None
Cons:
My face is so itchy! My skin has turned red and blotchy, worse than it was before. It also made the skin around my eyes very dry and tight. I had to buy some eye gel to soothe the dryness. It was actually kind of painful.
Maybe this works for some people, but I don't think this is the one for me. Much too strong for my sensitive skin.
June 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Seemed to work really well for me, and it worked quickly.
Cons:
It gave me severe headaches to the point I saw multiple doctors before I realized it was the Proactiv causing them. It also bleaches fabric and hair (eyebrows).
I actually really liked the product, and I have tried just about everything, including Accutane. But around the time I started using it, I got severe headaches every single day. I saw multiple doctors for the headaches and even had an MRI done to rule out a brain tumor. But shortly after that, I ran out of Proactiv and couldn't get more for about a month. Around this same time, my headaches went away. But I didn't put the two together until I started using it again, and the headaches came back. My husband asked me if I thought it could be the Proactiv causing the headaches, so I started tracking my headaches and noticed that I only got them on days I used Proactiv. I haven't used it on two months, and haven't have a single headache. I was disappointed because I liked what it did for my complexion, but I just can't handle the headaches every single day. Has anyone else had headaches?
June 22, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Gets ride of acne fast
Cons:
dries out skin but i only use it at night so i dont really care
My friend at camp told me to use this on my huge pimple on the forehead and told me to leave it on over night, so i did, and i woke up and the pimple was so small! After camp, I went and got my own and the directions confused me because it said use a sunscreen or something so I just did it the way my friend told me. Today, i got clean and clear oxygenated scrub er w.e and used that first and then put this on. I have a good idea that ill have a better looking face tomorrow :] bottom line: I love this stuff :]
June 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
kept skin clear while on the product
Cons:
LEFT SKIN HORRIBLE AFTER DONE USING
ok, so i tried proactiv for nearly 6 years and after a while i decided to slowly start using it...since afterall my skin appeared to be done with acne. However, after about 2 months the worst acne attack i could ever imagined popped up. I'm convinced that proactiv has something in it to make you "stuck" on the product so that you would have to keep buying it. now that im off the product i wish i would have never tried it in the first place. if you are considering this product...dont do it. trust me, i had to learn the hard way and words cant describe how i feel about this product. afterall, if it's true good to be true...it probably is.
June 21, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
clears up mild acne, leaves a fresh clean tingling feeling, prevents future breakouts quite well, affordable
Cons:
at first can make skin feel dry, red and irritated.. however this goes away after a couple weeks
works well at preventing breakouts. doesnt get rid of EVERY SINGLE pimple but gets most
June 20, 2008
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
excellent for clearing skin, cheap
Cons:
the smell
I use to have really bad acne, cysts all over my face. and with a combination of staeming my face three times a week, starflower oil capsules and qunoderm my skin completely cleared after about 2 months. Unfortunatley about a year later due to stress with exams my skin broke out terribly all over my face and body. I went on dianette and have now had beautifully clear skin for 5 years. I am coming off the pill in august (ver scared) but will be back to starflower oil, steaming and quinoderm it works wonders !!!!
June 19, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
IT WORKS FAST! within a week
Cons:
It dries up your skin a little.
It worked for me in one week, I have had acne for 2 years.It is better than proactive, clean and clear, neutrigena, etc.this is cheap, quick, and CLEARS UP ACNE FAST!
Pros:
Helped clear the acne on my face almost completely. I even stopped getting the occasional cysts I used to have!