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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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July 6, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
Expensive.
Does not work.
Waste of time & money.
Everything you see on TV is false advertisement. The celebrities get paid to say these things to get people to buy the product and I think it's so ridiculous. Shame on you, proactive.
July 6, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
i had an initial out break on my left cheek of 4 big ass cysts, hadn't had an outbreak in a year they hurt so much after applying the gel in just 7 or so hours they turned to white head then over night are almost gone.. scarring is inevitable i guess
Cons:
dries and peels skin so i dunno use a moisturiser
Use ALOT if u have terrible acne and use a moisturiser after , just a few stars for now gonan rate later ;p
July 6, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Well, I've been using Proactiv Solution for about two years now.. At first it was very very effective. All my pimples were reduced and my face became smooth.
Cons:
As I use the solution after 9 months, I noticed that Proactiv makes my skin really oily, and because of this I am not pimple free. And now, my face looks like worse than what I have before I use Proactiv.
I want to stop using it but I can't find any products that will replace what I am using right now. If maybe I can find time to visit any dermatologist that can help me with my problem.
Proactiv works at first but as you use it, your face becomes more prone to acne just like what I'm experiencing now.
July 4, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
NONE
Cons:
its so abrasive.
mine skin was fine with very very few acne.
this product totally messed up my skin.
this made my skin looks very unhealthy.
dont buy it. its too strong.
July 3, 2007
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Clears acne and keeps it from forming and returning.
Cons:
Makes skin dry and peels easy if used for to long Ex:{Washing face from more then 20-30 seconds}. The scent is a little over powering. Benzoyl Peroxide may be a little to high for people with sensitive skin.
Ok, I have used this product for about a week or two and I have noticed a more glow and break-outs were less common. Also, drys new break-outs fast and prevents them. Clean & Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser has a 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication. Other products to use with cleanser are: Clean & Clear Dual-Action Moisturizer, to moisturize dry skin and calm it. Also has a 0.5% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment to treat exsiting acne and prevent it. Thats why its called Dual-Action. Does two jobs at once. Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10, this cream has a 10% Benzoyl Peroxide treatment to prevent,protect and heal. Drys pimples fast. Buy and use all three for maximum results!
June 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It worked!
Cons:
Three weeks for shipping is totally unreasonable! (and, it really takes that long!!) I could ride my bike to thier warehouse in Iowa in that amount of time. Because of the long wait, I ran out of the product and my breakouts returned!
DO NOT ORDER ON LINE OR FROM 1-800 NUMBER. Just buy it at the mall. It may be a few dollars more, but you won't have to pay shipping or wait 3 weeks for it to arrive!
June 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
WORK GREAT. YOU SHOULD REAL TRY PROACTIV. IF YOUR ARE TEENAGE AND HAS ACNE ALL OVER BODY, THIS WILL WORK.
Cons:
I WOULD LIKE IF THEY WOULD NOT SEND THIS PRODUCT IF I'M NOT READY FOR IT.
IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ACNE, THEN THIS IS YOUR ANSWER.
June 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works Great!
Cons:
none
It works! try it! clear skin!
June 26, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Severely dries your face out, Leaves a chalky residue, Stains fabrics.
I tried this cream for 2 months every day and it did absolutely nothing. i saw no improvement whatsoever the whole time I used it. I've had clear skin most of my life and used this as a spot treatment every now and then when I would get breakouts and all it did was dry my face out and make it red. My skin isnt sensitive at all and not usually oily and it still dried me out very badly. I am currently trying Clean and Clear Persa Gel 10 and it seems to be working extremely well. I recommend that over this product any day.
June 26, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
The only cream I have found that goes well under make up - so you can fight acne during the day aswell as the nightly routine (for those who wear makeup)
Cons:
Not the most effective but it does help with drying pimples.
I wouldn't recommend this treatment as your only treatment for your entire face however it is great for spot treatment under makeup
Pros:
None. Did not see any results, all it did was dry my face even with a moisturizer.