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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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March 25, 2007
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Cons:
bottle is too small
it works well but not on acne scars :(
March 22, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Amazing product..it really works. At first, it made my skin red, irritated and dry. I started putting moisturuzer every morning and now my skin is getting clearer. I only put moisturizer every morning and just Dan Kern's BP every evening. Thanks Dan!
Cons:
Not sold in stores
It's all worth it!
March 21, 2007
Pros:
Works fairly well
Cons:
Using it twice a day, or even once a day eventually made my skin dry out
The main thing I found is that applying it on moist or wet skin increases the overdrying effect. Best to wait a while after showering to apply. The dryer your skin is, the less overdrying you'll experience. Regardless it would still dry my skin out and I needed to ake a break from it every few days. In the end I switched to Dan's product. It works a bit better for me and doesn't dry out my skin as much. I had to buy it through [link removed]. The local stores didn't carry enough of it for me. I used it on my face, chest and arms.
March 21, 2007
Product used: Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser)
Pros:
I HAVE BEEN USING IT FOR ALMOST 3 WEEKS AND I SEE A HUGE DIFFERENCE.I AM USING IT IN COMBINATION WITH DOXYCYCLINE AND DIFFERIN AND IT IS WORKING WONDERS.I AM REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS PRODUCT BECAUSE I HAVE SUFFERED FROM ACNE FOR SO LONG!
Cons:
THE FIRST 2 WEEKS I EXPERIENCED ALOT OF PEELING AND SKIN IRRITATION!! MAKE SURE U MOISTURIZE!!
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT.IT WORKED FOR ME!!
March 20, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
There is NO pros!!EVERYTHING!!.. Pro active is HORIBLE.. i used it for about 3 or 4 months and hated it through out. it worked for the first week then just died down!! it made my skin dry, and more irritated!! DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT... i only used
Cons:
it because of all the commercials!! i wish i never did... after this i did some lazer treatment..that didnt work.. then i went on ACCUTAIN...BEST thing that ever happened to my skin!!!
EVERYONE reading this... go straight to ACUTAIN and skin the pro active.. its a phoney!! its just a waste of time, money and energy!!... trust me.. read the other comments and ull see that pro active is for NO ONE!! sry.. but its true!!
March 19, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
Works! Helps to keep an acne diary as you go along (write down your food intake, makeup/product usage, and face washing frequency in it to identify any other sources of acne besides just skin tendency to breakout). CHEAP! Thank you, Dan!
Cons:
Can be difficult to identify other potential acne triggers -- food allergens, dirty pillowcases, makeup, etc. so just be sure to give the regimen a full try with the awareness that other things can cause acne, too.
I have been on the regimen since September 2006 and can say it DOES WORK. In my case I had to do a lot of work to filter out OTHER acne triggers that had nothing to do with keeping my face clean or topical products. So, the major thing for me was getting soy milk out of my diet. Apparently soy has a chemical that mimics estrogen, which for me, triggers hormonal acne (meaning it's unrespondent to topical products). Since eliminating soy milk and a few other things to which I have mild food allergies, I have had literally NO new active blemishes erupt on my face. So, I'm VERY HAPPY with the regimen at this point. The BP is much less drying than the 10% BP I used for years (I was not drinking soy milk at this point, I just had regular old acne and needed BP for it). Applying the product according to Dan's instructions is exactly what you should do, and you MUST moisturize. Be very liberal and take care with all applications.
March 16, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Works really well, doesn't take too long to see affects.
Cons:
If you don't use the lotion every time you wash your face, face will dry out considerably. After using the lotion every time, though works really good.
It works really well. Less drying than Proactive and was cheaper! I completely recommend it. And hey, if it doesn't work for you, then at least you didn't spend a bunch of money on it like I did on Proactive
March 16, 2007
Pros:
The best BP I have ever used, It quickly dries up and eliminates pimples in about 3 days for me if applied both morning and night. I recommended it.
Cons:
nothing really, just a moisturizer
gets rid of pimples fast
March 14, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Clears up skin quite nicely, works with the regimen
Cons:
Dries up skin, balls up with moisturizer
Uh first of all, don't discredit this because my name is The Mighty Thor. I just felt like putting that. This product is basically, like some have said, a good thing to hold you over until your Dan's BP gel has arrived. I should mention that mine hasn't arrived yet, so I've never actually used it (Dan's, not this) so I can't truly say that it's better but from what I've heard it solves most of the problems this one has. First of all: of COURSE it dries up your skin, anyone who's complaining about that should, I don't know, USE A MOISTURIZER. simple as that. Your skin might feel tight at first but it will go away. Also, it will ball up a bit (especially where the layre of product stops on your face, i.e. jawline, lips, end of nose, etc.) which is kind of a pain but pretty worth the effects until you get a better product. Also, be sure to be gentle, like the regimen says.
March 8, 2007
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
Work better than ProActive; Much cheaper; can purchase cleanser, toner, and cream in one kit or buy bottles individually
Cons:
a little drying, but easily solved with a bit of moisturizer
I'm 39 and have tried many expensive treatments that have burned my sensitive skin and left me still fighting acne. THIS PRODUCT REALLY WORKS, IS AFFORDABLE AND WORTH THE EFFORT!! I've tried ProActive and dealt with their "club" - this is so much easier and cheaper!
Pros:
it works well but it is a sensitive thing like when u wear it u cant mess with ur face at all or itll get irritated and will cause a breakout, IT DOESNT HELP SCARS :(:(:(:(