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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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February 14, 2007
Cons:
Lost effectivness after 4ish months, Having to listen to cheesy testimonials from heavily paid pop stars..
Proactive worked so well for me. I initially used it in combination with my topical antibiotic (DalacinT) which was fine. Then ran out of Dalacin and used it on its own, still fine. But now am starting to break out again, maybe I should keep the two together again?
I never really found it 'smoothed' my skin all that much, or cleared my blackheads/under-the-skin tiny spots. But it did help my mild/moderate cystic chin acne, for which I'm grateful.
February 10, 2007
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
No icky residue, clear, absorbs perfectly, doen't feel like you have anything on your skin. WORKS!
Cons:
NONE
I have used this gel for over two years now. I have stopped twice to see if I had outgrown the acne, and to see if other products work. They do not, this is the ONLY thing that keeps me clear, and happy. I highly recommend this. BTW, I am a 29 y.o. female.
February 10, 2007
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
at first it worked but now it doesn't.
Cons:
it made my face super dry.
It may work for some people just not for me and i am still looking for something that will work.
February 8, 2007
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Aquagel)
Pros:
Cleared fast, VERY few side effects, excellent stuff.
Cons:
After 4 days I started to get a LITTLE flaking by the bottom of my lip.
First BP I've tried, always used salicylic before finding this site. I checked in 2 stores, and they only had two kinds of BP, so I tried this stuff. After 2 days I noticed HUGE improvements in my skin. By 4-5 days my skin was almost completely cleared. Kind of odd. I didnt get any side effects anyone else did. My skin is somewhat oily, but due to working outside in the cold all the time it still gets dry and flaky at times. When I got this BP I also got some Cetaphil moisturizer, and have had VERY minimal drying since. I havent gotten any scars from this product either. All in all, AWESOME product. If you have dry skin naturally, I'd say maybe try somethign else first. Otherwise, this stuff is amazing.
February 7, 2007
Product used: Quinoderm ((5% or 10%) Benzoyl Peroxide and (0.5%) Potassium Hydroxyquinoline Sulfate Cream)
Pros:
completely clears spots. amazing stuff.
Cons:
stings when first applied & drys out skin
amazing stuff!!!!! never had anything like it before i would deffo recommend!! its amazing! drys out skin but thats okay compared to a red spotty face :| plus a moisturiser can fix it. I havent been this happy in a long time.. i dont have major acne ive just got mild to moderate.. but still any spots can make a person change their outlook on things i dont look away from people anymore when they look at me and stuff, tis just amazing!!!!!
February 1, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
clears up skin
Cons:
really drys up my skin
good for pimples if you find a GREAT moisturizer
January 31, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Made my face a little less oily
Cons:
I'd like to say it worked for me but it didn't. I kept breaking out, it would leave scars and then break out again on top the scars. Proactiv didn't really help me with my acne.
I'm glad I tried it and decided it wasn't for me. It's better that I did instead of wondering what if? However, this product is not for everyone.
January 30, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Seems to be clearing up my skin well and my skin is very smooth
Cons:
DRYS SKIN, use a moisturizer and a tad pricey
GREAT, finally found a product worth using
January 27, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it worked for a little while....
Cons:
dryed out my skin, became immune to the solution, and skin became oily, I actually got more acne
Try acnefree solutions, they really work....i started to see improvements in 4 days...no joke. and it doesnt overdry your skin, i love it.
January 25, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This works better for me than anything else I have ever tried, makes me feel like a normal person. No fragrance which I like. containers travel well.
Cons:
I hate having to order this and wait. would rather go to drug store and buy what I need.
Won't live without it, but still trying things at the drugstore hoping to find someting locally available that I can pickup as needed.
Pros:
Works well, failry easy regime to follow