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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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June 8, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
first few uses were fine, but after keeping up with it 2x daily my face gets slightly irritated. It doesn't feel smooth, I don't get really get hives but my face will itch from time to time, especially around my chin.
it works, I've started to use it sparingly when I know I'm going to break out (stressful situations) or when I notice a pimple I just treat that area.
June 5, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
-works great, no bad smell, glides over face well
Cons:
-the tube could be bigger so it lasts longer
i have persa gel 5% and i have to say it works GREAT. i had been using proactiv repairing lotion(2.5%) for about 2 years. [i dont use the 3 steps just the lotion]. it worked okay but i just jusst scared to try a higher % or a diff. brand. just about a week ago i ran out of proactiv lotion and decided i was not going to buy it again because it was waaayyy to expensive and was ready for a change. i bought c&c persagel 5. after not having bp for a week since i ran out of proactiv my skin was getting bad and i ended up having a little 'picking spree' [horrible i know]. i thought i was going to have acne all over my face again for a couple week because of that. but i used pg5% that night and when i woke up nothing was imflamed or progressed into worse pimples since picking them. as a matter of fact it was as if my picking never happened and there were no reprocussions, my face was better than it was before my picking session and i was amazed. my skin is almost clear now! WOW
June 5, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works well for the first few weeks, skin feels smoother and softer.
Cons:
Does not work after that, stop using it and skin is more oily, more painful pimples, flaky and rough.
Don't go for this treatment.
June 5, 2009
Product used: Carley's (Clear and Smooth Skin Treatment)
Pros:
Consistantly good, never any surprises. Shipping is fantastic, makes you feel that they really care
Cons:
NONE
My son had a moderately svere case of acne, tried pro-active,was a completely useless move. Nutregena also did no good..Next was acutane, 5 months, no results. Happened to look on e-bay, saw carleys "kick ass" treatment, said "what the heck" lets try it. Wow,6 weeks into it there were significant results, now after 5 months he is almost completely blemish free. Even the scaring is going away..People remark on how well he has cleared up..Thanks carley
June 4, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
-I love how it makes my face feel after I use it,
-Smells great
-Clears up acne during first couple of uses
Cons:
-After awhile stops really working.
-I still breakout, and get under the skin pimples.
-Made my skin oily, and over priced.
Doesn't work well enough for the money spent, the only reason i'm still using it, is because i haven't found any other acne cleansers and lotions that I love.
June 3, 2009
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
Keep the receipt and you can get your hard earned money back.
Cons:
Way too drying. Did not work at all for me.
I've struggled with cystic acne since 11 and I'm 29 now. I originally went to the Clinique counter to buy a stronger moisturizer because my acne gets so dried out that it cracks and sometimes bleeds after I wash my face or smile. I used the 3 Step System for 6 weeks. Like any new acne product, I expected a bigger breakout for the first week. It never got better and actually I've had the same pimple since I started using it. I should have known when I read the toner is mostly alcohol but I thought the moisturizer would make up for it. Wrong.
Tonight I started Murad 5 Step System. Already my face doesn't feel as dry compared to Clinique. The 7 Day scrub worked great the first week but stopped after that.
June 2, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
cleared up my skin in a matter of days. my skin feels smooother and looks brighter.
Cons:
made my face oily And sometimes sucked up my make up
it works well if u dont scrub everyday. try only twice a week and after u appy the repairing lotion make sure to moisturize. try cetaphil its amazing and cheap.
June 2, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
I love this product. If applied regularly, it clears up zits within 4 days. More serious pimples take about a week to clear up.
Cons:
My skin did become a little dry, but nothing that a moisturizer can't fix.
This is definitely a product worth trying. Start with using it just at night. If you have a breakout, use it during the day as well.
June 1, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
smells good
Cons:
made my skin darker
it did not work for me
May 30, 2009
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It reduces pimpes in gives you clearer skin in no time.
Cons:
It can dry out and irriate the skin. I would suggest to follow with neutrogena healthy defense daily moisturize with spf30.
I love this product!!! I've been fighting with adult acne for 6 years now. I went from beautiful clear skin as an teenager with one or two pimples here and there and as soon as I hit 28 years old all of sudden I suffer from blackheads and nasty pimples that has damage my skin and left behind tons of dark spots. I have tried just about everything on the market......absolutely nothing has given me the positive results this product has. I'm totally in love :-). I use it morning and night. I start off washing my face with biore blemish fighting ice cleanser (another product I can't leave with out) and then I apply the bp spot treatment. I quickly follow with a light moisturize to prevent flaking and reduce any irritation. I have oily/sensitive skin and these combinations have work for me. In less than a week I had noticeably clearer skin. My only regret found this product 6 years ago :-(. My next mission is tackling those nasty acne spots left behind through out my 6 year acne battle.
Pros:
got rid of pimples and blackheads very easily