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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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May 30, 2009
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
little bit expensive, a bit of drying
I have used this for a while and it has cleared up my moderate acne. I do get a pimple or two but they last much shorter and they are very small. I only use it one a day because if I use it twice a day it dries out my face too much. I LOVE it!
May 30, 2009
Product used: Benzac AC (Benzoyl Peroxide (2.5%) Gel)
Pros:
from the day i have started applying benzac my skin is less prone to acne
Cons:
the only problem is if a zit does cum up in a few weeks it takes 3-4 days to heal completely
i dont follow Dan's regimen religiously , infact its been 6 months since im treatin my skin with B.P n ive never applied moisturizer , probably my skin is just too oily . red marks are still der but not so prominent.
May 29, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Works well. I also use the generic store brands as well. Small packaging, easy to bring on the plane or a friends house to use. Works really well-saw results in days, not weeks. Seems to prevents new break outs.
Cons:
I'm black so sometimes the white or dryness can really show. Dryness can be an issue, especially in the winter. I have bleached all my sheets and towels and i have to be careful when i stay at others house to not mess their sheets up!
I wash my face with a 2% salicyclic(sp?) acid twice a day. At night i put on the persa gel. The sheets and bleached towels kinda suck but i rather have a clear face than anything. Small price to pay. I feel so much more confident. My skin isnt perfect but it looks normal. i love going out without makeup or not worrying if someones staring at my bumpy skin. Its given my skin an evenness. I also like that its affordable. Sometimes i forget to do the regiment and after a few days it begins to show, so i have to be very diligent about making sure i put it on before bed.
May 29, 2009
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
Helps clear up zits, especially single pimples
Cons:
If not applied properly, white streaks are visible.
I dont apply it to my entire face, just where a pimple is. It works okay and gets rid of a white head in as little as 1-2 days, and cysts...usually 3-5 days to get rid of.
May 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Makes face feel really good. Very good for mild acne.
Cons:
Stopped working after awhile.
Worked really well when I was on birth control bills and acne was not severe. Once off birth control, my acne was awful and Proactiv was almost useless. I'd recommend it if you have mild acne. If you have more severe acne, it isn't worth the money.
May 25, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
increase breakouts, dryness
this product is not all it says it is.. it increased my breakouts especially in the summer, and made my skin incresingly dry in the winter id have to say my skin was waaayyy better before i started using proactive and i have really severe acne
May 24, 2009
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
peeled off skin and made it look better.
Cons:
dry and makes your face red like you got sunburn!
it's a great product! I used it for around 3 days, then stopped because it was making my skin red. After i stopped, my skin started to flake and soon it peeled off. My skin is better now, but it has not completely cleared off because some areas where i applied panoxyl did not peel off. Also, i stopped using because it made my skin red, but if i had a long holiday, i would totally use it!=) i used the 5% one
May 22, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Made skin soft, slightly controlled outbreaks
Cons:
Irritated skin, made it very dry (sometimes red), occasionally made outbreaks worse.
I used the system (I also used the face mask once or twice a week) and it was too much for my face. I have extremely sensitive skin, so I would recommend that if other people have really sensitive skin, they avoid this or use great care to avoid irritating their face. It would give me a red "flush" and would often make outbreaks worse. Only sometimes would it actually help. Probably the only real pro about it was that right after washing it would make my skin baby soft (that was cool at least). Since then I am trying other things in hope of making my face clear. From other people I have heard and seen mostly positive things out of using this product, however, so I can't say that the majority of people would encounter problems like mine.
May 22, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Clean scent, strong medication, great for blackheads.
Cons:
Irritates skin, way overpriced.
I used to have awful acne. When it first started getting bad, I tried proactive, and it made it worse. I stopped using it after I ran out, and then tried various other remedies. I tried proactive a second time a few years later, when my skin calmed down a tiny bit. My skin seemed to clear up a little bit, but then it returned to its previous condition. The third time I used proactive, my acne had turned from severe to moderate. I figured I could give it another chance. I won't be giving it anymore chances. Not only does it not clear up my acne, it burns like nothing I've ever felt before. My skin is tight, and it itches a lot. I find that after I apply the toner, my face burns and hurts. When I add the "repairing lotion", my skin stings. In my opinion, Proactive is not all it's cracked up to be. It is overpriced, irritates the skin, and just doesn't work. I will say that it works wonderfully on blackheads- haven't seen those buggers around lately. Bottom line: not worth i
May 18, 2009
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
works within one DAY! cheap, really powerful,doesn't burn my skin.
Cons:
drys out my skin just a little,but its not a problem
BEST SKINCARE OUT THERE BETTER THAN ANYTHING IVE TRIED
Pros:
clears up acne, easy to use, pretty much odorless, avalible, one package lasts over a month, makes skin soft