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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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August 4, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Cons:
It burns JUST A LITTLE
Use it with a moisturizer after, and wash with Clearasil acne scrub. Makes your face look really really nice, gets rid of almost all pimples.
August 3, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Persa-Gel 10, Maximum Strength)
Pros:
dirt Cheap& works surprisingly well.
Cons:
May dry up skin
I've used tazorac,retin a,proactiv,neutrogena, with ok results.Just started using this 3 wks ago & my pimples are gone. I have mild to moderate acne. i use purpose cleanser,cetaphil lotion and purpose suncreen spf15, best combination of products. works wonders for me. this bp gel is unscented,leaves skin a litle white. I apply cetaphil lotion around the corners of my mouth,nose,eyes bfore applying bp,to reduce dryness and redness. works very well. I'm psyched about this hope it continues to work for me as my skin tends to get use to meds quickly. i'll update in 2 months.
August 2, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
none
Cons:
side effects
I woke up with red puffy stinging and itchy skin. I think this product would've worked had my skin not been so sensitive.
August 1, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It cleared up so much of my acne
Cons:
But it leaves black heads it gets rid of pimples but leaves MAJOR blackheads
I used and I noticed I have been getting alot of blackheads on my nose and chin that when I use the product on it, the blackheads become larger and larger.It gets rid of your pimples just not your black heads if you do NOT have any black heads I recommend you use it but if you do...DO NOT USE THIS
August 1, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It didn't dry my face out as bad as everyone was saying
Cons:
It doesn't work for me
I thought it would work since it is 10% benzoyl peroxide- but it didn't. I used this product for 2 weeks and I didn't even really notice much of a difference in my skin (maybe a very very slight difference but my acne did NOT go away).
Bottom line- it didn't help my acne go away.
August 1, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
NONE!
Cons:
AGGRAVATED SKIN
CAUSED MORE BREAKOUTS
SKIN CONDITION WORSENED
Proactiv is possibly the worst product out there. Benzoyl peroxide is an extremely strong ingredient, which can actually aggravate the skin leading to MORE breakouts! I switched to Murad, and noticed an improvement within 3 days!!
July 30, 2008
Product used: Oxy (Maximum Action Advanced Face Wash)
Pros:
Improves acne within a few weeks.
Cons:
Dries skin, but can be counteracted with a good non-comodogenic moisturizer
This product is excellent. Ive had acne for at least 2 years now and i can honestly say Oxy maximum strength is the only thing that has worked for me. I used proactiv for about 2 years and saw 0 results, and im sure ive wasted over $1000 on that crap. Bottom line, dont give into stuff like proactiv, its a scam! invest $5 in oxy and you'll be amazed at what this stuff will do! im currently suffering from a few breakouts, but thats because i was badly sunbruned on my face and the dead skin peeling off is clogging my pours, but im confident that my daily use of oxy will take care of that.
July 29, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
starts to work immediately without getting worse first. cheap.
Cons:
makes your skin red and itchy for a week or so.
wow... walmarts equate cream wasnt doin squat for me so i tried this and wow. it took maybe 6 weeks to completely clear up my really bad acne (moderate, maybe severe) i followed dans regimen using this and cetaphil moisturizer. after the 2 months it seemed my skin adopted to the panoxyl (aqua gel) and i no longer needed moisurizer at all. I havent had more than one tiny zit on my face at the same time for 2 months. None of them had any puss. I believe it works so well because i combined it with 500mg tetracycline daily to kill the deep down bacteria. I feel so confident... even around the really pretty girls lol. I only have a few small scars because i didnt use it soon enough!!! go get some now!!
July 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Three step method is easy to follow and readily available. Cleared up painful adult acne relatively fast.
Cons:
I am more prone to white heads and deep, deep pimples.
I will continue to use it. I have used the system for about a year and a half and I like it well enough.
July 29, 2008
Product used: Dr. Sheffield's (Clear Zit Acne Treatment Cream)
Pros:
Results are amazing!
Cons:
Dryness
Best product I have ever used. Better than any prescription meds, or OTC products!
Results were overnight!
Dried up everything!
Definitely would recommend!
Pros:
Gets rid of pimples fast, and efectivley. Makes skin appear smoother.