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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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July 28, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
dries out skin, a bit, but nothing drastic.
It works really well and really fast. Keep using it, it will eventually clear your whole face and it keeps it that way. It does dry out my face, but a simple moisturizer fixes that.
July 27, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
It really worked and is not that expensive compared to other brand.
Cons:
my acne become smaller and smaller.. such a miracle.
for 2 nights of using it,, i see the differnces between the day i use it up to now.
July 26, 2008
Pros:
Cleared up my skin greatly :) I'm also using Zinc & vitamin C so that's helping also.
Cons:
Dries out skin!
You look like a ghost unless u apply a lotion of some kind
I would recommend this but if you have sensitive skin...stay away from this
July 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Helped me get on the right track to my skin clearing up.
Cons:
dried my skin out HORRIBLY. and my skin broke out whenever it wasn't dry. i hated it. =[.
good to start the process of clearing up. but def. not the solution.
July 26, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Started working VERY fast. Didn't irritate my skin. Reasonably well priced.
Cons:
After a long time of use, skin can get used to it.
I've had acne for about 8 or 9 years. I have used absolutely every product on the shelves, I've taken pills- everything. This product is the one that was actually effective. It didn't COMPLETELY clear up my skin, but it improved dramatically. I've used this product for over a year with wonderful results. The only problem is that my skin is getting used to the medication. However, with consistent use, it will get the job done. It can dry your face out, so I would highly recommend the Advantage moisturizer (in the silver bottle). Works the BEST.
July 24, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
never get cystic pimples, evens skin color, reduces pimples
Cons:
if you miss a treatment=breakout,causes odd little bumps
Is a good product, but if you miss a treatment face will start breaking out. You must stay consistant with it.
July 24, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
It really helped my skin clear up, fast!
Cons:
It stops working after a while and you need to make sure you apply it correctly.
It something everyone should have in their make-up bag, in case of emergencies.
July 24, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
Clears up acne
Cons:
can dry out skin
I have oily skin and if I use too much of this, it will dry out my skin. Overall, this is the best product I have used.
July 23, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
none
Cons:
it made my skin boil, literaly, and it made my skin cherry red, and stayed that way for 3 years, my face is constantly full of puss, and my face is cracked, and swollen
all of the above, i can hardly see my face is so swollen and i constantly have to wash puss off my face because of it, and when i try to wipe it off, my face hurts SO bad because its all cracked. the tecture is dry and bumpy, cracked and full of puss, and is huge and swollen.
July 22, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Works for a while, didn't dry my skin. Didn't make my acne worse
Cons:
It works on and off, takes along time to work, didn't work that well, i hated the toner.
it worked when i had mild acne, but i didn't notice the difference until a year later when i couldn't afford it. than my acne went kableooy! now i have like slightly severe acne! Use it. only if you can afford it. Use Mary Kay!
Pros:
worked really well for my skin. before using Acnefree, i would have big red pimples, and after using it, i would wake up and the pimples would be barely there.