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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 22, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Cons:
makes my skin really oily. runny lotion.
some of my pimples are gone. the price of the system is great!
July 22, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
IT WORKS, IT WORKS, IT WORKS!!!
All I have now is scars from when I picked at my face; all the pimples are GONE and they're NOT RETURNING! :) I don't have to use much makeup at all now!
Cons:
The second day I must've put too much of the repairing lotion on and it burned my skin :(. I had to put aloe vera on it cause it felt like a nasty sunburn. But it was gone soon after, and luckily I chose to give it a second try!
The best product I've ever used and will never ever use a different product after this. You must buy it, Proactive did nothing to help, but this stuff did! My dad loves it too, he uses it as much as I do although he technically bought it for me.
July 18, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
made my skin so smooth and it started clearing up dramatically within a few days. plus, its cheap!
Cons:
i run out of the toner really fast.
it works great, you should try it.
its better than prescription meds.
July 18, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
it cleared up my arcne and made my face feel soft and smooth
Cons:
it didnot get rid of my black heads. and the mask for me is sometimes hard it get off and really uncomfortable. i dont like the mask but the rest of the product is fine.
its an ok products it works for for most part...i just have to buy another product for my black heads .
July 18, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
It clears up acne fast, faster than the other products I've used. This is the only one that actually works for me. It doesn't dry out the skin, and it smells pretty good for a medicated cleasner.
Cons:
It kinda takes a while for the stuff to clear up your acne.It could bleach your clothes or towels, so you gotta be careful. But this hasen't happened to me yet, so... And it seems to kinda clog up your pores.
It IS a very good cleanser/acne wash. It clears your acne fairly fast and its consistently working. It smells nice and is easy to wash off. I've tried Neutrogena, but theirs gave me even more acne, so my mom picked this out for me. It's great. But it does clog up your pores. I advise exfoiliating before washing. All in all, its the best acne cleanser I've used.
July 17, 2008
Product used: AcneFree (24 Hour Acne Clearing System)
Pros:
small package, and the whole three step process takes only a few minutes to put on. Also the lotion doesn't leave your skin shinny or oily looking like the proactive lotion, instead your skin looks fresh
Cons:
the fragrance is weird but if your like me that doesn't really bother you, also my skin dried up a bit but not so much where I need to be concerned
it is simply amazing how fast it works, I haven't even been using it for a full week but i already see results, i can't even compare this product to proactive,it is way BETTER. if u have acne problems this product will definitely help your situation!!!
July 17, 2008
Product used: Clean & Clear (Continuous Control Acne Cleanser)
Pros:
cleared my skin. simple as that.
Cons:
i have really sensitive skin, made it dry and red and peely. so i started using it every other day.
my skin used to be awful. tried everything. only this works. use every other day. inbetween days i use aveeno gentle cleanser.
July 16, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
faster results than proactiv, and other talked about face washes.
Cons:
a bit of dryness/itchiness..but not as much as i expected.
i just started using this product about 2 days ago, and while my pimples are still there (but shrinking)...my blackheads (which ive had problems with for years) are about 98% gone. didnt expect that to happen at all, so im pleasantly surpised. excited to see the results after a few weeks.
July 15, 2008
Product used: Triaz (Benzoyl Peroxide Cleanser)
Pros:
Used in combination with an antibiotic, it has proven very effective in allowing the antibiotic to do its job for my child.
Cons:
$280 per month, and so the SOB insurance company stopped covering it last year, and denied an appeal for exception. Also refused dermatologist's request for exception. Claimed generics exist, which they don't (see below.)
Available in prescription form as 3% and 6%. OTC alternatives (Stridex, Oxy, etc) only come in (a) 10%; (b) in combination with salicylic acid; or (c) both. All three of these alternatives causes problems for my child.
July 15, 2008
Product used: Clearasil (Ultra Rapid Acne Vanishing Treatment Cream)
Pros:
It worked for me in 10 minutes! I immeadiatly saw results...less red!
Cons:
Leaves face dry
Its a great product that works fast. It helps if you buy facial mousturizer to help the dry skin.
Pros:
skin feels nice and fresh when you use it. clears skin up pretty fast!