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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 15, 2008
Product used: Brevoxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (4% or 8%) Creamy Wash)
I was prescribed this about a year ago along with Retin-A micro and Finacea. I used Cetaphil in the morning and then Finacea and Brevoxyl-8 and Retin-A at night. I saw results really fast and I have been using it for a year consistently. However, I'm not sure if my skin is building resistance to it because I started breaking out again. Has anyone experienced this who has been using this product for more than a year? Are you not supposed to use it everyday after awhile? I don't know what to do ... I switched to Panoxyl-10 because I thought maybe I needed to up my dosage, but it is irritating my skin and causing me to break out even more. I can't take this anymore!
July 15, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Cons:
Burns after using, irritated skin
I've been using this system for about a week and so far it has made my skin dry and irritated. My skin is even less smooth and the redness from the irritation is bad enough to show through my makeup. Going to try omitting the toner and just use the cleaner and lotion.
July 14, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Gives fairly consistent results, and clears acne very well.
Cons:
The tube is way too small, making it VERY expensive for continued use. Doesn't reduce much redness for me and only keeps me clear about 1 week out of the month.
I have been in love with this product for a long time, as my skin hasn't been this clear since I was 10. But, the price is taking its toll on me for such a small amount of product and there is always the hope of finding something that gets me completely clear. Great product, and I will continue to use it until Dan's products arrive! If you are hesitant about the regimen, I suggest beginning with this, and if you like what it does for your skin, purchase Dan's products then, they are a MUCH better deal.
July 14, 2008
Product used: PanOxyl (Benzoyl Peroxide (10%) Aquagel)
Pros:
clears skin very quickly, red itchy face first week but have been using for 4 weeks now and gettin clear. only put a small amount on at night. great stuff
Cons:
none so far
go try it
July 14, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It made my skin smoother and reduce my acne a lot.
Cons:
If I don't use it for a few days, acnes starts to grow again and my face feels dry.
Basically you got to keep using it for it to work. What a scam.... Drop the freaking price down, you greedy bastards.
July 13, 2008
Product used: Neutrogena (On-the-Spot Acne Treatment (Old Formula))
Pros:
Clears up pimples.
Cons:
Very expensive and very drying. It also makes my moisterizer ball up. Whenever I use this my skin literally looks like its peeling.
Waiting for Dan's BP to come in the mail. Hopefully its better than this expensive neutrogena crap!
July 11, 2008
Product used: Clinique (Acne Solutions Clear Skin System)
Pros:
dries out pimples for a while.
Cons:
after aprox. 2 weeks of use skin feels flacky.
there are dry and oily areas. it doesnt do anything but make acne worst.
didn't like it.
go for accutane.
lotions make acne worst.
July 11, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
dried my oily skin, worked well for a while
Cons:
stopped working
I suffer from SUPER oily skin...I used proactiv from the time I was probably 10 until I turned 14. Since I started using it so early, I never noticed that my face was oily...because the product controlled that. Unfortunately, in July 2007 it randomly stopped working. My skin broke out a lot..so I went to the dermatologist and she told me that for a lot of people it randomly will stop controlling their acne problems. She gave me different medicines and my face is all cleared up...problem to conquer next, the oily skin. I mainly think it kept oil at bay because of those scratchy bead things in the cleanser...they felt SO good on my skin and for a while that was the only way my skin felt clean...and the toner was good, especially if I felt even the least bit of shine during the day I could whip it out and put some on. I will have to mention this to my doc!
July 10, 2008
Pros:
I've only used this for ONE DAY but when I woke up,it left my face very smooth and pretty clean (:
Cons:
Well I guess right now, it's kind of irrtating my skin, around the bottom of my chin area. If I touch it, it get's really itchy!
It works, but irratating. I'm not sure if I should still use it or not.
July 10, 2008
Product used: Acne.org (Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide - 2.5%))
Pros:
It is the only thing I have found that works for me. I was on Accutane twice and, while it cleared me up for awhile, it eventually failed too. I am never without this product.
Cons:
You have to be careful around your clothes and pillowcases but that's the same with any acne medicine.
It's the best value for your money and the results are wonderful. I have used it for years now and won't use anything else.
Pros:
Easy to purchase