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Topical Antibiotic / Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
68%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
A more dangerous way of using benzoyl peroxide that studies show works a bit better than benzoyl peroxide alone. However, when used properly, benzoyl peroxide on its own can completely clear the skin without the addition of antibiotics.
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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March 25, 2017
worth a try!
This stuff really does clear up your skin! As soon as I started using this, I noticed my skin was clearer the very next day. You gotta give it at least 2-3 months for it to really kick in. Highly recommend using a good moisturizer cause this stuff will dry your skin out! Also caused my skin to be somewhat flaky :/ but really did clear things up.
July 24, 2015
Not a long-lasting product
I started getting acne (very mild) at a pretty young age (10?) so we went to my derm and he suggested me to use acanya. I used it every night and for probably three years my skin was FLAWLESS. Not a single pimple and I believe it was because of this. I was very happy. I'm 14 now and recently, the beginning of this year, I guess you could say that my skin no longer reacts to it. I have been getting many new pimples (especially clusters on my lower cheeks and chin). It's only been getting worse and worse, and I still would use acanya at night. I have completely stopped using acanya and have been using Proactiv+ for the past two weeks. My skin is getting a lot better. I may try Epiduo soon. Overall, my acne was controlled with this but it didn't last. My face became immune. But, I do recommend that you try this.
June 8, 2015
Pretty good, just not completely on its own.
Story- Im a 16yo girl and used to have severe acne on my forehead for a couple years and have constantly been switching prescribed medications because they either didnt work, or my skin adapted to them. I have been using acanya in the morning, tazorac at night, and cera ve face products for about 6 months. Im using two products so that my skin cannot adapt to it so quickly. My skin has been slowly clearing up all through the months ,sometimes getting really bad (never worse than my original problem) , and sometimes really good. Now I will get only a pimple or two a week. Cons of Acanya only- Had some major skin peeling, redness, and tightness occasionally and is pricey.
May 29, 2015
Good, not the best
It worked when I first got it but after a while I feel like it is just drying my skin and not helping anymore.
September 3, 2014
I didn't see change
I rarely break out I actually have very clear skin but when I do it's on my chest or one major blemish and I've been using this for over a month and noticed it stops the blemishes I get from forming more but I feel they stay and last longer. Again I only get a few blemishes but when I do they are large and painful and this only seemed to stop the process not actually help it go away. I have had the same blemishes on my chest for over a week now and they still aren't going away? Any suggestions would be great.
December 13, 2013
Product used: Mylan (Clindamycin (1%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel)
Not that great
Drying and does next to nothing. It does help with large pimples but doesn't work on blackheads (or anything else).
April 20, 2012
I've been using the acanya consistently for a couple months and have not noticed a difference at all. My derm said to use it as a spot treatment and not only does it not help, I feel it makes my acne more red and sensitive. Whenever I use this I get a red spot that peels and is very painful that lasts atleast a week. It's just a waste of my time
August 6, 2010
Pros:
Works great
Does not dry out or make face red
Removes redness
Cons:
could take a few days to see results
Cured most of my acne that I got after using Retin-A Micro. I also use it with Aczone in the morning and Acanya at night.
August 14, 2009
Pros:
- blemishes are gone the next day
Cons:
-causes redness
-dry skin
i used this cream for about a week then i stopped. my acne still hasnt come back, however the last time i used it it caused redness to my skin :S
August 12, 2009
Pros:
None
Cons:
It made my skin red and instead of reducing the acne it actually increased it and made it worse, I regret using it and I should have stuck to my old doctor's prescription..
It's expensive and a waste of money.. well actually I guess it depends on your skin.. for my friends at school it seemed to have worked for them however I think I'm going to stick to my old medication
Cons:
Severe drying