Topical Antibiotic / Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
58%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
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.
Used Erythromycin / Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin®)? Rate It:
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January 9, 2010
Cons:
After application, once it dries out, it does leave a white smears... but that's if you blend it well enough to make it invisible. In the night, it shouldn't really matter if your going to sleep.
It is a must have, for those of you who tried every product and it seems that there is no hope in healing. During my junior high school years, I had very bad acne, and I went to a regular doctor and he prescribed me this. Let me tell you, people were asking me "how you got your face so clean?" - this was miracle cream. I have used this cream for three years straight, and I loved the results. I have stopped using this product when I was in my second year of High School... I had acne here and there... Proactiv wasn't helping - I tried everything. Once I got into college - BOOM... I was breaking out like crazy due to all the stress from exams, finals, & etc. I went to see a dermatologist, because it was really bad.. Redness & all. She prescribe me a medicine, and what you know! It was the same medicine my old doctor had given me... And I would never will abandon this medicine ever again! It is definitely, my life saver!
November 22, 2009
Pros:
Clears up skin very nicely.
Cons:
It was difficult to initially switch to using this medication, because of how much it dried up my skin and made it red/flaky. Do not begin using it right away twice a day. It is a good idea "ramp up."
Definitely try this medication if you have acne. Ramp up to your doctor's recommendation. I think that it took me less time to ramp up because I had used benzoyl peroxide for a while previously.
November 3, 2009
Pros:
Breakouts healed faster, breakouts less severe and often, skin tone has improved.
Cons:
Takes awhile before improvement is seen, feels slimy, hard to wear under makeup, bleaches clothing and sheets, does not help with blackheads or whiteheads
My doctor gave me two separate scripts for benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and Erythromycin topical gel which he told me to mix and then apply 2x per day. When you mix them together it creates a slime that just flakes off my skin. I applied the benzoyl peroxide then waited until i was absorbed and applied the Erythromycin on top in a 'patting' or 'tapping' motion to prevents the BP from becoming slimy. It dried out my existing pimples within a day or so but I saw no other improvement for about 3 weeks-except that my breakouts were healing faster. I am at the start of week 5 and my skin is much clearer-the breakouts have subsided. My whiteheads and blackheads have not been affected at all and my skin is still 'bumpy' in the areas it has been for a couple of years now. This treatment works well if you mostly have pimples but I will be seeking other treatment options for my whiteheads and blackheads since this has had no effect on them.
September 3, 2009
Pros:
Clears/prevents acne. its started working within a week for me, cleared my cysitc acne,smally whiteheads and blackheads, my skin is baby smooth after 2 months of continous usage [i apply this product in a thin layer all over face at night]
Cons:
Taste bad/drys skin a bit. when i stop using it for some time i start getting little ones.
I love this product, the ONLY thing that worked on my moderate acne, i went through a period of time where m skin was HORRIBLE i mean cystic acne and little tiny pimples all over my cheeks, i would cry sometimes ;(, until i went to my GP and she prescribed me this. it started working within a week, definite improvement, my skin is baby smooth for the most part, expect for that time of the month when i get 1 or 2 pimples but is no big deal. def. worth it, the thing to remember is to give products like this up to 4 months of try.
July 30, 2009
Pros:
Fast and effective. deff worth a try. drys up existing pimples.
Cons:
can dry out the face alot but worth having clear skin
go and get it. you wont be regretful
May 31, 2009
Pros:
dries out pimples sometimes over night... great results... makes your skin smooth and prevents other blemishes
Cons:
it does make your skin dry but just moisturize. it can also make ur skin sensitive if you over use it so dont...
this product works... drink a lot of water and dont touch your face or pick at your bumps. also keep your hair clean. doing these few tings will speed up the healing process.
July 15, 2008
Pros:
My face cleared up beautifully in 2 - 3 days. A Wonder drug for me. WOW...
Cons:
If you really work the cream in the white haze will go away. If not a small amount of facial cream will take care of this.
This product was a life saver. My face would break out at random for no reason that I could pinpoint. My skin is beautiful now and I am thrilled with the outcome thus far.
March 2, 2008
Pros:
I can see results already after using it for a few days. I have mild-moderate acne and I've noticed that my blemishes are starting to dissapear.
Cons:
My skin is dry! I naturally have combination dry skin, so using this product has started to really dry out my skin. I've started using a moisturizer with it so hopefully that will help.
It's looking good so far. I've never used a medicated acne cream before, (i did the proactive thing but that didn't work). I got it for free as a sample from my doctor (the sample package lasts for a bit over a month), so I'm lucky to get it at no cost. I would recommend trying it, considering I've seen results already I'm expecting it to only get better!
March 1, 2008
Pros:
Put bad acne immediately under control - disinfects the pores of your skin
Cons:
Bleaches clothes - be careful when applying around the neck. Even rubbing against your collar will bleach fabric. I would suggest applying only to problem areas to disinfect. If it's your neck, look at collarless shirts/tops.
Excellent results!! I'm 43 and have been combating acne since I was 13. I also use Retin-A and the combination seems to keep my skin tone even (I'm an olive skinned Latino). The air is L.A. is full of car pollution and I broke out real bad when I moved here, but after using retin-A and occasional periods of Benzamycin (if I have a bad breakout), I find this to be a fine skin solution. My face looks great and the skin tone is even. And not that expensive considering each jar is good for 3 months! I don't know if I'm an exception.
My dermatologist also suggested a low oil diet, which definitely seemed to help (no fried foods, no lactose products)- and I also lost weight! It's true the better you feel inside will also show on the outside!
Best of luck to all you fellow acnes sufferers!
January 29, 2008
Pros:
great product, definitely works, no side effects
Cons:
bleaches clothes and linens
i've had acne's forever on and off, this product was a savior for me, it cleared up my sking in no time
Pros:
Clears out acne really good!!!