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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May 14, 2008
Cons:
- Dries skin - Leaves white traces on the face after it dries - Must be refrigirated - Bleaches pillow cases/t-shirts
My dermatologist prescripted me this after my Differin/Clyndoxyl combo stopped working and I started breaking out bad again.
After 4 months, I still have big breakouts on my cheeks, I still have red marks, I still have blackheads. My skin is just slightly better than it was before starting the treament.
December 8, 2007
Pros:
Worked great for several years, then for the last 2-3 years minimal if not insignificant success.
Cons:
Bleaches your clothes
Had to move on to a new prescription before going off scrip meds period.
November 10, 2007
Pros:
I am 21 now, i used it when i was about 14 and it cleared my face within a week. I tried everything before this.
Cons:
It made my face itch real bad and i was red. but everyone thought that i had a nice red glow lol. im so stupid because i forgot all about this product when i stopped using it my acne came back and i've been searching for a cure since then.
it worked fast for me in the past and i'm calling a dermatologist right away to have flawless skin!
August 27, 2007
Pros:
clears up acne/blemishes fast, and reduces size and lifetime of existing acne. also very good preventative..has reduced the average number of pimples on my face compared to just using Benzoyl Peroxide (Regimen) alone.
Cons:
Bleaches fabric and hair! This is particularly annoying for me, because I use it overnight after I have taken a shower and going to bed. I do not use it during the day as I find it too drying and makes my skin oily with that much use. Regfrigeration
I am 22 and have been dealing with acne since I was about 14. I have mild to moderate acne (of course, acne becomes worse right before and during my period). It was advised that when I first started using this to just use it once a day, and then move up to twice a day after a couple weeks. I did go up to 2 times a day but it ended up being too harsh on my skin and made it really oily (plus the fact that I had to wear sunscreen). Now I apply it all over my face in a thin layer at night after I've showered. This is by far the only product that has worked so well for me, but has not completely gotten rid of my acne (*sob*). It has noticeably cleared up and is really effective in zapping emerging pimples. For the price this is an amazing product. The only thing that annoys me is that the BP in it bleaches fabric and I'm finding myself purchasing new pillowcases every other 3-4 months :(
August 20, 2007
Pros:
Clears Skin Fast.
Cons:
Burning sensation and dryness along with flacking of the skin near the jaw line!
it works if you keep up usage and get over the burning and dryness. applying moisturizers 30 mins. after use seems to help but shows downfalls of some small pimples reocurring.
August 16, 2007
Pros:
Friend gave me a coupel of packets to try, within three days I saw results. Best I used ever. Got a pescription from my doc. Now I am totally hooked.
Cons:
A little messy, but dont rub it in, just one swipe of thin layer.
It just works!!!
August 7, 2007
Pros:
works fasts
Cons:
oily
I don't know if it's good for me because it make me shine alot even more when i have on makeup and i look like a clown
July 3, 2007
Pros:
clears up the skin within a few days
Cons:
cant go out when its on as its clearly visible
use it if you can stay indoors when you have applied it
May 23, 2007
Pros:
Prescribed the gel version. Seems to start working within days. Reduces redness and inflammation of cystic lesions quickly, although these lesions are still very slow to heal. Starts working faster than other products I have tried.
Cons:
Extreme dryness and flaking skin where bad breakouts are. I learned to use Cetaphil moisturizer immediately after washing, then wait 30 min before applying gel, then apply more moisturizer if necessary. That seems to almost eliminate the flaking.
I am 26 and have suffered from acne my whole life. I had it under control for the last few years. Then I went through a painful divorce and got off birth control and my face erupted, worse than it has in my life. Huge cystic lesions that have hung around for 6 weeks. I tried Proactiv again for about 8 weeks without much improvement. My doctor gave me Benzamycin and I started seeing improvement within about 3 days. The cysts started flattening a bit and redness started going down some. I have been on it 2 weeks now and my skin is still breaking out, and still getting inflamed, but it is definitely better. There seem to be less new breakouts and the redness is slowly decreasing, and the nodules are flattening out some. I'm going to give this a few more weeks. I am suffering emotionally and don't want to leave my house right now, but I know you really need to give a medication at least 1-2 months to work. I started the birth control again 2 months ago and am hoping it helps too.
January 22, 2007
Pros:
Worked great for me, saw good results in a week.
Cons:
White film left on face after it dries.
Little bit pricey but worth it, comparing with trying all other stuff on the market that don't work. I'm currently abroad and can't find it in this country, but I will definitely buy it when I return to NY.
Pros:
It made my acne just a little bit better than my previous medication...