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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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February 27, 2011
Cons:
None really , BUT ONLY USE AS A SPOT TREATMENT !!!!!!!! if used over whole face you will regret it !!!
it works :D
January 4, 2010
Pros:
Dries up acne.
Cons:
Dries up face and lips, a few hours later my face is extreamly oily (have to wash an reapply again), stains clothes, rubs off on other objects(children,clothes etc.) long after applying.doesn't prevent acne
The dermatologist said to apply all over face as a fast action+prevention product. Not the case at all. I feel like the my skin just produces more oil because this stuff is so drying And yes I use a gel base fragrance free moisturizer. Would just use for onspot. Treatment.
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.
April 16, 2009
Pros:
Dries up zits and keeps a lot of new ones from forming
Cons:
Skin becomes dry and pinches, but a good moisturizer will help.
Try Garnier Skin renewal, or Cetaphil to sooth dry skin.
It works pretty well on acne. I liked it.
April 15, 2009
Pros:
Gets rid of uncomplicated acne very fast (doesn't help with cysts)
Smooths skin
Cons:
Really drys your skin
Bleaches fabrics
Tastes awful
During the school year I get terrible breakouts around my t-zone but recently I've had really bad breakouts on my cheeks. I used this product because it was the only cream/gel that worked fast in the past. However there are consequences to overusing it. A little goes a long way with the product. This product works effectively if you wash your face with a very mild unscented soap like dove for sensitive skin. Stick to the regimen by not overworking the skin and rinse with COOL water not hot or warm... trust me it makes the world of difference!!! Then apply a thin layer making sure to work the product in gently at night. During the day make sure to use a good moisturizer to rehydrate the skin. This product will dry your skin out but after around 4 weeks of use, your skin will become used to it, and wont look so irritated after applying it. This product is great but you really do have to use it sparsely, wash your face with cool water and give it time.
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!
March 26, 2007
Pros:
works fast
Cons:
drying
best product ive ever used and Im nearly 40 y/o
December 25, 2006
Pros:
very effective product. the only that's ever consistently worked for me. after using retin-a, benzoil/eurythromycin seperately but together and anti-biotics too. i noticed that it not only gets rid of the cysts but helps to keep them from returning
Cons:
bleaches out fabrics
i restate this product was much more effective than using benzoil and eurythromycin simultaneously but in conjunction. in other words benzamycin consists of more than just those two products together. but dermatologists will perscribe them one in the same. at least they have to me. for someone whose suffered from cystic acne from 16 to 36 this is the best treatment i've received. i recomend
August 22, 2011
Pros:
Pimples do fade and clears large areas of pimples.
Cons:
Doesn't really work on black heads.
My doctor gave me this about almost a year ago and still have pimples that are reducing. If you skip a day, the pimples will come back.
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.
Pros:
Reduced pimple size greatly over night !
pimple will be gone within 2 days
been using it for about a year now and still does the job