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Often known by its brand name Benzamycin®, this topical treatment is a combination of erythromycin, which is a topical antibiotic that helps slow...

Often known by its brand name Benzamycin®, this topical treatment is a combination of erythromycin, which is a topical antibiotic that helps slow or stop bacteria growth and reduce skin inflammation, and benzoyl peroxide, which kills acne bacteria and dries/peels the skin.

It is usually applied 2 times a day.

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April 4, 2007

Pros:

noticed a difference within just a few days.

Cons:

does dry ya skin but thats ok if it works.

at the end of the day ive tried all products on the market ie-clearasil etc and no results at id say if you have tried the rest then try the best benzamycin gel....
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March 26, 2007

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works fast

Cons:

drying

best product ive ever used and Im nearly 40 y/o
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March 5, 2007

Pros:

It works very quickly and amazed my Doctor after 10 years of unsuccessful treatment.

Cons:

Has to be stored in a fridge.

I haven't been able to get a new supply and my face has erupted. I had get used to having no acne and so hope they start manufacturing again for the UK.
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December 25, 2006

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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
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December 15, 2006
Brilliant stuff - works really well, I am having problems getting hold of it too - the Chemist told me that it will be back in production in 2007 - no ideas which month though - any one heard any different?
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November 27, 2006

Pros:

Cleared my acne noticeably within a week and even works on my back and neck/chest area

Cons:

leaves white on face after it dries

I highly recommend it because it's fast and works so much better than anything else I've ever used before!
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October 4, 2006

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quite affordable, and clears acne

Cons:

really dries out your face

i tried this with mixing it with vinegar and put it on my face as a mask for 2 dies, reapplying as needed and then went off for one week, then i did it again over and over. One night i woke up and all my nasties were gone!!!
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