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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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August 20, 2007
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.
April 13, 2007
Pros:
gets rid of acne really quick!!!
Cons:
leaves white stuff on face
ok i used to have really severe acne but after 3 months of using it all of it was COMPLETLY gome (no scaring) and i had it so bad on mu forehead that it gave me headaches! i only had a bit of burining forl like 2 weeks.
December 7, 2006
It seems to be working pretty well. At first, you cannot use it too often because it will dry out your skin. Ive been using it now for two weeks and my red spots defintely look smaller and less red. I have a few new pimples but overall i think it is really helping my skin- much better than if i was using each product seperatly. I was using erythromycn gel for a month or so and it didnt really do anything. This combo seems to be working well. I also like the white residue it leaves... it covers my pimples so it makes me think they arent there!!
November 8, 2006
Pros:
A great way of clearing up acne without having to take oral medication (which i have done in the past, but has either never worked or had unpleasent side effects)! Easy to use and smells kinda good as well (in a medical kind of way!)
Cons:
I am currently having major problems in buying it at the moment! My pharamacist says they dont make it anymore and im rly upset about it as it is the only thing that works for me (if anyone has an information about whats happening please post asap!)
A great cream, just watch your clothes and pillow cases etc cuz it doesn tend to bleach things! please please please bring benzamycin back on the market!!
August 16, 2017
BURNS SO BAD
I have this except my dermatologist made it into a face wash for me. I can't use it anymore. The pain is causes is insane. It burns my face so bad, that even using lotion afterwards makes it worse. My face would feel like it's on fire. It made my face red as a tomato, but it did help a little with acne. Never again though. Burns way too bad, for too long, and it's just too painful.
August 2, 2014
I'm so confused help !!
I was just prescribed this gel on Tuesday from my doctor and I know that this does take a while to notice a difference in your skin, I only breakout on my cheeks, forehead and barely on my chin. But yesterday I felt this burning feeling around my mouth area and now my cheeks and around my lip feel swollen there super red I don't know what happened it was all so sudden! I don't want to say that this product doesn't work because ive only used it for 4 days but I'm disappointed that I might have gotten a reaction don't know if I didn't use this right or I'm just allergic but I'm pretty sad that I can't try this product anymore atleast if my skin doesnt heal :( I dont really know what to say because believe it or not I do notice a bit of a difference in my acne I don't have server acne problems but I can tell that my small pimples are fading I just can't continue with this product so I really don't know what to say!
June 10, 2016
It's very strong. Make sure you are using a very good moisturizer along with all topical acne creams. Trust me! Your face will get red, dry and flaky and more oil production if you dont. If that doesn't work then it's probably a reaction or you can try using it less than every day and more like 3 times a week.
June 10, 2016
It's very strong. Make sure you are using a very good moisturizer along with all topical acne creams. Trust me! Your face will get red, dry and flaky and more oil production if you dont. If that doesn't work then it's probably a reaction or you can try using it less than every day and more like 3 times a week.
March 5, 2013
Pros:
Gets rid of acne FAST.
apply on affected area at night and guaranteed by morning your face will look 40% clearer.
Although the price is at $180, it's not for 1 pack, it's for 60 of them, a full 2 months worth.
Gets rid of redness and lightly fades dark spots.
Soothes bumps within 3-4 hours
Cons:
Price
May get overly dry skin if moisturizer isn't applied
Moderate stinging if applied to popped acne or cuts
will stain clothes
applied near the under eye, your eye will sting for about 30 minutes to an hour.
IT WORKS. I usually get a new pimple everyday, but this. WOW. It f**king works, that's all I can say. I've tried proactive and many other mainstream acne products, nothing compares to this.
July 8, 2011
Pros:
Seemed to help existing acne fade away quicker. Especially worked well on drying out big nasty pimples.
Cons:
Extremely drying and caused my skin to become red,itchy, and burned after several days of use. I moisturized 2 times a day with cetaphil as well and my skin still could not handle this medication. I even tried only using this medication once a day and it still severely irritated my skin to the point that I had to stop taking it.
If you are sensitive to benzoyl peroxide I would be very hesitant to use this. Try it to see if you can handle it, but be careful as it can be extremely irritatin
If you are sensitve to benzoyl peroxide then this is not the medication for you in all likelihood. Maybe if your skin is tough and isn't bothered by BP this could work for you, but for me it was a nightmare. Also, nearly impossible to use in the morning. It leaves a white sticky residue behind. It doesn't matter how well you rub it in or if you apply moisturizer on top of it. The residue left behind will still be visible and is very noticeable. It is like chunks of gluestick stuck to your face. I cannot see how anyone could use this in the morning if they needed to go out. Also, I had the type that is premixed and needs to be refrigerated. This can be very annoying, especially if you share a bathroom and have to keep traveling back and forth to the kitchen when you use this.
December 30, 2007
Pros:
works fast! really fast
Cons:
leaves white stuff on your face
i had a baby 3 months ago and i broke out really bad! i tried so many different treatments including PDT but this is the only thing that works for me! great stuff
October 11, 2007
Pros:
The first time I used this stuff, it worked well.
Cons:
The second time I used this stuff, it didn't do a darn thing. Also, the packets are way too small to cover the whole face! The product dries way too quickly too, and if you catch of whiff of it the wrong way, it's very strong and alcohol-like.
If you're going to use this, make sure you use it consistently! I think your face becomes tolerant after awhile if you don't use it every day. It's also expensive (over $100) without insurance.
Pros:
Clears Skin Fast.