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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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October 1, 2007
Cons:
Bleaches clothes and bedding.
After suffering with a lifelong battle with acne I went to see a "last resort" dermatologist. This man is in his late 70's and is preparing to retire. He told me that all I would need was Benzamycin. I was skeptical because I had been going to a "cutting edge" derm who is in his late 20's and was supposed to be well versed in all of the latest cures. This seventy year old derm CLEARED my skin!!!!! I will NEVER be without Benzamycin again! I am SO excited to have learned of this product and would recommend it to ANYONE who suffers with what seems to be "incurable" acne. It's absolutely WONDERFUL!!! It takes about three days to start to see results but I haven't seen a pimple since.
September 24, 2007
Pros:
Bottom line is that it is THE best product i have ever used for acne followed by Acne 101e, it also resonably cheap and does'nt need a massive misleading marketing campaign like most and works much better than them at a cheaper price.
Cons:
It tends to dry out the skin at first but your skin should gradually adapt, although fairer skin takes slightly longer than darker skin.
I suffered from acne since i was about thirteen and never really went to see a specialist about it till i was about seventeen. I wish i went earlier because this stuff really works, i like many tried all the products on the market and forked out a fair bit of doe for treatment for my acne which was gradually taking over my life and none of them worked as well as Benzamycin. I had moderate to sometimes severe acne but after using Benzamycin for about a week my skin showed massive improvements and after two was completely clear. I would highly recommend this product. Also for people in the UK where Benzamycin has discontinued you can buy it from the States (not canada as they require prescriptions and your doctor won't give it to you i've tried) over the internet for about $52.00 including p&p which is about £27.00 just google it and you will eventually find a company which ships it over to you, well worth it if you ask me. Good Luck Everyone ;)
August 7, 2007
Pros:
works fasts
Cons:
oily
I don't know if it's good for me because it make me shine alot even more when i have on makeup and i look like a clown
July 19, 2007
Pros:
It clears your skin up well. For teens&Adults.
It gets rid of acne FAST
Cons:
When it drys it goes white and if you put it in the "T" zone area some times u may get it near your mouth and it tastes bad
This is the overall best acne cream. It clears your skin up in a week for some but for me the redness went down when i woke up and in three days my blemishes we totally gone. This product is WAYY less costy then the other products like proactive. Where i get it its 29$ but with my Insurance its bascally $3.49 the only problem is you have to use it for a while other wise acne comes back.But no matter what dont think because you have this cream that you can go pig out on bad foods eat healthy and you'll have a wonderful healthy looking complection! I have recommended this product to people who have acne and say the results of this product are wonderful
July 26, 2017
Help! Is it working?
I've been using this product for 4/5 days and my acne has gotten worse and my skin is really red and it feels like it's burning is this how it's supposed to work?? Please help
August 11, 2012
Pros:
dries out acne
Cons:
didnt help me long term to prevent pimples
good as a spot treatment.
August 21, 2008
Pros:
Works very good, skin clears fast.
Cons:
it later ceases to work.
great for the quick clear but stops working
July 12, 2008
Pros:
Makes my skin more even toned. Makes emerging pimples go awawy quicker. My forehead use to be horrible but it is COMPLETELY clear now! Also, my nose is clear too.
Cons:
Lots of peeling on chin area and sides of cheeks. I still have white heads on my chin. Still have cystic acne on cheeks.
I use a cetaphil face wash/moisturizer in the morning and use retin-a over it. Then at night i put the benzamycin on after washing my face with cetaphil. Although my face feels tight like it is in a mask, i have to say that my acne has gotten significantly better. My dermatologist told me that it takes about four months for the benzamycin to clear your face up, because it brings the pimples under the surface up. Don't be discouraged if you don't see improvements in a few weeks. Wait a while.
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 26, 2007
Pros:
works when used consistently, stops my sking from producing so much oil
Cons:
a little harsh, can really screw up sensitive skin; will not work unless used every day as a regimen
This product is great for my moderate acne. It keeps my pores clean and my skin pretty matte. It seems to thicken the outer layers of the skin so pimples may pop up but will heal better and will have less trapped sebum. One tip - be very gentle and kind to your skin because this product is a huge irritant. Do not pick or squeeze zits every when you're using this product and use plenty of vitamin E oil to moisturize flakey or dry parts (which are pretty much unavoidable while using this product)
Pros:
This stuff is a GOD send. I've had acne since I was ELEVEN years old and I am now 31. I had decided that acne was just something I was going to ahve to live with. This has changed my life.