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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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September 5, 2007
Cons:
Not much, maybe that it dries your skin out for the first few weeks. I'd rather have dry skin than a face full of pimples!
Don't waste your money on drug store on-the-spot treatments. Invest in this prescription instead! You'll save both money and grief in the long run.
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!
October 28, 2006
Pros:
Worked well, I've been using it for about a week now and it got rid of my acne fast! faster than anything else I've tried atleast.
Cons:
Leaves that white stuff when it dries
Works well but leaves that white stuff, my skin hasnt dried out, but I'm still using proactiv with it as well so it would probably keep you from drying out and turning red if you also washed your face also.
October 25, 2006
Pros:
I've been using Benzamycin for years! My brothers used it too, but they don't any longer, and their faces are still perfectly clear. Clears quickly and effectively
Cons:
Since April 2006, found it is not having any effect on me anymore. They say you don't become immune to BP, but I seem to have? Have not changed any other aspect of my skin routine, but am going to stop using a few things to see how it goes.
I had a great experience with it for several years (at least 5 years!), so I do say use it! Don't know what's going on now, but my face is the same now when I do or do not use it, it makes no difference anymore.
November 3, 2009
Pros:
Breakouts healed faster, breakouts less severe and often, skin tone has improved.
Cons:
Takes awhile before improvement is seen, feels slimy, hard to wear under makeup, bleaches clothing and sheets, does not help with blackheads or whiteheads
My doctor gave me two separate scripts for benzoyl peroxide 2.5% and Erythromycin topical gel which he told me to mix and then apply 2x per day. When you mix them together it creates a slime that just flakes off my skin. I applied the benzoyl peroxide then waited until i was absorbed and applied the Erythromycin on top in a 'patting' or 'tapping' motion to prevents the BP from becoming slimy. It dried out my existing pimples within a day or so but I saw no other improvement for about 3 weeks-except that my breakouts were healing faster. I am at the start of week 5 and my skin is much clearer-the breakouts have subsided. My whiteheads and blackheads have not been affected at all and my skin is still 'bumpy' in the areas it has been for a couple of years now. This treatment works well if you mostly have pimples but I will be seeking other treatment options for my whiteheads and blackheads since this has had no effect on them.
February 26, 2009
Pros:
I began using this product years ago, and it just won't work for me anymore. I literally had clear skin weeks ago, but my skin is just "used to it" now. I have had terrible skin since I was probably 11, and this is the only thing that has ever helped
Cons:
Darn shame it has stopped working. I'm so nervous to try something new. It DOES bleach everything (tshirts, pillow cases, hair, etc.), and my skin is really flaky. Even lots of moisturizer won't cut it.
If you have moderate acne, this is great. It cleared up my chin and forehead pretty well, but has done absolutely nothing for the larger blemishes all over my cheeks and jaw.
October 14, 2008
Pros:
Gets ride of acne
Cons:
Need Prescription, Flaky, Will stains some bed sheets
I have been using the BenzamycinePak for about 4 years. Works very well. I apply 1 pak before bed. My skin is very clear. If I miss a few days I notice appear. Dont use the generic product, it dried up my face.
August 24, 2008
Pros:
Clears skin FAST
Cons:
Doesn't really help fade red post-acne marks
This product is very good at eliminating breakouts if applied everyday. Although it doesn't help old red acne marks much, it's still a good product.
July 11, 2008
Pros:
Originally saw some improvement, helped keep minor acne, whiteheads and comedones under control.
Cons:
After prolonged use it is no longer effective. Dries skin out. Terrible taste. Bleaches clothes.
Skin develops a resistance to the antibacterial effects and after many years of use, Benzamycin just won't cut it any more.
July 11, 2008
Pros:
I cleared up all those smaller blemishes fast so the one that take longer started healing too but looks alot better without all the littles and helps put my oily skin under control.
Cons:
the dryness and peeling at first bothered me but it doesn't last long.
It works!!! I love it i stop using it though and i still get breakouts but its helping to clear up the scaring. I'm 21 now and its hard to find something that works i've tried everything in the store but the doctor said those wouldn't help. I tried this and it took only a few days b4 i noticed improvements.Somedays i don't even need much make up if any.
Pros:
Best topical acne medication I've ever used. I saw results in a week and it kept my face clear as long as I used it. I recommend Benzamycin PAK -- you can take them when you travel and they don't need to be refrigerated.