Erythromycin / Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin®)
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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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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.
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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.
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February 26, 2009

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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June 10, 2008

Pros:

Dries skin, my skin is naturally oily so now its pretty much normal.Significant difference in the amount of acne on my face.I suffer from moderate acne nothing severe and I've been using this medication for 4 months now. My skin is beautiful.

Cons:

Certain areas have become a little too dry and I hate the white stuff that appears when it dries. But all in all I find it to be effective

I think it works well for me, but that may be because I have moderate acne. I controls my oil production and I my skin is really smooth, an besides a couple black heads my skin is flawless. I'll give it 2 more months.
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May 14, 2008

Pros:

It made my acne just a little bit better than my previous medication...

Cons:

- Dries skin - Leaves white traces on the face after it dries - Must be refrigirated - Bleaches pillow cases/t-shirts

My dermatologist prescripted me this after my Differin/Clyndoxyl combo stopped working and I started breaking out bad again. After 4 months, I still have big breakouts on my cheeks, I still have red marks, I still have blackheads. My skin is just slightly better than it was before starting the treament.
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January 29, 2008

Pros:

great product, definitely works, no side effects

Cons:

bleaches clothes and linens

i've had acne's forever on and off, this product was a savior for me, it cleared up my sking in no time
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November 10, 2007

Pros:

I am 21 now, i used it when i was about 14 and it cleared my face within a week. I tried everything before this.

Cons:

It made my face itch real bad and i was red. but everyone thought that i had a nice red glow lol. im so stupid because i forgot all about this product when i stopped using it my acne came back and i've been searching for a cure since then.

it worked fast for me in the past and i'm calling a dermatologist right away to have flawless skin!
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