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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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May 14, 2024
Product used: Benzamycin (Erythromycin (3%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Pak)
is my product mixed correctly?
I just started this treatment about a week ago. When i first opened the box I noticed a note to the pharmacist, which said to make sure the product was fully mixed and that it should NOT be chunky. Mine however is chunky. I still continued to use small amounts of the product at a time. It leaves a small residue. After a few days of use i’ve noticed my skin has become extremely dry. My skin is cracking so bad in some areas that cuts have formed. My face is visibly flaky and swollen. I called the doctor and they said to stop use for a few days. I am unsure if I should go back to the pharmacy to see if they will remake it or if i am having a bad reaction to the product.
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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.
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January 4, 2010

Pros:

Dries up acne.

Cons:

Dries up face and lips, a few hours later my face is extreamly oily (have to wash an reapply again), stains clothes, rubs off on other objects(children,clothes etc.) long after applying.doesn't prevent acne

The dermatologist said to apply all over face as a fast action+prevention product. Not the case at all. I feel like the my skin just produces more oil because this stuff is so drying And yes I use a gel base fragrance free moisturizer. Would just use for onspot. Treatment.
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November 4, 2009

Pros:

Benzamycin has reduced my whiteheads (I still have some), and no other product has ever reduced my whiteheads before. However, I don't know if it has this effect on other people.

Cons:

The instructions say to apply the product 2x daily, but it leaves flaky, white residue behind, so I only use it at night. It doesn't absorb into the skin and flakes off onto your clothing and sheets.

A bit expensive even with my insurance ($2

The bottom line is that I still have acne after about 6 weeks of use. My whiteheads have been reduced, which no other product has done for me before. I would like to say my skin has gotten better, but my mom says it looks worse. This will probably work if you have light to mild acne. The application of Benzamycin is not practical at all. It's flaky and looks as if Elmer's glue has dried on your skin. It'll leave your skin dry, but pretty much all acne medications do. Since the cream comes in little packets, there isn't enough to put on your neck/back/chest if you have body acne. Plus, the cream kind of drys up so you have to apply it rather quickly. Sometimes I wonder if they actually tested this stuff out on real people. Who wants to go out with a face that looks like milk dried on it? This works only a little bit better than benzoyl peroxide and other drugstore creams. My doctor wants me to stick to it for at least two months. I really hope it gets better!
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October 30, 2007

Pros:

Can clear up smaller lesions. Works very well for some people.

Cons:

Redness, irritation, stinging, burning, bleaches fabrics, has to be refrigerated, thick, goopy texture. Seems to be less effective over time.

Product caused major facial irritation without reducing acne significantly. Ruins linens and clothes worse than actual bleach.
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