Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Aki...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2018

For Acne "I’ve had acne since I was about 13 (I’m almost 30 now). I’ve tried antibiotics, Proactive, crazy skin care regimes, birth control... you name it. Nothing was ever able to completely get rid of my acne... until my doctor prescribed this. I only use it once a day, at night, shortly before I go to bed... but it certainly delivers. It’s been just over a month and my skin is the clearest it’s been since I was a little kid. My skin is a bit drier, for sure, but that’s a small price to pay to be pimple-free and confident enough to go makeup-free 24/7 and not feel awful about it. This stuff has changed my life and I’m so grateful my doctor prescribed it to me!"

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 15, 2020

For Acne "When I was younger, my acne was terrible, and my mom got this for me. OMG, this was the best thing for me. It worked very well, I just used it at night because I would apply a good amount, and it would leave white stuff on my face. I have not used these meds in 5 years plus. Almost forgot about it, plus, it's super expensive but worth every penny."

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2016

For Acne "I've been using 2% erythromycin gel along with Skin Medica acne lotion (benzoyl peroxide) for a few months. I apply every other day to my entire face, neck, and chest. I'm in my mid-30s, yet my skin still thinks I'm in my teens! So annoying! I have very sensitive skin, and this doesn't irritate it or make it red/flaky. I do use a good moisturizer daily, so I'm sure that helps. Before trying the topical gel, I had tried many other treatments, and none seemed to work as well. I still get the occasional pimple, but before using this medication, I would get 3-4 new pimples a day. I can handle one every so often! Fingers crossed it keeps working!"

• Sco...
• January 4, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical for Acne "Well, if you use it properly, you should be okay. I'm just an example of improper use and severe side effects. I was a stupid 18/19-year-old who mentally freaked out, used way too much. I've had severely burnt skin and redness the last 17 years now. Quite the cross to carry. Wish I never came across it (only had minor acne anyway), but to the medicine's credit, I did misuse it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2018

For Acne "I love, love, love this stuff! I’m 33 years old. I was diagnosed with cystic acne 2 years ago. Cystic acne started for me when I turned 30. For 3 years now, my life has dramatically changed for the worse. Cystic acne is a lot different than basic acne. I’ve seen so many doctors trying to find a “cure.” It was a nightmare that I cannot wake up from. It caused me to go into a deep depression, I stopped going out in public. A friend I had known at the time for 9 months introduced me to Benzoyl Gel 3%. The first few times using it, I saw immediate results. I couldn’t believe there was something out there all this time. You don’t have to feel like your life is over, that there’s no hope for you, because there is hope... it’s called Benzoyl."

• irr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2018

For Acne "Moderate but constant acne since age 9. Currently 18. Only been using benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin topical for 8 days. Severely drying out my skin. Couldn't sleep some nights because my skin burned/itched so bad. Struggling even with moisturizer applied before applying this. Tried putting face sunscreen on, but I don't think the medication works as well on top of it. Kind of stuck and don't know what to do or think. Just gonna try to be patient and stick it out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2017

For Acne "I was prescribed this gel for a reaction to an antibiotic called Ciprofloxacin that caused severe redness in my skin. I used it three times a day for five months and now have almost completely restored my skin back to its original clarity. I was taken off the gel after it was discovered I had psoriasis versus what doctors had initially diagnosed. Persistent usage of this antibiotic is imperative for skin clarity. I noticed no improvement in my skin color or inflammatory symptoms until after a month of usage. My only complaint is that the gel was painful to apply. It stung like a bee sting every time I applied it, oftentimes worse if my skin was really inflamed."

• cys...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2017

For Acne "Was prescribed it for my diagnosed cystic acne that started out on the sides of my face. I used it for about 3 months and saw fantastic results, and my face was so clear. Unfortunately, I stopped using it because my prescription ran out, and not even 2 weeks after (now) it came back with a vengeance on my forehead, nose, and everywhere else that isn't where my cystic acne first started (the sides of my face). Now I am at a loss. I don't know if it's due to me stopping it abruptly, but that is my experience."

• igi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2014

Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical for Acne "This is my second time using the Benzamycin gel. I would have to say that while it worked great when used properly, it did not get rid of my acne for good. It took about a month to start to see real results. The results lasted for about 1-2 months after I stopped taking the medication. Sadly, my acne slowly started returning. I am now waiting to see a dermatologist to start Accutane."

• Anonymous
• January 18, 2010

For Acne "I have been using this product for almost two months now, and I have been pleased with the results. It hasn't got rid of my acne completely, but it's way better than it was before. But now I have two pimples, and the medication hasn't done a damn thing."

• Mad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2018

For Acne "I used this medication for a week, and it severely dried out my face and made my face very red. You might think, oh, if she would have used it for longer, it would've worked, no, I put a very, very thin amount on my face, and it looked like I had put my face into a boiling grease pan. Will never use this again, not for me."

• Mel...
• July 6, 2018

For Acne "The combination of medications is great and helps clear blemishes/pimples away. The only complaint is that it sometimes dries up white and looks bad, especially if you're going outside. I like to wear makeup when I'm going out, and I'm not sure how the combination of foundation and these medications will pair. :("

• Ken...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2022

Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical for Acne "Benzamycin is the only 'quick fix' I've ever experienced. 'Quick' being a month, but if you're looking for something to help while you work on a long-term health solution, I highly recommend Benzamycin. It was prescribed to me by my naturopath while we figure out why I'm still getting hormonal acne at 30. It started working on my pimples after a few uses and prevented my 'soon-to-be-pimples' from growing. I use Egyptian Magic face cream on top because I find the Benzamycin quite drying (but no flaking skin). I've been using it at night for two months now. Imagine the daily healing throughout those 5 weeks. It cost me $100 in Canada and will probably last 3-4 months. Good luck on your journey!"

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2020

Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical for Acne "Benzamycin is not for rosacea-prone/sensitive skin. My derm put me on it, ignoring that irritation is no good for sensitive skin. Although it seemed to work for my acne whenever I used it, it made my rosacea and skin sensitivity worse in a very short amount of time, and I only used it at night. Applied over skin for 1-2 hours and then rinsed it off because the burning and irritation was too much for my skin. However, I give it 4 stars because even just 1 hour of exposure to it was able to shrink forming and existing pimples. I couldn't use it as a long-term acne treatment though because my skin became so inflamed after using it intermittently over several weeks, my cheeks turned purple, and the texture was what I can only describe as raw. Just kept it as a spot treatment, which was effective."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2018

For Acne "I started breaking out when I started college, little by little it started with very small bumps. Thought it was a heat rash, but no, it wasn’t a heat rash. They started getting bigger every day. Turned out to be cystic acne. Went to my primary doctor, he prescribed me a few topical gels/creams. Thought they were working, but they weren’t. The last topical gel my primary doctor prescribed was tretinoin 0.01%, that was working, but it was burning my face so bad. My face was very irritated (great for acne scars). I know it’s supposed to make your face red, but I couldn’t take it anymore. Finally, they referred me to a derm. The derm doctor prescribed me AKTIPAK. Oh my gosh, I’m only on my second day, and I can’t believe the results already! I’m also taking sulfameth/trimeth twice daily! I am so thankful, and I hope this gets rid of my cystic acne soon! Good luck to all of us that suffer with any type of acne."

• 25...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2018

For Acne "I used this for about two months for acne as directed by my derm (once every evening). It was definitely effective but left my face bright pink and made pigmentation issues worse. If you have fair or sensitive skin, I would be very careful."

• L13...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 11, 2019

For Acne "When I first started using the benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin combination, it changed my skin type basically and made it feel weird, kind of oily. My skin's texture has become normal now, but overall I have had very minimal to no improvements for my acne. I've been using this for a while now, and I was hoping that I would possibly see some good things, but no."

• Cys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2021

For Acne "I suffer from hormonal cystic acne. My doctor prescribed me this topical medication, and I decided to start using it while I am waiting for my oral spironolactone to start working. Normally, I have cystic acne that sticks around for weeks. I've been using this gel on a cystic pimple I got a few days ago, and I woke up this morning, and the pimple is almost gone. I am surprised how well this works. The pimple was the size of a dime, and now it's almost gone. That's amazing."

• San...
• August 7, 2021

For Acne "This will work wonders on your acne, however, do NOT use the recommended (at least for me) 2 times a day. I would say once every three days is even stretching it. On the first day, I used it twice and almost cried the next day because my face was swollen and extremely itchy. The second day was a bit better, still very itchy but bearable. The third day was horrible, extreme burning woke me up multiple times at night, and my face was the most itchy and red it had ever been. I looked like a boiled lobster. Perhaps the worst part is I could barely sleep with all of the pain and burning. I can’t even count the number of times I woke up because of itchiness or pain. However, I can count the number of hours of sleep I got in those three days-9. The recommended sleep for one day. Needless to say, this acne medication wasn't for me, but it was very good. I recommend if you have no pain receptors or have tough skin."

• Vi0...
• April 22, 2016

For Acne "I just got prescribed this today. I am very excited to start. It all started last year in February. My face got covered with little bumps and I was acne/bumps free before. Never had one. So, I was scared and went to my doctor and that same day all the bumps on my face swelled up. Well, that was an allergy, was given meds, and went away. They all came back again this year but now it's not allergies but acne. My doctor prescribed this. It's the first day of using but one of my friends had moderate acne before and her face is all cleared up now but she was given this gel as well. Will update when I see the results. I really hope it works and that acne never comes back as everyone has mentioned that it came back. Can't fight with this all my life."

• aws...
• October 9, 2015

For Acne "Okay, so I have never really had 'cystic' acne. However, I have had severe acne on my back since I was 12 years old, I am now 21. When I was 14, I went to my dermatologist, and he immediately had me put on Accutane. I was on Accutane for about 6 months. And yes, it completely cleared my skin. However, about three months later, it all came back. Ever since then, I have been on the benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin on and off. Tried Epiduo, nothing. As I now have acne worse than ever, all over my neck, and let me tell you, I scar SO easily. Every pimple leaves a scar, all over my neck now and also on my back from many years. I am currently using it and PanOxyl 10% benzoyl peroxide face wash, and it is working good, but am extremely dry and flaky!"

• per...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2018

For Acne "I hate this product. I'm not sure if the instructions were clear, but it was not effective. In fact, I got an allergic reaction to it. I read over the labels and instructions, but it didn't help. I used that product, and it gave me burns and dry skin, and on top of it, my face was swollen and puffy. I personally disliked this, my face looks disgusting. I was extremely insecure, so I wore a mask the whole day. I felt repulsive and hid myself from the public. I understand that this product might've worked for some people, but unfortunately, it didn't work for me."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 17, 2020

For Acne "So upset! Was prescribed this benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin after having a severe reaction to an acne pill. I didn’t have any problems the first two weeks of using this and seemed to be at least doing something. A month later, and my face looks like it has sunburns all over and itches. The burns hurt so bad I can’t even wash my face now. I just want to cry. This stuff is causing me to have severe anxiety attacks thanks to what it did to me. I’m already dealing with multiple chronic illnesses. I should have never tried this and just kept the acne."

• Ala...
• April 7, 2016

For Acne "I had flawless skin until 7 months ago. Both of my cheeks are filled with small pimples. They left behind scars. I have a few active pimples now. Today is April 6th, 2016 - I just got prescribed this medication. Today is the second day I'm taking doxycycline as well. I was prescribed those pills and this cream. I will be updating my results soon."

• Tor...
• August 19, 2014

For Acne "This will make your skin completely clear."