Benzaclin and Peeling: What Users Say

• cal...
• May 27, 2015

For Acne "My doctor prescribed Benzaclin after my other acne medicine stopped working for me. The first month was rough, my skin was really dry, and it peeled a lot. Things got better, my face cleared up. I did get some breakouts here and there, but with a pea-sized amount of Benzaclin, it would shrink and dry out my pores and pimples. If you do not see results within a week or two, do not stop applying Benzaclin! The first 6-8 weeks may be rough, but it really does clear up your skin. And my scars have faded. Do not over-apply the medicine, it can cause over-dryness of the face and excessive peeling. Hope Benzaclin will help you beat acne like it helped me!"

• Ano...
• August 12, 2015

For Acne "Wow, this product is awesome! I have only been on it for a week now, and I'm seeing impressive results. I'm a teenager, and I have mild acne, and I've been struggling with it since I was 10. I figured it's about time to put an end to this, and I went to my doctor, and she prescribed this medicine. I have scars and occasionally really big pimples that hurt. This product magically reduces the size of your pimples. However, I will warn people that this medicine also dries your skin out and can cause flaking and peeling. So, use a moisturizer to counter the drying effect, and you should be all set. And make sure to wash your face too to prevent further acne! Other than this minor issue, it's a great product so far."

• Ano...
• August 12, 2015

For Acne "Wow, this product is awesome! I have only been on it for a week now, and I'm seeing impressive results. I'm a teenager, and I have mild acne, and I've been struggling with it since I was 10. I figured it's about time to put an end to this, and I went to my doctor, and she prescribed this medicine. I have scars and occasionally really big pimples that hurt. This product magically reduces the size of your pimples. However, I will warn people that this medicine also dries your skin out and can cause flaking and peeling. So, use a moisturizer to counter the drying effect, and you should be all set. And make sure to wash your face too to prevent further acne! Other than this minor issue, it's a great product so far."

• rit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2014

For Acne "I used this medication along with a benzoyl peroxide wash. I agree, it has worked miracles for me. I use them both at night and in the morning, and it is very drying. I don't mind that it dries my skin out, however, because it caused my skin to peel, which made my scars go away very quickly. Sometimes I avoid using the cream on my face in the morning and just put lotion on because no one wants their face peeling during the day."

• Tif...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 8, 2018

For Acne "I've had acne for years on my face, chest, and back. Benzaclin works great, but it can be drying, and it can cause peeling. After years of struggling to hide, or in some instances, even tweeze off peeling skin (because dry, scaly looks awful under makeup), I've finally found the ideal setup for me. I use Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour, and it is AWESOME. It conceals all peeling from my med but dries quickly and sort of slicks down anything there is due to the aloe in it, I guess."

• gon...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 11, 2018

For Acne "I'm 33 and have had moderate acne for most of my adult life. The worst ones start really deep, so I can't pop them, leaving me with a dime-sized red mark until it gets to the surface. I've tried Murad, Proactiv, and over-the-counter stuff, but it made my skin flaky. Benzaclin took about 2 weeks before I saw results. It made my skin dry, but I increased the time between applying to every 36 hours, which helped. I get about one zit a week, but no more really deep ones. I use it sparingly, and it lasts 4 months. Highly recommended."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2018

For Acne "This medication is terrible. I had only a bit of acne when my GP recommended this. Taking this was the worst decision of my life. It made my acne only slightly better, but in exchange, I got extremely red, flaky, painful skin. Therefore, I decided to stop using it entirely in hopes that my skin would go back to normal. This drug works by killing all the bacteria on your skin, both good and bad (I hadn’t done my research or known this at the time). So when I quit using it, my skin had no good bacteria left to defend against the bad, resulting in the worst breakout of my life. I now have cystic acne on my cheeks, forehead, and chin. My skin has never looked this terrible in my entire life (I normally have clear skin). I’m warning anyone out there with moderate acne and sensitive combination skin: DO NOT USE THIS. If you’re looking for clear skin, there are better solutions out there. Please save yourself the heartache."

• Mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2018

For Acne "I just finished my first three months on this medication. I was prescribed it by my family doctor after I randomly had inflamed pustules on my forehead. My skin has actually been pretty clear most of my life, and this appeared out of the blue at the beginning of the year (I am 24 years old). It worked tremendously on my skin. My skin is clear, and I haven't had a new inflamed pimple come up since. I use Origins Checks and Balances face wash before and then apply the cream and let it set in overnight. In the mornings, I apply First Aid Beauty Ultra Moisturizing Cream. There is some definite peeling from the medication, but it is way more manageable than the acne I had prior. I am now taking a break as I don't want to use antibiotics for an extended period of time, so I am just using a 5% benzoyl peroxide gel, but if it flares up again, I will definitely go back to this cream."

• Som...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2018

For Acne "I was prescribed this medicine by my family doctor. I have acne on my cheek and chin that have whiteheads and bumps. I decided to try it after I read all the great reviews about it. I have been using it for less than one week now, and it works great. I can tell that all the whiteheads have disappeared, and my skin started to heal. The only thing that made me give it 9/10 is that it dried my face, and my skin on the treated area is peeling off, so I have to use a moisturizer twice or three times in a row to feel comfortable. Other than that, it's working great."