Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical and Dry Skin: What Users Say

• Smi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2018

For Acne "Prescribed this by my derma. Moderate to severe acne and sometimes get a little bit of cystic acne mixed in. Yes, it does severely dry out your skin and cause it to peel. But that means it's working. The benzoyl peroxide peels the top layer of skin so a new layer can form, while the erythromycin helps kill bacteria. My suggestion: only apply at night before bed every night or every second night. In the morning, wash your face with a very soothing and moisturizing wash. Then put on a moisturizer with SPF (and then your makeup). Works pretty well if you stick to it. If you're just starting to use it for the first time, use it every 3 days, then every 2, then every other, and then daily (if you want) so you don't aggravate your skin too badly."

• Kyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2017

For Acne "I've been using this gel for about a month, along with Minocycline prescribed pills, and it works pretty well for me. I've had mild acne for about 4 years, and nothing ever worked for my skin. This stuff really works for my skin, although it does make it dry because I already have dry skin. Very good progress in little time."

• Iso...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 25, 2020

For Acne "I am currently using this once a day at night. It does have a drying effect but not too dry. After using it for two days, I could see a big difference in my skin. It not only cleared my acne, it also evened my skin tone. My skin has never looked so good. I promise this is worth a try for anyone fighting adult acne."

• 60...
• September 21, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical for Acne "I had acne all of my life, and I am 60 years old. I came across this stuff 30 years ago, and it's wonderful. Like the comments before me... it does leave a white film on your face, but I apply it at night. When I do have a breakout and dab a thicker amount on that area, in two days it's dried up and gone. If you use this properly, it's the best out there. Plus, I feel it keeps my skin from aging. Since it does dry out your skin, the aging spots pretty much fade out. I would seriously give this product a try since I can tell you that I did try everything out there. I hope this helps one person, if not a lot more. Why have unwanted acne on your face and go through life like that? A little pricey, but it's your face we're talking about."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."