Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical and Peeling: What Users Say

• A J...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2017

For Acne "I'm in the middle of doing this routine. I've been doing it for 1 week today, and I've got to say it's worked wonders for me! I had/have really bad acne and tons of acne scars. My dermatologist prescribed me this, and I'm not kidding, I saw results after 1 day, and right now I have the feeling my spots will be completely gone within the next couple of weeks (not joking). The reason I gave it a 9 instead of a 10 is because it does make my skin very flaky sometimes, and especially when I have to go outside, it does get kind of embarrassing. Other than that, it doesn't irritate my skin, and I can't wait till my acne goes away (crossed fingers)!"

• 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."

• acn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2017

For Acne "I started using this two weeks ago, and my skin is the clearest I've ever seen it. I have bad combination skin, and I just put a thin layer on my problem areas before I went to bed. The only thing bad with it is that it does get flaky, but moisturizer clears it up."

• 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!"