Benzoyl peroxide / erythromycin topical and Swelling: What Users Say

• Mbc...
• September 16, 2015

For Acne "Disclaimer: If you have moderate acne, this is perfect for you. If your acne is severe, I'd look into something a little stronger. I started using this about a month ago. I had moderate acne in several parts of my face that just didn't seem to want to go away. I started applying this to my ENTIRE face and soon realized that was a mistake. Please only apply it to your problem areas. This stuff will dry your face like you've been dipped in batter and fried. Another thing: do not put it around your eyes. Apply like you're wearing big sunglasses. I got some in one eye, and my upper eyelid swelled super huge, and my eye has been crusty for days. All in all, this is A for mild to moderate acne. Remember that it takes time!"

• Cay...
• August 23, 2010

For Acne "I've been using this product for about a week now, and it's amazing. I cover my forehead and chin with a little of it before I go to bed, and it seems to be working pretty well so far. I had about 5-8 pimples before I started using it, and now I have none! I recommend this product. I also use a coat of Differin before I put this on. It's made to reduce inflammation and the swelling of pimples."

• Cay...
• August 23, 2010

For Acne "I've been using this product for about a week now, and it's amazing. I cover my forehead and chin with a little of it before I go to bed, and it seems to be working pretty well so far. I had about 5-8 pimples before I started using it, and now I have none! I recommend this product. I also use a coat of Differin before I put this on. It's made to reduce inflammation and the swelling of pimples."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."