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Reply 1
You can buy it from a pharmacy without a prescription (I used one called Quinoderm), but I used it for over 5 months, to no avail. Plus the fact it's pretty harsh, I didn't think it was worth it. So went to my GP who's given me antibiotics, but some BP cream as well, to use together. Marked and amazing difference.

I'd say, skip using topical lotions, and go straight to your GP for antibiotics - they work by killing the bacteria, and make a much bigger difference than any cream.

They don't start working for 1 month, but Im a month and a half through mine, and pretty pleased with the results (although hoping it will get even better :smile:) Go straight to your GP: I wish I had, as I've been unhappy for 2 years, when all I needed to do was go staright to the Doctor.

And don't be embarassed - and no need to post as anon. It's nothing to be ashamed of :smile:

Good luck!
I agree. I used a BP cream bought at a pharmacy a few years ago and all it did was make my skin red and dry. Go to your GP and you'll be able to discuss anti biotics and other options which will be much more effective in the long run.:smile:
Reply 3
I'm going to be the one to say try the BP first. It completely cleared my skin up (I don't know if you've looked at the regime at acne.org, but it worked fantastically for me) and I reckon it's definitely worth a try.

Supposedly the trick to it is not to use any benzoyl peroxide stronger than 2.5%, otherwise it overdries your skin. The general consensus seems to be that the best one you can get in the UK is Oxy On The Spot, which you can pick up at Superdrug - I think the only other readily available 2.5% BP in the UK is Panoxyl, and for some reason it doesn't seem to be as well-liked (I think it's a gel rather than a cream, but I've never used it).

I found that for the first week or so that it did dry my skin, but after that it started normalising again, and then it cleared completely. It may not work as well for you but there's no harm in trying, IMO.
Reply 4
You can get it in most places without prescription - boots, supermarkets etc.

I wouldn't bother though, I thought it was a waste of time (and money). Just makes your skin really dry.
Reply 5
Benzoyl Peroxide worked really really well for me. You just have to make sure you only get a 2.5% concentration cream because anything else will make your skin overly dry and irritated. I've found that the Neutrogena on-the-spot stuff works really well. I also second the recommendation for acne.org.
Reply 6
Have a look at these products: these are the products you can get at pharmacies that contain Benzoyl Peroxide.

And just to echo what someone said above, there's no need to be anonymous here - there's no shame in having skin problems, they happen to everyone at some point. I had dodgy spots a while back. :hugs:
Reply 7
^ Yeah,, plus the fact it's a student forum, means you're probably in the majority, not the minority :biggrin:

:rofl:

Ugh, though having acne is ****!
Reply 8
cjsk
Benzoyl Peroxide worked really really well for me. You just have to make sure you only get a 2.5% concentration cream because anything else will make your skin overly dry and irritated. I've found that the Neutrogena on-the-spot stuff works really well. I also second the recommendation for acne.org.


I third the www.acne.org regimen. It really cleared me up after trying just about everything there was.
Reply 9
This stuff is harsh, but it certainly works! I have had acne since I was nine, im 22 now, I started using this and within a week, I had no spots. I couldnt believe it, I still cant. No. Spots. :eek: :eek: :eek: lol. Do not, as some other user says, run straight to the doctor and demand antibiotics :mad: , or when you are seriously ill, they will be ineffective :s-smilie: . Bloody stupid idea. Its taken me a long time to find something that works, so stick at it guys. :biggrin:
Original post by Dinoceros
You can buy it from a pharmacy without a prescription (I used one called Quinoderm), but I used it for over 5 months, to no avail. Plus the fact it's pretty harsh, I didn't think it was worth it. So went to my GP who's given me antibiotics, but some BP cream as well, to use together. Marked and amazing difference.

I'd say, skip using topical lotions, and go straight to your GP for antibiotics - they work by killing the bacteria, and make a much bigger difference than any cream.

They don't start working for 1 month, but Im a month and a half through mine, and pretty pleased with the results (although hoping it will get even better :smile:) Go straight to your GP: I wish I had, as I've been unhappy for 2 years, when all I needed to do was go staright to the Doctor.

And don't be embarassed - and no need to post as anon. It's nothing to be ashamed of :smile:

Good luck!






















what is GP?
quinoderm over the counter cream touch wood works well for ne however there has been a mass shortage of it and its bloody hard to get hold of so go to a small village pharmacy rather than the big ones in town centers as theyve all sold out
Original post by mysteryman
I third the www.acne.org regimen. It really cleared me up after trying just about everything there was.


I really wanted to love the acne.org regiment, I bought Dan' BP and the AHA+, and used my own cleanser and moisturizer. But slathering the BP on just left me extremely dry and flaky, couldn't even put makeup on! :frown:
Overall trying many different benzol peroxide creams dermal md acne serum has to be the best. This is a must-have in any acne face care regimen. I found the perfect way to use it is to spot treat or put a little bit in your hand and a little bit a water and put it on your face and this makes it so it's not a thick layer on your face, and also controls your skin oils.