I've been using OTC acne meds on and off for 40 years. I've also tried several prescription meds. I have found that a combination of a salicilic acid toner followed by a benzoyl peroxide cream works best for me. Persa-Gel 10 is as effective as any other cream I've tried at a lower price.

I use to use Retin-A from the dermatologist but as my acne became less I decide when I ran out of my prescription I would buy something from the drugstore to save a little money and if it didn't work I always had my refill px. It definately works but don't use to much for it will dry out your skin, it's great because it is so strong without a prescription!!!

Works great just using it once a day. Does dry skin but a simple mousterizer can fix that.

I had some acnes on my back, I guess from sweating, this product worked great for me.

This product over a week made my pores smaller and my skin much clearer. Give it a chance and don't use to much or it will dry out your skin. I use it in the mornings and at night before bed and it's done wonders.

So i guess im your average teen, i get occasional/mild acne and gets pretty stressed. About 3 months ago i had THE worst acne. I started wearing foundation and such but those still didnt help. What i decided to do changed my life. I researched a bit and figured out that to get rid of my acne i should: Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize,and occasionally use a treatment. So i did just that, i bought persa gel 10(this), a biore pore minimizing mousturizer, Deep cleansing Oil by DHC(removes makeup), and an expensive soothing apricot toner from elemis. So i used all of them except the persa gel for about a month and so great improvements. When i first got the gel i didnt read the instructions and just slathered it on. I was horrified the next morning, my oilyish face was dry! The next time i used the gel i READ the instructions and applyed a small dab after using my toner before bed. That morning i cleansed ,toned,mostiurized my face and was amazed. My skin looked AMAZING!!!! Ever since then i use a small dab on my problem spots before bed, and most pimple are gone! on the toughys i will apply a small amount more and it might take 2-3 days but it will be all clear! I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS TO ANYONE WITH ACNE BECAUSE UNLIKE OTHER PRODUCTS.......IT WORKS!!!

Overall this was a good bang for my buck. I used it in the evenings on whiteheads that had appeared and i found the next morning that zits were alot smaller and less oily. This product does what it says and is not super expensive. In all i was pretty happy with it.

I've been using pro-active for about 5 months now, and it has done nothing to my skin. I've used this product for 2 weeks, and it has done more progress then pro-active has ever done to me. Yes it dries out my skin and it doesnt get rid of my pimples, but it does shrink them. Only gave it 3 stars

All I can honestly say is wow. I'm a teenager with acne prone skin, but using this product for a little more than a month I see amazing improvements. It shrinks the pimples without causing too much aggravation on your face. It also evened out my skin toned from acne scars. The only reason this does not deserve 5 stars because it dries your skin out a lot (but is preferable product for oily skin such as mine) and the product leaves residue. This is not necessarily a miracle product but with a little improvement I believe it can be considered.

I have been using this stuff for years and will not travel without it. It does bleach your clothes if it gets on them. It will stop a pimple dead in its tracks. I have sensitive skin but have never had a problem. Check in the mirror before leaving the house because if you aren't careful it will dry white.