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Topical Antibiotic
Efficacy
52%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Topical Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show they can reduce severe acne in the short term, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Topical Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
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May 23, 2018
Really good
I've just finished my second month using Zineryt alongside Lymecycline tablets, and find it dries out my acne really well overnight. It does state it should be used consistently/daily to notice a change, which I make sure I do. I do notice it's more effective if I moisturise over the top of the Zineryt once it's dried, as acne needs some moisture to heal. I also put hydrocolloid patches on over the top of the Zineryt before moisturising, and it seems to dramatically reduce large cysts overnight.
January 22, 2018
Worked
Great product, i gave been using it for almost a month now.
First week my already existed pimples were going down, but new ones were coming out, i guess it is the kind of product that gets it all out first.
Second week everything started to settle down and my pores were visibly clean as well as my nose it was so smooth to the touch.
Third week a friend of mine gifted me herbal life's purifying mint clay mask so i was using both products and honestly my skin has never been better!
Conclussion, it did work for me although it caused me to break out a bit first! But it is worth having a few more pimples for a week (after 4 years of trying different products and nothing working) if its all going away later on.
Only issue was the smell, kinda like vinegar
December 25, 2017
Works, but NOT in the long run
I have had moderate acne for about 5 years now. Used zineryt on and off for a couple of years and worked quite well. However, the acne will return. But at least it gave me these couple of months without any zits. Now, my acne is back and worse than ever and zineryt does not work anymore since my skin became sort of immune to it.
November 8, 2017
While it works.
Worked well alongside Anti biotics. Cleared my acne up Well, but it has returned. Smelly product, and can sting on application. Works while it works! My doc won't prescribe it back yet because he doesn't want resistance to grow.
September 14, 2017
Didn't work for me
Used this for about a month. Smelly product which didn't work at all unfortunately.