Having severe acne (I have not met anyone at a worse level but I have seen pictures of worse levels) and having tried several creams recommended by dermatologists for the past 7 years, I have to say that this is the best one for it.
Pros:
1. Fast results within 1-3 days, rarely 4-5 days. Usually within 48 hours, the pimple was almost gone.
2. Besides getting rid of pimples over time (6 months to a year), it also helps fade the scars. Although I have found that the best cream for healing is a classic bepanthol for sunburn, I discovered it by chance one summer when I got burned. It helped a lot on my back.
3. It absorbs easily and quickly, within 3-10 minutes.
4. It requires a small amount. I read a negative comment saying that it doesn't absorb and leaves small dry flakes, but that's because they used an excessive amount. Another reason for it not to absorb is if you have applied another cream first. I recommend not combining it with other creams and leaving a 2-hour gap before and after application.
5. Very convenient bottle, you can dispense as much as you need and there is almost no waste. If you want to use up what's left, you can easily open it before discarding.
Cons:
1. The price is a bit high, around 15-18 euros. It used to be 10-12 euros (price on skroutz). I would say it is full value for money, but it's still worth it.
2. It comes in a small quantity, so if you want to cover large areas, it's not suitable. It is concentrated for individual use on pimples when they appear, not for everyday cream.
3. The smell is not as bad as others, but it's not pleasant either. Fortunately, it's not strong, but it lasts for about 20 minutes.
4. It is an antibiotic! It's not meant to be applied three times a day every day. If you use it too frequently, you might see results, but it could worsen quickly or at least that's what happened to me.
Tips:
1. Use a small amount once a day, or twice if something bothers you a lot (but only locally, not on the entire face).
2. If you want to fade scars, apply it once on a wet face, using a relative amount to spread it everywhere. For the back, I recommend bepanthol due to its quantity and price. You will see significant results for scars (if they are "pits" or small bumps, it won't help much).
Also, sun exposure and bathing in seawater are particularly helpful for scars and pimples. Be careful with scars and don't forget to use sunscreen, as they are more sensitive.
3. Avoid dry fruits and sugar. Some say not to eat pork, but it didn't bother me.
Drink plenty of water and have a good diet. Stress is one of the main reasons for getting pimples without realizing it. It would be good not to think that the end of the world is coming for every little thing, as everything is trivial in the end, except for serious health problems.
4. Special acne soaps don't provide much help, but it's generally good to keep the affected area clean. Wash your face daily and exfoliate the back extra
If you ever see your skin red after using soap, reduce the amount and the time you leave it on your skin, as you may get burned if you overdo it (not me, a friend from the village).
5. If you go to a dermatologist and don't want to take hormonal therapy (to avoid its negatives), you can ask them to recommend you some antibiotics to take for 2-4 weeks.
Personally, I had taken a very simple one intended for children for 2 weeks and I saw a significant change.
And they told me to take it for another 2 weeks and in the following month, I didn't have a single pimple.
Of course, gradually in the following months, it started again, but it took 4+ months to reach where it was before (note that the marks don't go away, ONLY the pimples).
I hope I helped someone among you
