Kills up to 95% of bacteria that cause follicle infections.
Acnecide skincare range provides treatment for every step of your skin’s journey. The gel and face wash can help treat your condition, while the cleanser and moisturiser soothe and protect your skin.
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Acnecide is a branded range of topical treatments for the symptoms of acne. It can also be prescribed ‘off-label’ for folliculitis, a type of skin condition typically caused by a hair follicle infection from either ingrown hairs or medications that affect the skin. The main ingredient is benzoyl peroxide, which works by killing the bacteria that cause inflammation and clog pores. It helps kill up to 95% of bacteria.
Acnecide Skincare includes Acnecide Gel, Acnecide Wash, Acnecide Face Gel, Acnecide Face Wash, Acnecide Daily Cleanser, and Acnecide Moisturiser. All Acnecide Gel and Wash products contain 5% benzoyl peroxide and are used to treat irritated skin. You rinse the Face Wash off, but let the Face Gel absorb into the skin. The Daily Cleanser can be used daily to keep your skin clear, and the Moisturiser also has SPF30 to keep your skin barrier protected and hydrated from sun damage and bacteria.
Benzoyl peroxide is the active ingredient used in Acnecide treatments. Although Acnecide is primarily used for the treatment of acne, it works the same way in cases of folliculitis. It kills the bacteria on your skin, which can grow in blocked pores from ingrown hairs that can become irritated and inflamed, resulting in spots or pimples. It also unclogs pores by exfoliating and removing dead skin cells that are clogging the hair follicles. Benzoyl peroxide can provide anti-inflammatory relief to the affected areas surrounding the follicles too.
Acnecide Skincare can be part of your daily skincare routine with either all four treatments or specific ones to target the irritation. Let’s talk through all the different treatments and what they do.
For folliculitis, using a combination of Acnecide Face Gel or Acnecide Face Wash with Acnecide Daily Cleanser and Acnecide Moisturiser is an effective way to reduce the inflammation and reduce the bacteria that are causing the infected hair follicles.
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Each treatment will come with its own instructions, and if you’re using more than one, it’s best to listen to your clinician on how to use them in order to get the best results.
How to use Acnecide Daily Cleanser:
How to use Acnecide (Face) Wash:
How to use Acnecide (Face) Gel:
How to use Acnecide Moisturiser SPF30:
For an effective skincare routine, remember:
The active ingredient in Acnecide products, Benzoyl peroxide, can take a few days to start working for folliculitis. You may notice improvements gradually when you’ve been using the treatments regularly, and it can take up to two to four months for a total improvement. If your symptoms haven’t improved after four weeks, let your clinician know so they can review your condition and treatments.
Avoid swallowing any of the products. Avoid your eyes, mouth, and nose when you use the treatments, and wash them out with water if any have accidentally gotten in those areas. Don’t use Acnecide (Face) Gel or Acnecide (Face) Wash on broken or damaged skin, as it can irritate. Don’t use the Gel or Wash more than twice a day because it won’t clear your symptoms any quicker.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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Summary of product characteristics: Acnecide 5% w/w Gel, emc.
Medicines: Benzoyl peroxide: Common questions, nhs.uk.
Comparative activity of benzoyl peroxide and hexachlorophene. In vivo studies against propionibacterium acnes in humans. Archives of dermatology, 119(7), 577–579.
Clinical efficacy and safety of benzoyl peroxide for acne vulgaris: Comparison between Japanese and Western patients. The Journal of Dermatology, 44(11), 1212-1218.
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