Series of specialized cosmetics "Baziron Control": reviews from dermatologists

From this article you will learn:

• Baziron AC gel for acne – composition analysis,
• instructions for use,
• reviews of Baziron AS from dermatologists.

The article was written by a specialist with higher medical education.

Baziron AS is an antimicrobial drug in the form of a gel for external use, which is intended for the treatment of acne (papulopustular form of acne). The active component of the drug is a bactericidal component such as “benzene peroxide”, which effectively affects the bacteria involved in the formation of acne. These include primarily the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P.acnes) and Streptococcus epidermidis.

Reviews from dermatologists about the drug Baziron for acne indicate that this drug is the gold standard for acne treatment. To date, there are no strains of P. acnes or S. epidermidis bacteria that are resistant to benzoyl peroxide, but you should understand that acne cannot be treated with benzoyl peroxide alone. And we will always combine the drug Baziron with topical retinoids (Klenzit or Differin), and sometimes also with antibiotics.

Photos of Baziron AS gel packaging –

The Baziron AS® trademark belongs to a pharmaceutical company (Switzerland), but production is located in Italy. There are 3 versions of the release form - gel with a concentration of benzoyl peroxide of 2.5, 5.0 and 10%. The drug is available over-the-counter and can also be used in patients over 12 years of age.

How much does Baziron AS cost in pharmacies, analogues:

For Baziron AS, the price in pharmacies will average from 800 rubles (per tube of 40 g). It should be noted that all forms of release cost almost the same - regardless of the concentration of benzoyl peroxide. The price is for 2022. This drug has no cheap analogues in Russia, or indeed any direct analogues. Cheaper, you can only buy cleansers with benzoyl peroxide, but this is not very effective and is more suitable for prevention than treatment.

However, there are several combination preparations also for external use, which also contain benzoyl peroxide. This, for example, is the drug “Indoxyl” (Great Britain) - it contains a combination of benzoyl peroxide 5% and the antibiotic clindamycin 1% (it costs 800 rubles per 25 g tube). And the drug Effezel (France) - it contains benzoyl peroxide 2.5% in combination with the retinoid adapalene 0.1%. This drug is already significantly more expensive than Baziron - the price for it will be at least 1,300 rubles (for a 30 g tube).

Composition and release form

in LDPE tubes of 40 g; in a cardboard pack 1 tube.

Indications for use of the drug Baziron:

According to the instructions, it has only 1 indication for use:

• acne.

But the fact is that the indications in the official instructions for use are written incorrectly. The fact is that the term acne can imply the presence of only non-inflammatory elements - acne vulgaris (comedones). Such non-inflammatory elements do not require the use of antimicrobial agents, but are treated only with topical retinoids (Differin, Klenzit) or drugs with azelaic acid (Skinoren, Azelac).

Preparations with benzoyl peroxide are used when there are inflammatory elements (acne). The latter can be either in the form of pustules with pus, or papules without pus. Therefore, the correct indication for the use of Baziron should be “Papulopustular acne of mild, moderate or severe degree.”

Skin care in combination with Baziron AS gel

Treatment of acne does not come down to the choice of certain drugs, but is carried out comprehensively. A good result is obtained by combining the Baziron Control series of products and the Baziron AS gel. This cosmetic event includes three stages:

1. Cleansing. Oily or normal facial skin should be cleansed with the “Reducing Skin Oiliness” cleansing gel, while dry and sensitive skin should be cleansed with a soothing gel. Cleansing lotion is used both after washing and to remove makeup and remove impurities from the skin.
2. Treatment. Apply "Baziron AS" to the skin for oily and normal skin in a concentration of 5%, for dry skin - 2.5%. At first, the drug may cause side effects such as irritation, redness and peeling of the skin. The gel removes 94% of the pathogenic bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, which provoke the inflammatory process and the appearance of acne.
3. Hydration. Problem skin, like any other, needs hydration and protection from the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. Therefore, at the final stage you should use a facial moisturizer SPF 15.

Not all acne treatment products have the desired effect. This is due to the fact that to treat acne, a medication must be used, and preferably in combination with professional cosmetics.

Analogs

The most famous and effective analogs of “Baziron AS” in terms of therapeutic effects are: “Skinoren”, “Benzoyl peroxide”, “Desquam”, “Differin”, “Bezakne”, “Zinerit”, “Epiduo”, “Eclaran”, “Ugresol” , "Clerasil ultra", "Proderm".

Among the indicated analogues of Baziron AS, there are drugs whose effect is not inferior to the gel in question, and the cost is much lower.

Thus, if necessary, Baziron AS can be replaced with a similar medication, but the decision on the advisability of replacing the drug must be made by a dermatologist.

Baziron: reviews of dermatologists about the drug

As we said above, reviews of Baziron AS from dermatologists allow us to deservedly classify this drug as the gold standard for the treatment of acne.
But, only as part of complex therapy! International protocols for the treatment of acne are well described in the most famous textbook on dermatology - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology (we use the 8th edition). What does this textbook tell us? 1) We have already said that acne can be of 2 types. Firstly, these are papules (without pus inside), and secondly, they are pustules with pus. A patient may have both types of acne well expressed at the same time, or one type may dominate the other. And this is very important for us, because... When prescribing a treatment regimen, we will take into account what type of inflammatory elements dominates in the patient.

2) If the patient is dominated by papules, then we will prescribe him the drug Baziron AS once a day (in the morning) + one of the topical retinoids based on adapalene. For example, it could be Differin or Clenzit (optional). Topical retinoids are also used externally once a day, but at night (24stoma.ru).

3) If the patient has pustules with pus, then this is a clear indication for using not only the combination of “benzoyl peroxide + topical retinoid”, but also adding an antibiotic. For mild to moderate severity, the antibiotic is prescribed externally; for severe acne, it is prescribed orally. Thus, for mild to moderate severity, we must use a combination of drugs. And here there are many possible combinations of different drugs.

For example, we can still use the drug Baziron AS 1 time a day (in the morning) + the drug Klenzit-S in the evening (it contains the retinoid adapalene + the antibiotic clindamycin). Another option may involve the use not of Baziron, but of combination drugs where benzoyl peroxide is combined with antibiotics or retinoids. Examples of combination drugs for acne treatment:

• Indoxyl (UK) – benzoyl peroxide 5% + clindamycin 1%.
• Effezel (France) – benzoyl peroxide 2.5% + retinoid adapalene 0.1%.

Those. we can, for example, use the combination drug Indoxyl once a day (in the morning), and in the evening use one of the topical retinoids (Differin or Clenzit - to choose from). Another option is that we can use the combined drug Effezel once a day (in the evening), but in the morning of that day we then have to use one of the antibiotic gels - it could be Dalatsin, Clindavit or others. As you can see: the abundance of different drugs gives us room for maneuver.

Important: But we want to assure you that acne treatment is not limited to just prescribing benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids or antibiotics. Phototherapy, laser treatment, and in women, oral contraceptives to reduce the production of androgens can play a major role in treatment. You can read about all these methods using the links below.

→ International acne treatment protocols → Acne treatment protocols

Pros of using a cosmetic line

What the Baziron Control series consists of largely explains the popularity of medicinal cosmetics. It is intended for the care of acne-prone skin. Has the following advantages:

• contains natural ingredients;
• retains moisture inside cells, moisturizes it;
• normalizes sebaceous-fat metabolism;
• has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antimicrobial effects;
• eliminates dryness and irritation;
• softens the dermis;
• protects the epidermis from the harmful effects of sunlight;
• restores skin after treatment;
• thoroughly cleanses the epidermis;
• prevents the appearance of acne;
• improves complexion and general skin condition.

In addition, the products are economical, do not cause allergies, are effective and easy to use. They have a large number of positive reviews from dermatologists.

Line of products "Baziron Control"

To care for acne-prone skin, experts recommend using not just one product, but the entire line. In this case, the impact of cosmetic measures on the epidermis will be more effective.

The Baziron Control series consists of the following products:

• Cleansing gel “Reducing skin oiliness”. It contains three active components - extracts of aloe leaves, horse chestnut and calendula officinalis. Does not contain soap, lipids and alcohol. The action is aimed at improving the general condition of the dermis and moisturizing it. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
• Facial lotion. The active elements are: sodium lauryl sulfate, propylene glycol, stearyl and cetyl alcohols. The drug does not dry the skin and does not cause irritation. Has moisturizing properties.
• Soothing gel for washing. The composition includes natural ingredients (aloe vera, calendula) and a special hypoallergenic formula. Effectively cleanses the skin, penetrating deep into the pores. Moisturizes and softens.
• Moisturizing face cream. Contains Parsol 1789, octocrylene, cyclomethicone, disapropyl adibate, glycerin. Softens the dermis. Protects from exposure to sunlight. Maintains skin hydration for eight hours.
• Face scrub “Against blackheads”. Contains: shea butter, rice extract, aluminum particles. Removes comedones, deeply cleanses pores, reduces oiliness. It has antimicrobial, comedolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. Stimulates blood circulation, which saturates cells with oxygen and promotes the penetration of medicine inside.

The Baziron Control series is used to care for problematic facial skin. They are also used at the first stage of acne treatment, when the dermis gets used to medications. Apply medicinal cosmetics at the height of acne therapy to eliminate side effects such as redness, peeling and irritation. Recommended as a supportive and preventative product for acne-prone skin.

ABOUT

The company has been producing dermatological products since 1981. It is a subsidiary of Nestle and L'Oreal. Provides its customers with high-quality medicinal cosmetics that have passed all clinical tests. The products are approved by world dermatologists.

The products entered the Russian market in 2002, where they occupied a strong niche among the pharmaceutical assortment.

The company's product range is huge. The “Baziron Control” line of products especially stands out. The product is intended for the care of acne-prone skin. It has the status of medicinal cosmetics. Restores and maintains the skin after acne treatment. Prevents the appearance of acne in the future. Used to prevent acne.

Side effect of the drug -

When using the drug, local skin irritation is possible, which is normal. Frequent symptoms of irritation include flaking and dry skin, redness, and a burning sensation. More rare symptoms include skin soreness and contact dermatitis. Rarely, allergic contact dermatitis may occur, which will require discontinuation of the drug.

In order to prevent or reduce the symptoms of irritation, we recommend that you start using Baziron AS with a 2.5% concentration of benzoyl peroxide. If symptoms of irritation do occur, then within 1-2 weeks you can switch to a single use of the drug (once a day), then returning to use 2 times a day (of course, if this was initially necessary).

Important : Benzoyl peroxide increases skin sensitivity to the sun. This means that when using the drug during periods of high solar activity, hyperpigmentation of the skin in the areas where the drug is applied is highly likely. Therefore, you will need to use sun protection products - no less than SPF 50; face-shading glasses, a Panama hat or a cap will also be useful. Let us remind you that products with SPF must be non-comedogenic (not clog pores), otherwise we will get an exacerbation of acne.

A good product SPF 50 for acne (in the form of a suspension) –

Contraindications for use –

• allergy to one of the components of the drug,
• children's age up to 12 years.

Special instructions - the drug can only be applied to the skin (not to the mucous membrane and red border of the lips). In case of contact with the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, or mouth, rinse immediately with water. In addition, it is undesirable to use Baziron AC in parallel with products that have a drying, exfoliating effect, or alcohol-based products, because this will increase the irritant effect of the drug.

Use during pregnancy and lactation –

The drug has extremely low absorption from the surface of the skin, due to which it practically does not enter the bloodstream and does not have a systemic effect on the body. However, a large amount of breakdown products of benzoyl peroxide, namely benzoic acid, enters the body. No safety studies have been conducted during pregnancy and lactation. We hope that our article on the topic: Baziron AS price reviews was useful to you!

Sources:

1. Higher medical education of the author of the article, 2. Textbook on dermatology “Fitzpatrick's Dermatology” (8th edition), 3. “Etiology, pathogenesis, classification and clinical picture of acne vulgaris” (Barinova A.N.), 4. “Acne from the position of evidence-based medicine" (Anisimova M.Yu.), 5. "Modern methods of treatment and rehabilitation of patients with acne vulgaris" (Barinova A.N.).