Sodium Sulfacetamide Reviews
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Prescription summary (131 votes) |
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4.1/5 |
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4.5/5 |
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3.9/5 |
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Common brand names:
Klaron,
Novacet,
Sulfacet-R |
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Anne, New York, NY
Jul 13th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | I use the Sulfacet-R version and it works consistently well. It clears up pimples without leaving scars, but it is important not to bother the acne; just apply the lotion. It is not meant to heal acne scars, so I would use another product for that. |
| Cons: | There are no cons to report. |
| Bottom Line: | OTC products did not work for me, so my dermatologist prescribes this and it is very valuable... a little bit goes a long way.
It is not covered by my insurance and I pay $60.00 USD, and it is well worth it. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
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cloud king 50, boston, MA
Jul 9th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | dries up everything....you can feel the change in your skin within a few days |
| Cons: | using with tretinoin so i of course got the dreaded breakout...also on minocycline 100mg which works really well against inflammation... |
| Bottom Line: | you grow out of acne... my brother had it for 3 years and it just went away with no meds.....you'll get through it and so will I. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | cloud king 50 has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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C, CA
Jul 7th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Well i guess the pro is people on the site claim how well it works |
| Cons: | I couldnt wait to try it...I got a script had it filled and then after using it had a allergic reation! Was crazy with itch.. |
| Bottom Line: | So dissapointed that I am allergic to it! Now I have a whole big bottle that i paid for just sitting here...Well I have to tell ya when you start using this PLEASE use just a tiny bit to see if you have any allergic reaction to it! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | C has used this item for a day or two. |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
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Alyssa, Boston
Jun 11th, 2007 |
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| Bottom Line: | I have been on tetracyclin, retin-a, i've tried pro active, wash my face everyday... and these stupid whiteheads don't go away. I was loosing hope!!! I went to the derm again, and he gave me this stuff. I've been using it for three days and my face is significantly clearer!! All the acne is drying up, even those annoying little whiteheads. The great thing about it is that it doesn't dry or irritate your face like retinoinds, and it has a tint that blends into your skin and actually covers up red marks. Great product, I recommend it to anyone, I didn't pay anything because I have insurance but the generic is like sixty dollars or something!!! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Alyssa has used this item for about a week. |
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Ali, Brick, NJ
May 7th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Sulfacet-R works great for acne and is a topical antibiotic. I have used it for many years but it is very expensive without a prescription. |
| Cons: | Expense is about $75.00 without a prescription |
| Bottom Line: | I do not currently have any insurance and need this product for my skin. Is there any way I can buy Sulfacet-R literally without a prescription? I don't understand why the FDA will now allow this topical solution without a prescription. It is not a controlled substance by any means, and I use it as a foundation because it comes with a color blend tube so that you can choose your desired skin color. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 75.00 |
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New Me, Northern, NH
Mar 1st, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Easy to apply! Goes on clear and dries right away. You don't need much. |
| Cons: | One more medication, but anything that works at this point isn't really a con! |
| Bottom Line: | Good stuff! I wish I had started this a very long time ago! It works so well. The red spots are disappearing! Two feet from the mirror I can't even tell I even have had bad skin! Oil production is WAY down (but that may be due to the Spiro). Spiro, Yasmin, Sulfacetamide (PM) and Tazorac(AM)....WONDERFUL COMBO! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | New Me has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 50.00 |
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Jenn, Edmonton Alberta
Feb 25th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | It doesn't leave your skin feeling tight and red and irritated like Benzoyle Peroxide does. It's really gentle and even tones down the look of red marks. Goes on smooth too. |
| Cons: | A LITTLE bit drying the first week, but once my skin adapted to it, it was fine. |
| Bottom Line: | I am currently using the Canadian version which is Sulfacte - R, so it's a little different from Klaron but generally is the same thing. I have been using it for about 3 weeks now and so far, its a WAY better alternative to BP. BP just made my skin way too red and too dry and irritated. Honestly, I felt like a freak whenever I left my house because of how red and irritated I was. I heard about this stuff on this site and begged my doctor to give me a prescription. So far it has been working fairly well, I still break out but it WAS just my period week, and I usually get a breakout before then. It's helped a lot and since I've only been using it for three weeks and it usually takes about 2 months to see a products full potential,I'm gonna stick on it. so far its the best thing ive used, give it a try if you have mild/somewhat moderate acne. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Jenn has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 7.99 |
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Max, Columbus, Ohio
Feb 20th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Smooth clear gel that goes on and dries fast. It also is great substitute for BP. It is a step above BP but not as irratating. It also can be used twice a day with no irratation. |
| Cons: | Price, if your insurance doesnt cover it the cost is around 100 USD but with insurance it should be around 20 USD. It also can leave a shiny appearance to the skin when dry, to beat that use a moisturizer. |
| Bottom Line: | This is a great substitute for going to accutance. I had moderate acne with occasional cysts along my jaw line. This cleared me up in around two to two and a half months. It worked amazingly for around 6-8 months then started to decrease in the potency. I started to get acne again but only mild. I went off it for around two months and went back on it. and a month later I am as clear as I was before. I would highly recommend it to people who are at their last resort. because unlike a lot of the stuff on here it accually works. Dont fool around with stuff like differn or retin-a go to klaron it is safe and mild on the skin and really works. Just try it before you go onto accutane. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
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AF, HOUSTON
Jan 6th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Klaron Lotion: It doesn't irritate my sensitive, oily skin. It doesn't feel like a lotion, it dries clear and leaves no residue. |
| Cons: | none so far. |
| Bottom Line: | I spot tested a couple zits and they shrank in 24 hours and are almost gone in 48 hrs. I think this might be a keeper. I have only used it at night for two days, so I am unsure how well it works. There is no irritation though, unlike BP (it left a red line at my jaw and dehydrated and burned my skin severely, even though I only used it once a day) and azealic acid (burned and itched and gave me a rash). |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | AF has used this item for a day or two. |
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R, EA
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
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| Pros: | Clears pretty quickly best to use during times you know you'll break out. |
| Cons: | expensive, antibiotic absorbs into your bloodstream through your skin. Exposure to anitbiotics create a whole new mess of problems. Which is why are are to treat symptoms rather than cure illness. |
| Bottom Line: | If anyone here is dealing with serious acne this could help out a bit but I did very well by doing internal cleanses such as parasite cleanse, kidney and liver cleanses for 3 years. Cutting down meat intake and getting protein through cleaner sources such as tofu, veges, vitamins and protein drinks....Tons of water and avoiding chemical exposure. Acne isn't always a hormonal problem or something you eat. It's not always hereditary but the habits you learn from family often are habitual and create the same issues which result in acne. Everyone's perception of what Stress IS vary so much that you have to find out what stress is for you and REDUCE it greatly whatever that may require. I go to Whole Foods for my cleanses and products that help my skin greatly. It's amazing how important a simple CAPSULE multiple vitamin from GNC can do for you granted it's the right one. Cure your illnesses rather than treat symptoms. Good luck, I hope this helps. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | R has used this item for an inconsistent period of time. |
| Price Paid: | 75.00 |
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