Sodium Sulfacetamide

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Active Ingredient:
Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Purified water; propylene glycol; lauramide DEA (and) diethanolamine; polyethylene glycol 400, monolaurate; hydroxyethyl cellulose; sodium chloride; sodium metabisulfite; methylparaben; xanthan gum; EDTA and simethicone.

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February 20, 2007

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.

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.
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February 7, 2009

Pros:

it works well and isnt very drying. i have only used it 2 days . make sure you use a very gental cleanser i am also not alowed to eat greasy foods,non organic milk,chocolate, peanut butter, nuts,caffiene,or sugar.

Cons:

its rx only.

im not sure where to go with this product but it seems to be helping,i recomend using a VERY mild cleanser ex ceptophil,neturogen oil free ance wash my dermotoligist gave me a cleanser he produces, my mom bought it not me so im not sure how much it cost.
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July 30, 2007

Pros:

It works pretty well, I'll still get a small pimple every now and then but no major breakouts and no large ugly zits. It's clear, easy to apply and does not have any negative effects on my skin.

Cons:

None really. Klaron is expensive but there are alternatives available that are much cheaper.

I really like this stuff, my only concern is that it's an antibiotic, so all I'm doing is breeding resistant bacteria and eventually it will stop working. We'll see... As for the cost, here in the US at least there is an alternative drug called Sebizon. Klaron was a non preferred product through my insurance and was a $60 copay. Sebizon is only a $12 copay, and is also available in generic so it only cost me $5. Ask your doctor to write your prescription for Sebizon instead and it will likely save you some money, it's 10% Sodium Sulfacetamide as well and in my experience works just as well.
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May 7, 2007

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

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.
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January 6, 2007

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.

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).
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March 2, 2007

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!

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!
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July 12, 2008

Pros:

It works pretty well, its pretty cheap and you see results eventually.

Cons:

Theres not alot in a tube, and it takes at least a month to see any real results starting to happen. If your not going to be wearing it during the day its better because its a bit oily.

I would reccomend this product to people with light to moderate ance that dont need to see immediate results. Its a really good topical cream for the price and ive been using it for over a year and im going to stick with it.
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December 23, 2006

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.

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.
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July 9, 2007

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...

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.
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July 7, 2007

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..

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!
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