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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April 12, 2008

Pros:

it does not induce redness at all on my skin. no irratation.

Cons:

takes awhile to work. not immediate results

if you are tired of having to go through the same cycle of burning off your acne and then treating the flaky residue...take klaron. its very complimenting to the skin. your skin will love it.
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August 20, 2007

Pros:

Works great and is really easy to use. It does not smell or cause any other side effects.

Cons:

I think that after a few years it loses its effectiveness.

I am in the Army and so I get a generic sodium sulfacetamide for free. It is not that well known, but I have kept a stash of it. I started breaking out again after a year or so of clear skin. I think I have developed a resistance to it or there is something in my new location that is causing me to break out.
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July 30, 2007

Pros:

Has really helped to prevent the little under the surface hormonal cysts that I get along my jawline and neck.

Cons:

I could see cost being the main con for most people. Fortunately, my insurance pays for most of it.

I have been using this every AM for a few months now and am quite pleased. My doc recommended this, along with Differin cream for PM, and an oral medication. I never filled the oral, and stopped using the Differin after I found that the Cosmedix Refine 8% product I have used for years works better, and I only apply that every few nights. Other than those two products, I just use wash (Vanicream bar at night and Cosmedix Purity wash in AM) and a good sunscreen every AM before makeup (Neutrogena Dry Touch SPF 30 or higher). Haven't had a break out in months. I do also get a mild chemical peel once per month. Between the peel and product I'm probably averaging at least $100 a month on my face, but it is well worth it to be clear and confident. I have struggled with mild to moderate acne for over 20 years. But ever since finding a routine that works for me, I get compliments on my skin frequently and people often guess my age at 10 years younger! Good luck all.
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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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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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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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