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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July 17, 2007

Pros:

Clears skin, helps picked pimples heal faster, doesn't bleach clothes, no smell

Cons:

generic brand comes in bottle that leaks when you try and travel with it

I have tried almost everything for those under the skin breakouts and nothing has ever worked. I have been dealing with this since I was 10 years old and am now 25. I would actually miss out on trips to the beach or any other activity that could cause my makeup to come off. I tried this medication after seeing it on this sight and I finally can let people see me with out makeup. One side of my face was always red and broken out and now it is almost flawless. I had no reaction to this medication. My skin got better right away. I can not say enough about it. I combined it with the proactive wash and every now and then a saciylic acid astringint. The bottom line is though that this medication is what made the difference. Everytime i use it I pray it keeps working bc it seems to good to be true.
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December 16, 2006

Pros:

Clear, dries fast, doesn't stain clothes. Cleared skin in only 2 weeks.

Cons:

During 1st week of use, had reaction to it, developed bumps on cheeks, however they went away within another week.

Suffered from white heads on back, shoulders and chest for 10 years, this is the first time I have ever had dependably clear skin. I can now wear swimsuits and shirts that showcase my collarbone without worrying. Now I love my skin!
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December 3, 2006

Pros:

Dries quickly, odorless, not sticky

Cons:

Without insurance, it's expensive; thankfully, I do, in fact, have insurance.

It works.
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July 14, 2007

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.

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.
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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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