Topical Keratolytic
Reviews
3.6
6049 Reviews
Topical Keratolytic
Efficacy
55%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
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Topical Keratolytic
Side Effects
Low
Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Easy to find and with low side effects, but don’t be surprised if you are left wishing for better results after using it for a while. Any acid on its own is unlikely to dramatically clear acne.
Topical Keratolytic
How to Get It
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March 26, 2011

Pros:

gentle, but deep cleans too, SA reduces acne, less redness, makes skin very smooth!

Cons:

wish there were more scrubber beads in the "gentle scrub" kind.

I've been using this for 2 months. My face was very irritated when I started using this--peeling, acne, uneven look. This helped a lot! It did not cure my acne, but my face is so smooth to the touch, no redness, and acne is way reduced! (I use this in the morning with Neutrogena "rapid clear" face lotion. Then at night I wash with Clean & Clear "3 in 1 exfoliating cleanser" with BP, then apply Proactive BP lotion only at night. & Cerave lotion when needed. This has worked better than even the Proactive system & Dan's Regimen for me!)
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March 20, 2011

Pros:

I love the smell, It's PINK, It lathers, My face felt clean

Cons:

It really dried out my skin, my face was itchy, It burned when I put lotion on

I would only recomend this if you don't have sensitive skin.
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March 14, 2011

Pros:

It leaves skin soft, helps to slightly reduce acne

Cons:

caused more acne in areas around the place you put it, like if you had only one pimple and put it on that area that pimple might be gone the next day but there are more surrounding pimples.

I've had mine for a while and haven't ran out. I think this is overal an okay product. After using BP, skin is dry and flaky. This mosturizer makes that area soft and baby smooth. Acne is still there, but your skin is soft. I would use this product combine with others.
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March 11, 2011

Pros:

Gives skin very clean feeling.
Tingles while you wash.
Has really improves my overall skin tone & cleared blemishes.
Controls Oil.
Helps prevent blemishes.
Makes your face feel tight, this could be a con to some but i like the feeling!

Cons:

Can sometimes be drying.

I really like this product. I first got it just to try it out because i try alot of cleansers scrubs.. ect.. you name it i've tried it this is by far my favorite!! I only use it at night because it can be a slightly drying product and i have very oily skin it'll still dry me out if i use it morning and night but i reccomend this to anyone with light acne breakouts. It's not a product for those with severe acne. Hope i helped!! :)
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March 10, 2011

Pros:

-Made my skin soft
-worked for a couple weeks

Cons:

-Worked for a little bit, but after using it for to long it stopped working.
-Makes my skin really oily now

I started using this product when it was around the beginning of December 2010. it worked for a bit but stopped and i started to break out on my chin and i never use to break out on my chin. i also started having large pimples and my skin became more oily. I am still using it because i still have hope but if i don't see progress I'm just going to stop.
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February 24, 2011

Pros:

Not too harsh on the skin and with a mild smell

The product is very good
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February 23, 2011

Pros:

It tingles and makes your face feel good the first use.Other than that there is none,well it also got rid of the oil on my face.Bot look at the CONS.

Cons:

after it got rid of the oil my face was so dry and tight. Also I got rashes,and red spots on my face.

The product sucks dont buy it and waste ur money dont.
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February 23, 2011

Pros:

nothing

Cons:

made my face smell like plants

waste of money
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February 5, 2011

Pros:

Smells really good and it is not harsh on your skin.

Cons:

It does not work. Since I started to use this product it seems I breakout more often than usual

Really expensive and not worth it. I just asked to get my money back
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January 17, 2011

Pros:

moisturizing
your face feels refreshed

Cons:

doesn't do much about acne
feels oily

It's a pretty good product if you have dry/normal skin. However, if you have some oily skin, you probably don't want to use this product that much.
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Finding a Doctor

The right dermatologist can make a big difference to your patient experience and the success of your acne treatment plan. Here are the steps to find a dermatologist who is a good fit:

  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
  2. Read online patient reviews of any dermatologists you are considering and ask people you know whether they have any experience with these dermatologists.
  3. Do your research and go to your first appointment with questions prepared.
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