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
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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September 13, 2009

Pros:

Nice, fresh scent.

Cons:

It does have a waxy consistency.
Made me break out.

The first two days on this 3 in 1 system were great. My skin was smoother and less red. However upon day 3 I noticed I was getting these small bumps on my temples and below my jaw line. Luckily you couldn't see them... but I could feel them. I stopped using the products, went back to Dan's Regimen, and the bumps have gone away. I've never had an issue with salicylic acid products before, but this one definitely did not agree with my skin.
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September 6, 2009

Pros:

takes it away fast

Cons:

stings and come back

good for the first month
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September 5, 2009

Pros:

none

Cons:

those blue beads are worthless, they are hard to wash off and i find them through out the day in my hair, lol. It doesnt help with blackhead and do dries your skin.

try something else.
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September 4, 2009

Pros:

Amazing product. I was rather doubtful about the product due to the low price but it worked right after the first use. Great sensation and excellent results

Cons:

It might sting if u have a cut but other than that none

I have pimples not acne and i lt removes them quick. Product is great and inexpensive. Will get rid of pimples after the first use. No joke
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September 4, 2009

Pros:

Good price. With online the coupon combined with a store sale, I ended up paying only $9.99. Easy to use tubes, sensible packaging. Smells great, but might as well just be face perfume.

Cons:

Made me break out worse than anything I've ever seen on my own skin. Extremely large, almost boil-like, pimples mainly along my hairline and chin. HORRIBLE!!

I have pretty oily combination skin and I know i NEED exfoliation, which this product has none of. It just didn't work for me AT ALL. Best of luck!!
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August 28, 2009

Pros:

I don't find many pros to this product. It didn't work for me as fast as St. Ives works. But then again, everyone's skin is different. What may work for you may not work for me. In the long run this ruins your PH Balance...

Cons:

1. Cleanser is too runny.
2. Spot Treatment burned my skin, felt horrible.
3. Moisturizer doesn't really moisturize.

Definitely not satisfied with the product. In the long run it will make your skin worst then before you used it. By no means am I suggesting people use St.Ives either for the simple fact that in the long run it ALSO destroys your skin, but it does get rid of acne really fast. Like I said, what may work for you may not work for me and vice versa.
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August 27, 2009

Pros:

I have nothing good to say about this product.

Cons:

I used this product for 2 days. The next morning I woke up with a swollen, red, extremely dry, itchy face with little bumbs all over it. I bought this product hoping to clear up breakouts on my chin.

I will never use this product again. I have read that if you start out using a new acne cleanser, start using it 3 days a week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The rest of the days use a mild, frangrance free wash and moisturizer. I didn't read this until after my face was destroyed.
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August 26, 2009

Pros:

First time you use it it feels great, it's clean and light. It really helps if you have mild acne and the smell is really fresh.

Cons:

Even though it helped me a lot after a year or so of using the product I was immune to it. And it just started to become a mositurizer and did not help my acne. I've tried using it as a spot treatment and did not really work afterwards.

If you want something that takes you acne away for a short time, this would be the product for you and it feels great. But know everyone's skin type is different so your results could turn out better then mine.
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August 25, 2009

Pros:

have not found any pros yet; however I purchased the clear advantage system at a discounted price so that was a plus I suppose. And the saleswoman was really friendly and answered all of my questions.

Cons:

Does NOT clear up acne and makes skin very itchy!

I don't have terrible skin, but it was bad enough that I thought I'd try an acne system. Definitely would not try using this one again! Typically I only break out badly during one week of the month (you know what week I'm talking about) but this product is making me break out worse than I ever have before. I have huge, red, itchy, cystic acne all over my face, not just in my normal problem areas. It's so embarrassing! I have only been using the system for a week and a half, but I am stopping use now. The salespeople told me it would take 3 days to work, however the instant I started using it I saw my acne flair up more and more.
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August 22, 2009

Pros:

It reduced swelling of big pimpels, and didn't make skin too dry.

Cons:

it made my skin around the pimple bright red.

Only use it if u have HUGE pimples. if you have little pimples don't get this product.
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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.
  4. Listen to what your gut feeling tells you once you see a dermatologist in person. If you are not completely comfortable, try a different dermatologist.

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Red flags:

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