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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January 4, 2009

Pros:

Refreshes my skin. Cheap price. Unclogs Pores

Cons:

Doesn't Help My Acne Much

I've tried Clean & Clear doesn't work as well as Biore. Doesn't Stop Acne as much as I want it too.
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January 1, 2009

Pros:

smells great, makes my skin feel very smooth and surprisingly gets rid of the dry patches on my cheeks. i love the tingly feeling your face gets afterwards.

Cons:

doesn't seem so great buy itself; i use it after c&c cleanser and astringent.

just buy it and try it out. =)
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December 29, 2008

Pros:

It leaves my skin oil free and soft. Gets rid of my pimples. I use this product daily and it doesn't irritate my skin. I've been using this product for about 6 years now and nothing works better.

No matter what, I've always come back to this product and it works every time!
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December 25, 2008

Pros:

It smells good and feels good when using it.

Cons:

My face felt really dry and stretched out after using it. It dries up the face pretty bad. The area around my mouth, nose and mostly my T-zone are really dry and i have small rashes.

My face feels rough, i've seen no change with my acne.
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December 24, 2008

Pros:

Cheap, Easy to use

Cons:

Burns, red marks left, doesn't work.

I used this product on two break-outs I had. The next morning I woke up and the product made the areas more red. It didn't do anything about the pimple.
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December 21, 2008

Pros:

smells okay i guess

Cons:

does not work, makes pimples more oily and red, way to expensive for such a small tube

not worth it, im gonna stick with clearasil
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December 1, 2008

Pros:

-Cool refreshed feeling after applying
-Leaves skin super smooth
-Moisturizes well even for my kinda dry skin

Cons:

When my face got really really dry + flaky from other products it didn't help at all

I've used this product since March '08 and still love it. I use after it every time i wash my face
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November 30, 2008

Pros:

none

Cons:

everything

i bought this having not read any reviews big mistake! It has burnt my face it has been red blotchy and extreamly dry and itchy for the past 4 days and i did use a very good moisturiser the whole time. IT is going to take some time to get back to normal thanks a bunch Clean and Clear should be banned!!!!
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November 29, 2008

Pros:

Within a week, you'll notice your marks are becoming lighter, from using it 3 times weekly. If you use it too much, it'll dry your skin

Cons:

Smells disgusting..... seriously...

good product
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November 28, 2008

Pros:

It completely removes all the oil from your face

Cons:

Face becomes very dry until skin peels out.

The skin on my face peeled off and this had left a permanent scar on my face for 3 years until now. I can never remove it no matter how much i have tried. It had formed dark lines which looks like wrinkles.As a result, i have to rely on thick foundations to conceal those ugly lines.Therefore, I have completely lost my confidence and often stay away from socializing with people. I cry every night thinking of the condition of my face. This product has utterly made a permanent black mark on both my face and my life. Clearasil should be banned.
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Finding a Doctor

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  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.
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