Topical Antibiotic / Topical Keratolytic
Efficacy
81%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Not often used because it smells bad, colors the skin when applied, and can (rarely) lead to severe side effects. Limited evidence shows that it does significantly clear mild-to-moderate acne, but we need more research to know for sure how well it works.
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Keratolytic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Sodium Sulfacetamide / Sulfur? Rate It:
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November 29, 2009
Cons:
isn't really effective for much of anything.. lol doesnt hurt doesn't help.
reduces the size of my whiteheads. reduces some redness. not very effective.
August 18, 2009
Product used: Rosula (Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (4%) Wash)
Pros:
Worked great on my rosacea acne and I've been able to eliminate the use of antibitoics. Best product I have tried.
Cons:
The smell and it plugged the drain in the bathroom sink.
Best product I have found for rosacea acne in five years! I would highly recommend it. I found it's cheaper to get from a Canadian pharmacy than in the US with my health insurance!
August 1, 2009
Product used: Rosula (Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (4%) Wash)
It smells like old people.
July 17, 2009
Pros:
Works well immediately
Cons:
Not covered by my new Rx plan. Don't know the cost or if I will be able to afford it.
I like this product. I use it with a generic form of Metrogel and my skin has a lot less redness and feels smooth and soft.
June 25, 2009
Pros:
Clears up face within a few days, Inexpensive if you have health insurance ($10)
Cons:
Need a prescription, can cause blotchiness/redness at first,
This has been the best topical product that I have ever used. I have tried everything and I have finally found something that stops all my breakouts and has allowed for my face to heal. I have used Accutane (which was successful at the time) but I don't like to take anything that throws off my internal chemical balance (hormones, etc.) If sulfur products seem to work with your face, I cannot recommend a better product! I wash with the face wash once in the morning and once at night and have actually seen better results when I use the face wash without the topical cream that is supposed to work in conjunction with it. When I use the cream, it tends to dry my face out too much and causes redness/blotchiness. **Give the product about 2 weeks to get used to. By the end of the first bottle of foaming face wash, I had no acne/breakouts and I have never been a happier or more confident person since.
June 22, 2009
Pros:
I HAVE HAD ACNE ALL OF MY ADULT LIFE
Cons:
I DECIDED TO GO TO THE DEMETOLOGIST ONE DAY AND MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBED CLENIA FOAM WASH, DUAC AND DIFFERIN FOR ME
I TRIED IT, THE VERY FIRST APPLICATION, IT HAD A CHANGE. MY BREAKS OUTS STARTED TO DISAPPEAR. THIS IS SOME GREAT STUFF! I RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE WITH ACNE, ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOUR QUALIFY? THANK YOU GOD FOR SEND ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. GALE ADAMS, ELLENWOOD, GA
May 25, 2009
Pros:
Works quickly and well
I had small pimples on my back as a side effect of Lamictal. Nothing worked.
Clenia worked almost immediately. I haven't had a problem with "backne" since!
May 22, 2009
Pros:
works fast, when needed.
Cons:
dont know long term effects(if breakouts occur)
i use this when my face gets red and it calms it down alot, i put it on the morning following my face medicine prescribed by my doctor which is a topical gel. so i can get through the day with out being red. and no breakouts or anything
May 17, 2009
Pros:
Works very well as a spot treatment (if I use it on my whole face, it tends to get red, flaky and irritated). Seems to clear up breakouts pretty fast-within a few days.
Cons:
Very bad smell! Sometimes doesn't work, especially with hormonal, cystic pimples (the ones deep under the skin.. these are pesky)
This is a good cleanser, but only if you don't have sensitive or dry skin. It tends to cause my face to turn red, burn and get flaky if I use it everywhere, or more than once a day. It's a great spot treatment for me. The best I've found so far. I usually moisturize my face and then spot treat the pimples I am trying to get rid of with Plexion.
April 15, 2009
Product used: Rosula (Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (4%) Wash)
Pros:
The most amazing acne prescription. I had tried a ton of topical gels & antibiotics. Rosula Aqueous Cleanser was all I needed. The redness in my face subsided & acne is eliminated! Major change in a small time period. Softer skin/non drying.
Cons:
It smells a little funky but no one can tell once you rinse it. Well worth it!
This product was seriously the only thing that answered my prayers. My skin is all one color now, no redness, pimples are almost extinct on my face. I would recommend this to anyone who has gone through numerous prescriptions, over the counter products, antibiotics, topical gels, natural remedies, and dermatologist visits to no avail. The frustration is over.
Pros:
well it reduces the size of whiteheads after they're formed.. and it doesn't clog pores