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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December 20, 2007
Cons:
It's a little pricey and you have to keep using it.
It is an incredible! I use the face wash and a moisterizer in the morning. I think it works well with all types of skin. I have dry skin but it STILL works for me. I've tried other products when I wasn't able to use Plexion and they NEVER WORK. Plexion is the best. I highly recommend this product. It is expensive but...you get what you pay for. It is worth it.
December 11, 2007
Pros:
I have sensitive skin and can usually use Clenia wash without irritation. With regular use, helps with facial redness and also, to some degree, with acne. Smells better than many other sulfur products.
Cons:
It doesn't really smell great, but I don't really mind it, either; it doesn't smell terrible. Many pharmacies don't regularly have this in stock so you may have to wait a couple of days to get it. Must be used with other meds for mod-severe acne.
If you can tolerate sulfonamides and sulfur, Clenia wash may be a good choice for a medicated facial soap, as part of an overall treatment regimen for acne and/or acne rosacea, for sensitive, acne prone skin that is easily irritated by benzoyl peroxide or acids. Contrary to the product description, I have never been able to get this product to foam much at all. I can only speak from my experience, but Clenia helped significantly with my facial redness and to some degree helped with my acne. The improvement of my skin's redness is significant enough that I would use Clenia even if that were the only thing it did. I had pretty severe cystic acne in the past and the Clenia wash alone is not enough to keep my skin clear from acne;I must use it with other meds. But I really love that the Clenia is gentle enough to use along with other topicals and also helps some with my acne. If I could tolerate other medicated washes, I might switch to something cheaper. But I like
December 11, 2007
Pros:
Works great. Makes skin feel silky smooth especially if used after shaving.
Cons:
Might take a couple day to see results.
I was using peroxide, but it didnt make my skin feel right. Any product that can dye my towels and sheets just isnt for me. Started using this with monodox and my skin cleared up within a week. I had moderate acne, but I can already see results as girls have been more flirty. Also using finacea.
October 11, 2007
Pros:
Plexion is GREAT! Makes my skin very soft and smooth and cleared acne almost immediately. I have not had this good of luck with any other product - prescription or over-the-counter.
Cons:
Skin was dry and flaky (nothing extreme) for first 2 weeks. I was using twice daily and still continue to do so. No dryness now. Pricey - my copay is $65, but 12 oz seems to last for quite a while. Smell isn't awesome, but not terrible either.
Pros outweigh cons significantly. Plexion cleared my face beautifully. I hope it continues to work. I have noticed that if I do not use it in the a.m., then by that evening I can see some small bumps forming - but after washing in the evening it seems clear again. It's worth a shot!
October 5, 2007
Pros:
I love this Clenia facial wash. I noticed a difference within a couple of days. My skin is smoother and looks better than it ever has. I am 44 and have been battling acne skin since I was a teenager.
Cons:
I use the generic and it doesn't really have that bad of a smell
I would recommend this to anyone to try.
September 30, 2007
Product used: Rosula (Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (4%) Wash)
Pros:
Worked wonderful on my skin, cleared it up without drying. Loved it!
Cons:
A single-use application pad, with only 30 pads in a pack--I cannot afford it any longer. Expensive product even with insurance.
Useful if you can afford the monthly fees on it. I'm still looking for new products to use, that's similar to this one.
August 16, 2007
Pros:
The first two months I used this, it worked wonders. I used it along with Solodyn pills and Neobenz. My once acne-filled face was super clear. I made sure to rub the cloth only over where I had acne, which is over my T-Zone and forehead and chin.
Cons:
Now, in the summer, my acne has gotten much worse and three weeks with Plexion has not made much of a difference. Also, I started using Plexion on my cheeks recently and I'm getting little colorless bumps all over my cheeks, which were clear before.
It's good at first, but make sure to use it only where you have acne! Also, it may or may not stop working. I recommend it highly to clear up your skin at first.
May 9, 2007
Pros:
Good stuff and does not over dry skin
Cons:
I have to use it 2 times a day and kinda smeels but that goes away after shower
I recommand it if you have insyrance
April 9, 2007
Pros:
This product is phenomenal! Works well and is easy to use. I only apply at night. Did not know you could put it on under makeup as someone else wrote.
Cons:
I have insurance which makes it affordable but I think it would be expensive if I did not have coverage.
I was prescribed Clenia cream after almost a year of suffering from severe face problems and getting all sorts of prescriptions that did not work. Clenia gave results in just a couple of days. Now I am able to skip a day once in a while without too much skin problem. I also take an antibiotic which probably helps as well. I plan on experimenting with cutting back the antibiotic to see if just the Clenia will control the issue. Will let you all know how it works out.
April 5, 2007
Pros:
The Clenia Emoillent Cream works fast!
Cons:
The sulfur smell, a little pricey.
I use Cetaphil emoillent cleanser and I then use the Clenia Emoillent cream under my makeup and before bed at night. This stuff works very fast! In just a few hours the pimple goes down in size, is less red, and dries out enough that you can't feel it's there. This stuff never makes my skin flake either....I swear by this product. :)
Pros:
Nothing else works for my skin. Everytime I use it, my face is flawless. I haven't had insurance in about 7 months so I've been without Plexion for a while. Because of that, my skin has been breaking out. Can't wait until my insurance kicks in!!