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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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February 17, 2009
Cons:
The smell is bad but you get used to it.
USE IT!!!!! My insurance covered it completely
June 3, 2008
Pros:
It works very well when nothing has work for me in years. I don't have really bad acne but I had tried every product out there perscription pills etc
Cons:
I haven't found any cons I use it every morning
This product worked the best for me out of several and I wouldn't give it up for anything. I am now pregnant and using it less because it hasn't been studied on pregancy yet but I plan to use it again once this is over. I'm also getting married and I couldn't do it without this product.
March 18, 2008
Pros:
Totally cleared up my BAD acne.
Cons:
The generic isn't that great.
I used this my freshman year of highschol when my acne was real bad and within a few weeks it was all cleared! My grandmother had the prescription for her rosacea, but she said it was suppossed to help acne too and gave her extra bottles to me. It worked great, but now she uses something else and I don't get the prescription and the generic I don't think is very good although it is kind of old.
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
April 17, 2007
Pros:
Helps clear up skin.
Cons:
Causes dryness (not excessive) and doesn't prevent breakouts from happening.
Helps keep skin under control when used with other products, but not a rapid solution.
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. :)
June 29, 2013
Miracle cleanser!
Pros:
Works amazingly
Easy to use and no side effects
Missing a dose on occasion has no negative effects
Cons:
You become immune to it after 5-10 years
Expensive but worth every penny
My acne began in high school and over the counter medications didn't really work for me, so I suffered from moderate to severe acne, definitely affecting my self-esteem in those critical years. Finally, in college I was prescribed Plexion cleanser and it worked miracles for me. My skin became clear and beautiful pretty quickly and one cleanser would last me 6 months, so I didnt mind forking out the money for the prescription, even though I didnt have insurance. Unfortunately, 8-10 years later this cleanser stopped working, but for the time it worked, which was a very long time, it was amazing!
May 5, 2012
Pros:
Worked miracles for 5 years
Cons:
Got immune to it after 5 years.
It worked a long as time. At most, I had 1 or 2 pimples at a time, but for the most part, I was 100% clear. Unfornately, all the sudden I got immune. Sucks.
April 22, 2012
Product used: Sumaxin (Wash)
Pros:
-Feels great to apply, nice texture
-Smells good
-Skin feels great after it is applied
-Might help, but not sure due to combination of several treatments
Cons:
- The price is before insurance, so it is rather expensive if you dont have an insurance
-According to online sources, there is limited testing of this product against acne
If your derm tells you to go with it, I see no reason why you shouldn't. He gave it to me in combination with Veltin, Solodyn and Epiduo. The results so after about two weeks is stunning, but I don't think sumaxin is the main reason for this.
Bottomline is that if you can get this without paying too much, be thankful. Skin feels great after using it.
May 14, 2011
Pros:
-sheds off top layer of skin
-helps reduce oil
-it feels smooth & foamy when applied
-works better when left on till dries
Cons:
-mom says my face smells like matches although i cant smell it,prob cus im used to it
-it can be expensive without insurance
-try to avoid eyes cus it stings obviously and when i used it as a spot treatment it got in my eye and woke up from it stinging for about 2 min =)
its a good product and ive benefieted well off of it and ive been using it for 2 months,but still have breakouts every now and then but it helps control it from getting out of hand..:)
Pros:
It works really well! It made a difference in my face in just one face wash! My Acne was horrible with it mostly along the jawline & now im spot free =]