Sodium Sulfacetamide / Sulfur
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Keratolytic
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Sodium Sulfacetamide / Sulfur
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Keratolytic
Efficacy
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Strength of Evidence
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Sodium Sulfacetamide / Sulfur
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Keratolytic
Side Effects
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Sodium Sulfacetamide / Sulfur
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.
Sodium Sulfacetamide / Sulfur
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Keratolytic
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December 1, 2010
Product used: Prascion (Cleanser)

Cons:

still have my break out

I have not seen any improvements, around the pimples seems better. but the pumps are still coming and here. combination of meds and cream
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February 8, 2009
Product used: Clenia Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (5%) Emollient Cream

Pros:

keeps oil away

Cons:

doesnt do a good job of getting zits away

i have tried it i use it in the morning. it keeps the oil out but i just cant seem to get rid of the zits and i need help. good for morning. maybe it just doesnt work for me. im hopeless i cant seem to get rid of my acne its not bad bad butits gettin there
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April 13, 2008
Product used: Plexion (Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (5%) Cleanser)

Pros:

very soapy, seems to cleanse well

Cons:

drys out skin
smells strongly of sulphur
expensive

I don't really think this product does anything except to cleanse the skin. It is pretty good at removing makeup and preparing the skin for medication, but be careful, if you scrub too hard you will produce major drying!! It never did anything for my acne. I have mild acne and it was simply used to prepare my skin for Differin (also never worked that well and I seemed to grow immune after a little while). Smells horrible! You end up smelling sulfur all day and night once you wash with it. It costs a lot, even with insurance. I think over the counter cleansers are just as good so long as they don't contain any ingredients that are known to be irriating and cause acne (I have researched this long and hard and there are A LOT even if a product claims to be "Oil-Free" or "Non-Comedogenic." Not worth the price to simply cleanse/remove makeup and drying overall. Would not purchase again
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November 22, 2007
Product used: Clenia Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (5%) Emollient Cream

Pros:

it didnt dry up my skin

Cons:

the emolient cream takes a bit to rub in

its good if you dont want to see instant result like i did because my face actually looks worse
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September 23, 2007
Product used: Plexion (Sodium Sulfacetamide (10%) and Sulfur (5%) Cleanser)

Pros:

it may be good to use before you shave because it cleans your face extremely well

Cons:

the cloths are overdrying, doesnt seem to get rid of acne, its wayyy too over irritating leaving bumps on some parts of my skin eventually turning into acne, i would suggest not using it more than once a day

i would only use this once a day
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