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 16, 2012
Cons:
Leaves skin feeling dry
Makes my skin hot when I put it on
Takes 5-10 minutes for the whole process
I got this a couple weeks ago as a cleanser/wash. It seems to work very well. I haven't had any serious breakouts (or any new pimples at all) since I started, and the pimples that I do have are from me trying to pop them... You have to leave it on for five minutes before washing it off, so it does take a little time. You put it on before you go to sleep and when you wake up. I would definitely recommend this! (Oh, and I'm taking this with Epiduo.)
December 10, 2012
Pros:
A good cleanser for taking off makeup
Made my skin feel clean
Good packaging
Lathers well
Cons:
Smell bad (sulfury)
I used the cleansing cloth version of this and really liked it while I was on it. Used with differin gel and minocycline (on and off). The cloths were packaged well and I usually tore them in half and got 2 uses out of them. They lathered really well and were great for taking off my makeup. They always made my skin feel clean and I feel like they did a good job of getting rid of excess oil. Only con is that they reeked of sulfur (which of course is an active ingredient))!
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.
July 24, 2011
Product used: Prascion (Cleanser)
Pros:
1. I don't have any more cystic acne on my body
2. It reduces inflammation of whiteheads, papules, and pustules
3. I don't have any uncontrollable breakouts
Cons:
1. When I sweat, it burns. ESPECIALLY in my eyes
2. It smells a little, but its definitely tolerable
I am 29 years old with facial acne. In the past I have been on Benzo, Salycylic, Proactiv, Doxy, Mino, Tetra, Erythr-mycin, Differin, Retin-A, Accutane. Accutane worked, but the acne came back when I was off of it. Now I wash my face with Prascion in the morning and use Epiduo at night. I was skeptical because nothing has really worked other than Accutane, but this medication has been great so far. If my face feels sweaty throughout the day, I wash it. In the summer, I usually have to wash my face with at least water 4-5 times per day. Bottom line is Prascion has helped a lot. I still get a small pimple here and there, but do not have uncontrollable breakouts. My face feels great after I was with it in the morning. I recommend it to anyone who has not had luck with anything else and who does not want to go on Accutane.
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..:)
December 20, 2010
Pros:
Works really well. I have tried so many topicals (Differin, Tazorac, Klaron lotion, retin-a, proactive) and so far this works the best. It does not dry out my skin, or leave it feeling greasy. It also does not cause redness which is a problem that I've had with other topicals. I use this in conjunction with keflex and so far so good. Hopefully this will save me from having to use accutane
Cons:
Smells bad (doesn't bother me that much), expensive even with insurance. Pharamacist told me that a lot of insurances do not cover it.
Would recommend highly. If moderate to severe acne, best to use in conjunction with either an antibiotic or birth control pill if acne is hormonally influenced.
August 6, 2010
Product used: Prascion (Cleanser)
Pros:
works very fast
clears skin
gives a clean feeling
Cons:
drys skin a little
doesn't lather very well
I just got this a week ago and i immediately started to see results, but keep in mind that i am using this in combination with benzaclin. My acne is clearing up and my overall complexion is better. It has 5% sulfur and 10% sodium sulfacetamide which i think is an anti-biotic. Its really great and i think that with this and benzaclin twice a day ill be free of acne! Only time will tell.
February 18, 2010
Pros:
Works pretty fast
Cons:
smells kinda bad
at worst it dried my face out really bad. i only use it where the acne is. i saw my face clearing up in as little as 2 days. i use it in the morning and at night. i got this at costco for 4.00
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.
Pros:
Seems to work
Gets rid of breakouts
Not painful
Like a facial
Kit comes with a moisturizer