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Topical Keratolytic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Due to its antimicrobial properties and ability to absorb skin oil and dry out the skin, sulfur has been used for thousands of years for various skin conditions, including acne. However, it is normally reserved for noninflammatory acne (whiteheads and blackheads), because it doesn't work as well as other over-the-counter medications for inflammatory acne (papules and pustules).
Topical Keratolytic
How to Get It
This is an over-the-counter treatment. Here are some places you can find it online.
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January 15, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
strongly dislike the exfoliating gel and spot gel- made my oily skin look like it had a layer of thin plastic on it and I also purged and purged.... just stopped using it and I am using some Acne Free from the grocery store now- it's working great-
Everybody responds to different things in different ways- try it if you want, you never know-
I am in the process of resructuring my thinking about all of this acne bus. anyway- maybe I'll stop using anything at all and see what happens after a month or so- just water- no make-up or cleansers- maybe my skin will find it's own balance-
December 26, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
I got really good at putting on makeup
Cons:
Acne became much worse!!
After using Proactiv, it still gave me a few pimples here and there, but I wanted a completely clear complexion and decided to just give Murad a shot. It made my skin feel soft and was never dry, but after 2 weeks I had the worst breakout I have ever had in my life. It was absolutely horrific, it turned my few pimples into PAINFUL, 'nonpoppable' little pimples that covered my entire forehead, chin and cheeks (where I never had pimples before!!!). Definitely did not work, and have acne scars to prove it. :(
December 18, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
cleared up my skin, and smelt good
Cons:
kind of made my skin oily at first, then worked!
it worked very well!
December 18, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Made extremely mild acne worse.
I switched from ProActiv because it was no longer working quite as well. I had very mild acne and, within three weeks of using Murad, I have moderate to severe acne all over my face, including places where I never used to break out. Supposedly, acne is supposed to get worse before it gets better as skin "purges," but this is ridiculous. I would not recommend this product what-so-ever.
December 17, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
it cleared up most of my forehead & a bit of my cheeks.
Cons:
i've been using it for a while. it doesn't work as fast as it says it does. plus all of a sudden i'm breaking out severely around my chin.
it makes your skin dry; you have high hopes for it...then the hopes go down b/c the "new" condition of your skin goes down. sometimes it makes my skin feel tight & it's starting to peel; no one told me it did that & i really don't like it.
December 16, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL
Cons:
TOO EXPENSIVE FOR THE LITTLE BIT OF PRODUCT
THE 1ST DAY I USED IT I STARTED BREAKING OUT IN PLACES I NEVER HAD PIMPLES AND I ONLY NEEDED IT TO TAKE AWAY A FEW THAT I HAD ON MY CHIN AND CHEEKS, BUT NOW I NEED TO GET SOME OTHER PRODUCT TO HELP ME RIGHT AWAY.
November 26, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
helps make pimples noticably smaller
Cons:
the results won't be as good if you use it everynight
It works but you can't use it to often i think the suggestion (-3 times a week) is pretty good and besides the 2-3 times i would use it when i had a large pimple that was very red or just big as well. The smell isn't great but it's not bad. Bottom Line is good for when you really need it. If you have tiny zits don't bother.
November 25, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The moisturiser is cooling and feels nice on your skin.
Cons:
DOES NOT WORK! If you have cystic acne no wash or cream will help (unfortunately!) Believe me......i tried them all. PLEASE READ THIS!!!!
I know how u feel......
I suffered from cystic acne for over 10 years and had tried everything under the sun. I started with your basic clearasil washes and scrubs when i was in my early teens then went to the doctor and spent years going from topical creams and lotions to antibiotics and various contraceptive pills. My acne would clear up but then return just as it was before. I had facials, laser treatments, food allergy tests (and then tried cutting out dairy and gluten for several months), hormone tests, drank litres and litres of water, took vitamins........NOTHING worked. Nothing ever cleared it up completely or permanently. If you have CYSTIC acne, no cream willl clear it. NO face wash. They just over stimulate ur skin with all the acids and chemicals making it worse. The only thing that has worked is Accutane. Dont be scared of all the bullsh*t side effects they warn u about.....IT WORKS!!! And it changes ur skin for life! Ask any good dermatologist. My skin is amazing now!
November 12, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
does a good job drying up the oil on my face
Cons:
overly-drying, bad smell
i do not use this product as an all-over face mask. the one and only time i did this i ended up with extremely dry, red, flaky skin. now i use it on certain areas, or on individual pimples.
November 11, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
I think murad is amazing!! if you use it the way they tell you, and if you can afford it, take the supplements, it really really works!!! i've been on the pills for a few days and ALREADY my skin is starting to clear!! I LOVE MURAD!
Cons:
none!
PATIENCE, and NOT PICKING!!!!!! If you can't, just don't look in the mirror! Use the products just as they tell you to, wash in the morning, and at night, apply the gel and lotion at night, (if you get the supplements, take them as directed) and i swear you will have CLEAR SKIN IN A MONTH!!
Pros:
cleanser is nice and clean feeling-