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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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October 23, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
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just started last night and i know about the purging and how it gets better but from reading these bad reviews im afraid to continue using this because my acne is not that bad and i would hate for it to get worse and keep on getting worse
October 20, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
None
Cons:
The infomerical really gets your hopes up (it was NOT the last acne treatment product I ever used), IT DOESN'T WORK FOR EVERYONE, It made my acne much much worse.
I've had terrible acne in my t-zone for 9 years. I've tried just about everything to get rid of it; over the counter treatments, dermatologist creams, pills. Nothing has worked, or if it did then it stopped working after awhile. When I saw the commercial for this product, it seemed like they were taking the words right out of my mouth, and I really believed it would work. I went out and bought it, and used it right away, even though I read a lot of bad reviews about it on the internet. I was so excited for my pimples to finally go away forever! Instead, my acne went from moderate to severe. My whole face is covered, and they're taking forever to go away! I've never been at such a low for my self-esteem. I cry almost every day over the frustration of pimples. I stopped using it before the end of the 4 weeks, because it was obvious that it wasn't working or going to work. Now, even having been using 2 dermatologist prescribed creams and antibiotics for four weeks, my acne is horrible.
October 18, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
- Does reduce redness and makes spots less visible
- Also reduces spot size
Cons:
- Does not clear up the spots
- Does not help any scars, in fact makes them more noticeable
I have only used this on my face overnight and it does work well if you want your spots to be less obvious. Unfortunately, your spots will still be there which made me still very conscious and embarrassed. I think you need a certain type of skin for this to work. I used this along with the whole kit and overall my acne got worse and when I went back to using 'nivea young' my skin improved immensely. I also got spots on my cheeks which I had never had before.
September 30, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It works really well. I have tried numerous acne products and so far this is the best.
Cons:
If you stop using it or get lazy with it you will break out.
I am teen who suffers from acne and has been since the age of 12. Since then I have always been embarassed to go places and even used to sacrifice doing the things I loved because of my acne. Murad has helped me regain my confidence back. It never hurts to try something new.
September 11, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!
Cons:
EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!
This was the worst product I have ever used, make me break out like never before with a vengence. Turned my spots into deep blisters. Has taken months to get skin back to normal and now have scars. Also, this is scary stuff. Look at the cosmetics database website, it gives the kit a 9 out of 10 in terms of harzards of ingredients.
September 8, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
none
Cons:
Broke my face out even more. This product is horrible. I thought for the price it would work, I was wrong! I got very large painful acne after using this product for 5 weeks. I got proactiv and it is finally clearing up.
Don't waste your money.
September 7, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
its works over night you put it on and its gone the next morning or just really red
Cons:
its smells
it works so you should try it what do you have to lose? your skin
August 29, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
i had moderately severe acne in gr 7, and when i used this mask overnight, it was a freaking miracle :p it didnt exactly make it dissapear, but it definitly reduced the size and redness or my acne.
Cons:
-stopped working aft a few weeks
-dries ur skin out like no tomorrow D:
-expensive. </3
try it, but dont expect a miracle
August 28, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The first couple of days are fine..
Cons:
and then your face explodes into severe, painful, cystic acne the like of which you have not seen before. and to think about how much you paid to have your face this destroyed... it is so depressing. i really wish i had read these reviews before.
this product will thoroughly damage your skin. it did mine, to the degree i am self-conscious at work and hope i don't run into anyone i know while i'm out. please save your money and self-esteem and try something else.
August 22, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It smells nice and the packaging is pretty
Cons:
It DOES NOT WORK. Period
Burns skin
My neck feels like a god damn Lizard with scales.
DONT BUY THIS PRODUCT
Pros:
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