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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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August 27, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Cons:
It smells really bad , not something you could wear out
It does work for me 80% of the time
Although the directions say to keep it on for 5 minutes then rinse it off i just dab it on the spot i need it on & keep it on over night
August 23, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
first day- used it and it's nice, make my face feel clean
it's only been 3 days and will continue to fight until it's 4 weeks
Cons:
2nd day- something strange on my face-purging_F*** horrible, make me feel like i'm not cleaning my face!!!
3rd day- every steps stung my face:{
i've used it for 3 days and i'm scared. my face broke out so nasty;places that i've never had acne. but places where i has acne, i think it's working but i have scars from my past stragdy.
i don't know if this will be the last product that i've used or it will be the last product that i touched. so, i need to keep doing my job and lets see if my face will clear up beautifuly after 4 weeks.**i'll come back and write a review*
August 20, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
None
Cons:
I gave this product at least a year and it always gave me bigger painful pimples. I recently stopped using it for Your Skin Care RX and my acne has cleared up.
I think the medicine is too strong and my skin is at a point where those strong acne medicines just aggravate it more. I'll never buy Murad again and won't recommend it.
August 14, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Helped clear my skin for the first week or so.
Cons:
After first week, acne got worse.Spot treatment stings like crazy, and the lotion makes my face oily.
I wouldn't recommend this product, it did not help my skin , now I have somewhat more acne to worry about. Plus, it's a bit expensive.
August 11, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
its cheaper as it comes in a kit.
Cons:
purging...my skin started purging really bad from the 2nd day . i waited 28 days because they say that it makes the skin worse before getting better. i waited 6 weeks and my skin just got worser than ever.
this product does not work at all. just make skin worser and full of acne and new scars. its was a waste of time and money for me. but if u believe it works, u can try out. didnt work for me. so i wouldnt recommend to anyone.
August 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It cleared up my skin and made it really soft. Now I only have 1 or 2 zits.
Cons:
Made my skin kind of dry because I didn't use the moisturizing lotion. It is also very expensive.
I love Murad and will continue using it.
August 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
the skin perfecting lotion was nice
Cons:
made my skin 10x worse
now have acne where i never had it before
still trying to clear up the mess it made
I thought my acne was bad before- now its REALLY bad after using murad and i wish i could go back in time to when i only had 2 or 3 breakouts. it may work for some people - it definitely didnt for me
August 8, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
ok
Cons:
expensive
I have been using this stuff for a year and I like it my skin was really bad and I ordered this stuff it works magic... I have sensitive skin and I had no allergic reactions . The spot treatment is my best friend when i feel a pimple coming out i put it on and the next day its gone.
August 2, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
- their spot treatment was actually effective
Cons:
- ineffective overall
- expensive
I like their bonus sulfur based spot treatment, that really was a magical tube. I dab it on a pimple and a few hours later it shrinks considerably.
The other 3 products (face wash, gel, moisturizer) was completely ineffective though. It didn't do anything for my face whatsoever, didn't make it worse, or better. The ingredients weren't potent enough I guess.
July 20, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Definitely works for mild acne. It cleared up my skin. I have really oily skin, so it did not dry out. Great to use under makeup.
Cons:
You do have to put up with the purging - more pimples ofr a while. But I would say that it is worth it.
I used it for 6 months, and then when my skin was clear, switched to Neutrogena. I then began breaking out, so have gone back to Murad. I find it cheaper on [link removed] than the Murad website. The Exfoliating Gel is the best, along with the cleanser. Worth a try!
Pros:
It actually work.. most of the time