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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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September 16, 2008
Product used: Grandpa's (Thylox Acne Treatment Soap)
Cons:
Doesn't clear acne on face at all. In fact, I broke out more than I have in years from using this soap.
Please don't use this product on your face. I was looking for an easy alternative to wash-benz-moisturize, this is not the option. My face was fine for about a week, then in week two my entire chin and right side of my face broke out with whiteheads and a few cysts more than it has in years. Don't waste your time looking for any easy fix (with this soap at least), I am still recovering.
March 6, 2008
Product used: Grandpa's (Thylox Acne Treatment Soap)
Pros:
dries out some existing pimples
Cons:
very drying
it didn't help with my breakouts, and just dried out my skin a lot.
July 16, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Smells
Didn't do anything for my face. I religiously applied it for two weeks, three times a day. My acne keeps slowly getting worse. Do not believe the "hype" about this product. Most of these reviews seem too good to be true anyways.
June 3, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
*easy to use
*keeps skin moisturized and doesn't dry it out
*doesn't sting or burn
*no benzoyl peroxide
Cons:
*a little on the pricey side
*the purging process isn't a pleasant experience
Murad has worked wonders for me! I used to use a benzoyl peroxide prescription from my doctor, but I developed a sensitivity to it over time. I was so frustrated because every acne kit I found had benzoyl peroxide in it, and the salicylic washes and creams I tried weren't helping at all. I saw the Murad kit in Sephora and was so excited when I saw it didn't have any benzoyl peroxide. For about the first three weeks my skin purged like crazy. The instructions inside the kit say your skin may "purge" breakouts to get rid of all the gunk in your skin for a while,and that it exactly what happened to me. If you want to try Murad, just know you will probably go through a period where your skin breaks out more than normal. It wasn't very fun to constantly be breaking out, but I stuck with it and am so glad I did! Once my skin stopped breaking out, it cleared up quickly. I use the whole kit morning and night. The only little thing I do differently is I wash my face with the cleanser and a spinning cleansing tool to help exfoliate my face. The only other con I could come up with was the price. It was about $60 for the two month kit, but it was well worth it! I definitely recommend this product.
July 17, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
Nothing Good to say about this product
Cons:
Used it for 4 days and everday i got a new painful pimple. This product has definetly been overhyped and overated.. Also dried out my skin and just made it feel overall unhealthy..
If you wanna take the risk and use this product go ahead but i personally will never ever use this product again. I dont know how so many people found this product helpful. Going to try Lbris skincare line next
October 16, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It worked for the first few weeks. The supply lasted along time. It didn't make my skin sore.
Cons:
It stopped working, even while I was using it, and all my breakouts came back. I'm a little worried about the atomatic billing.
I think that for some people this system would work. But my acne is so bad, and I've tried so many things, that it's just another product to throw on the pile.
May 15, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
leaves your skin FEELING clean.
Cons:
nothing
i feel like such a fool for buying this. ive been using this product for almost 3 weeks and my skin has not improved at all, if anything it has worsened. i honestly was better off with pro activ. i would LOVE to have clear skin, but buying this set me back. i feel awful
January 2, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Felt very clean and confident after use.
Cons:
Gave me terrible cystic acne, tore the first layer of skin away, terrible dryness (it was like I had scales), price is awful.
This product ruined my skin. It took me two and a half years to reverse all of the acne and scarring that this kit caused. The 'purging period' never actually ended when I used the complex.
July 17, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
"Proactiv not only keeps my skin acne-free, it leaves my skin glowing, vibrant and fresh. I love this stuff!"
Cons:
Takes a little bit of time to apply.
It has been about 6 years since my first application of Proactiv. Using it consistently helps me to keep my skin clear. I know that when I wake up the next morning my skin's going to be fresh and it's going to be clean and that's why I use Proactiv. Being a celebrity doesn't stop acne from popping up, but this does: Proactiv
March 14, 2012
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Not bad smelling.
Cons:
Not enough product in bottles. Did not help my acne. Was not effective at all!!
Please do not waste you money.
Pros:
Seems to control acne on my back fairly well.