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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 10, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
Multi-step system, TERRIBLE initial breakout, gave me cystic acne.
I was drawn to the success stories of the late-night infomercials. I ordered this product and eagerly waited for it. I was warned that there might be a bad IB, but I was prepared. When the IB occured, I figured my skin was ridding itself of all the gunk, and beautiful skin awaited me. Boy, was I wrong. The IB turned into a two-week long ordeal. The pimples eventually went away, but I was left with painful cystic acne. This product did NOT work. On top of that, I was apparently enrolled in the "auto order" program and therefore I had three boxes of it in my bathroom. I had to call and cancel. I wouldn't waste my money on another Murad product again.
January 11, 2009
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Works fast, reduces swelling and size of acne. Speeds healing. Fantasitc for deep, inflamed, painful acne.
Cons:
Smells bad. Tarnishes silver jewelery/rings if it gets near it (take off first). The liquid part tends to evaporate, disappear before the healing sediments are used up. Pink and obvious on face so pretty much have to stick to bedtime use.
I am so glad I discovered this treatment. I get the occasional deep, hard, painful nodule as well as inflamed clogged pores and this really makes a difference on both. This stuff works fast, overnight you see a difference. The alcohol/liquid part was gone quickly though...while I had plenty of the pink part left...I added some alcohol to replenish but I don't think it worked so well after that.
January 12, 2008
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
It really works
Cons:
smells a little wierd
My friend told me about it, so I tried it. It's works really good, so my advice is to make sure you cover only the affected area with the lotion. I personally like the little glass jar that that has a brown powder in it. The jar contains a medication that covers your zits and hides them at the same it. It kind of looks like a brown powder. It works really good because it helps cover up your zits so they aren't so noticeable.
November 28, 2007
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Dries pimples very fast.
Cons:
The smell is a little tough to take.
It can leave red spots on the skin after the pimple is gone.
It's worked pretty well for me. It dries pimples fast and it brings cysts to a head very fast. It's great for "killing" pimples in a day or two.
November 27, 2007
Product used: Grandpa's (Thylox Acne Treatment Soap)
Pros:
really works, lessens break outs, makes skin smooth, break outs are small and go away super quick,doesnt irritate my sensitive skin
Cons:
hard to find, drying
this is my second review on this soap. it has now been 3 months and im still extremely happy with this soap. best thing i have ever used.
August 19, 2007
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
This is a awome product to get rid off the occasional zit and it would of been perfect if only that after using it for a long time i became immune to it an it no longer was as effective as the first time i tried it. prolly in my opinion its the strongest product sold in over the counter stores an most effective so far, i recommend it!
August 14, 2007
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Makes the acne less sore, gets rid of it within 4 days
Cons:
Nasty red marks, drying, expensive
This spot treatment can get rid of the acne in 4 days max but can leave a dark red mark on the skin that takes forever to heal...I've actually still have a faint red mark from using it.
Its relatively expesive for such a small bottle and mine clouded due to dipping hte q-tip in the liquid so many times and the pink sediment was mixed into the liquid.
Its not a repurchase for me due to it being way too drying but will consider going back to it.
July 19, 2007
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Works quite nicely! Very cheap for the good it does!
Cons:
It does dry out the skin, so I recommend an oil or oil-based product for a moisturizer. Must have q-tips to use.
I would recommend this to all my friends and none of my enemies.
May 12, 2007
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Great to use both during the day and at night.
No sun sensitivity; Clears acne up in about 2 uses
Uses a combination of salicylic acid and sulfur.
Cons:
Smells of strong alcohol
DO NOT SHAKE!!
Applicator is not included, must use a Q-Tip
This is a great alternative to Benzoyl Peroxide that will clear problematic zits up in a couple of uses. The sulfur won't bother particularly sensitive skin either.
June 4, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
I actually love this product
Pros:
Fast-Acting
Actually Working
Seeing Results
Cons:
Can be itchy (as expected)
I'm actually surprised to read so many bad reviews on this product. I'll admit - I brought Murad from Sephora and after reading all the reviews had a mini panic attack after my first night of treatment and then reading all of these reviews. Obviously everyone is extremely different and have different experiences, circumstances, chemistries, etc. but I actually am having a really great experience with it. I've been using it for a little over a week now and my face is already almost completely clear. I am now mid 20's, and growing up never had a single pimple or anything, and randomly I had a breakout which I could not get under control. I stopped wearing make-up, stopped picking, etc. but nothing could clear my breakout. A friend at work recommended Murad, so in my desperate state I tried it. This is my first ever treatment I have used for acne, and I'm completely satisfied so far. No purging or excessive breakouts like people have explained. Maybe it's just my skin chemistry, but it's working really well for me so far. Another part of the problem I think people are having too is diet and hormones. I just began taking birth control again to get my hormones regulated, and I have been chugging water and eating veggies and a cleaner diet. I stopped wearing make-up for a few days and between that and Murad I, and my family have already seen an extreme improvement. Any kind of treatment like this isn't just miracle solution that will work overnight or work without some kind of diet and hormone combination. Give it time, try and regulate hormonal imbalances, drink lots of water, and eat your veggies. And don't touch your face! I had a major bad habit of this and I think that was another main issue. Murad all the way for now. Just stay extremely consistent - don't overuse or underuse products.
Pros:
Smell not terrible.