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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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March 20, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
Caused rash.
Caused dry, red, itchy, irritated skin.
I was recommended this product by a saleswoman at Sephora. She said this was a better choice then Clinque because it had given people faster results. I tried it the first day and liked the feel and the smell. A couple days later my skin broke out in a rash and has become very itchy. It looks very similar to a heat rash. I would not recommend this product.
March 20, 2013
Product used: De La Cruz (Sulfur Ointment)
Pros:
Cheap, lasts forever
Cons:
Can be drying and may cause an IB
First, follow the instructions,you're only to leave it on for 10 mins and wash it off. If you have moderately severe acne like myself it will take a while to work but don't give up! It will cause an IB if you have moderately severe acne.Closed comedones are greatly improved while using this sulfur ointment.It works okay on cystic pimples but can also make dormant cysts come to surface.It got me clear once and I believe it can do it again!
October 12, 2011
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
Pros:
Has gotten rid of breakouts. It's CHEAP!
Cons:
None if you use a moisturizer. Without it can be drying.
I had moderate acne consisting of cystic acne and regular pimples. I've tried EVERYTHING to make it go away. Dermalogica, MD Forte, Murad, Pro Active, LUSH, Antibiotics, plus tons of over the counter skin systems. Nothing ever worked until I found the Grisi Sulfur Soap with Lanolin. My regimen is exactly like the box says to use it. I put it on every morning, lather it up and let it sit 10 minutes, then I wash it off, tone and moisturize. Then I repeat the same pattern at night. I'm now blemish free except during that time of the month I'll get a small breakout. It's completely manageable where I used to get tons of breakouts and it was painful and unsightly. I found this soap on clearance at a store for .89 and bought 8 bars so hopefully those will last me a good while. It took me about 9 months to finish one bar using it 2 times a day. Some people don't like the smell of sulfur soap but I have no issues with it. I don't even notice it really. It's not offensive or anything. I guess my skin reacts better to sulfur than BP and salicylic acid. I would highly recommend this for anyone who hasn't given it a shot. It works much better than the expensive cleansers I've purchased. Only warning is to make sure you moisturize!!!
July 2, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
At first acne went down . Big pimples don't come out as big.
Cons:
White heads get more bigger/nasty , got acne were I never use to get it. Started to sting a bit. Acne everywere on face : cheeks ,forehead, chin, nose, around lips,
Have been using it a bit over a month and acne changed from little white heads and big ugly pimples to not as big pimple but more and bigger white heads and red bumps. Good results at first then- big and saddening disappointment .
May 10, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Doesn't dry out skin
Moisturizer is non-greasy
Nice lather on the cleanser
Cons:
Pricey
Takes a couple weeks to see a difference
Would be nice if it came with a toner
I had pretty severe acne when I was a teen, but even at 24 my skin is always extremely oily and I frequently have clogged pores and at least 2-3 zits on my face at a time. Since my skin is so oily I didn't find that this product dried it out too much. I really appreciated how the moisturizer is light and non-greasy because I usually stray away from using moisturizers because of this. I have been using this for about 4 weeks now, and my pores are virtually un-clogged and my overall skin tone (redness and scaring) has decreased quite a bit. Maybe this stuff isn't the greatest for severe acne, but for twenty-somethings with mildly problematic skin it's probably worth a try!
March 21, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
packaging. i guess.
Cons:
like the other reviews stated, i had fairly light acne before i started this regime. now i actually have huge bumps all over my forehead! (i never got pimples on my forehead before), cheeks, and even chin. my acne is the worse its been ever... (and i've tried ALOT of acne regimes) and its also the reddest its been (my skin is fairly sensitive as well).
I've been using this product for almost 2 months now, and have seen no progress. this system actually made my skin worse and my acne wasn't even that bad to begin with. dont buy this!
December 25, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Smells good. Leaves skin soft.
Cons:
Made me break out. Expensive.
I've seen the commercials, so I decided to give it a try since Proactive didn't work for me. After 4 weeks of using the treatment, it made my whole forehead break out a lot. It might have worked for some people but it did not work for me.
December 11, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Works great!
Cons:
Price
I had tried everything! Proactiv made my skin WORSE, Burts Bee's Acne Treatment moderately helped my skin, and any drug store treatment did little to nothing. While I won't sit here and tell you that my skin is 100% clear 100% of the time, I do have some light acne scarring and a few pimples now and then, but Murad cleared up my skin as best can be expected. I'm no longer self conscious about my acne, and with a little bit of makeup I feel downright great! I plan to try and use the product that lightens post-acne scars soon, and hopefully that will lighten some of the damage that was done by proavtiv and just simply not having a good treatment. But in the end I would totally recommend this. It works differently for everyone, some people do well with different things, but the $25 offer is worth a shot. If you don't see your acne clearing up in the 4 weeks, Murad probably won't work for you. But be sure to give it the full 4 weeks!
July 25, 2010
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
10 years and thousands of dollars of treatment and it all came down to a $6 bar of soap? Forget the oil companies.. someone should do an expose of the great con perpetrated on the american people by big pharma.
Cons:
I should have done my own research sooner.
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July 23, 2010
Product used: Dermify (All-In-One Acne Solution)
Pros:
*All in one package. Simple to use.
*Cheap when compared to buying multiple products each month. Can set up monthly fee so you never have to worry about reordering (not mandatory).
*Very effective in reducing my cystic acne. Have not had ANY painful cysts since using it. Other pimples come to head quicker and "drain" faster, leaving minimal damage behind.
*Natural ingredients. Everything they send is recyclable. No BP, no salycic acid, primarily clay and sulfur based. I like th
Cons:
*Honestly, there are not that many, but there are a few annoyances:
It uses sulfur among its other ingredients, which can leave an odd smell. I didn't notice it very much after about fifteen or so minutes though.
Feels a bit drying at first, but it balances out.
Can sometimes be annoyingly hard to get off when you use it as a mask. It feels like you are trying to chip off paint.
This is not a 100 percent solution. Bottom line there is probably NEVER going to be a 100 percent solution. I use this in conjunction with a fairly clean diet with water is my PRIMARY liquid intake (one glass of milk a day and maybe gatorade on occasion otherwise). Overall though, in my MANY years of using all kinds of products and prescriptions, I will say my acne is reduced to its lowest, most manageable and least embarassing point. I still get acne, only around my lips though (I have facial hair), but that is a small price to pay as other products have left me with far, far worse. My only other concern is that it is a small company right now, and like so many other great acne solution companies, I hope it doesn't go out of business! I am tired of BP gels and salycic acid and other substances like that.
Pros:
Cleanser smells nice.