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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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February 1, 2013
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
Cons:
- slightly drying
WOW! i never write reviews but here it goes.. ive had back acne for as long as i remember and when i used it 2 days my pimples have shrunken and my skin is so much smoother! my breakout are going away, and im in love!! HIGHLY recommend this!!
October 13, 2012
Pros:
- Really good for inflamed and cystic acne
- Keeps acne more under control
- Doesn't irritate the skin like other products
- Lightens red marks and scarring with longer use
Cons:
- Doesn't get rid of acne all by itself
- May make your skin peel a bit (use a good moisturizer!)
- Not everyone likes the smell (bar soap is the worst)
Sulphur products are great for more severe types of acne, including cystic acne. Sulphur doesn't exactly get rid of your acne, at least not by itself, but the way I see it, it "converts" your acne into run-of-the-mill zits. All of my cysts were gone after only two weeks of using sulphur soap and I used to have at least 2 or 3 active cysts all the time. Bar soap tends to be a lot harsher on the skin than liquid soap. Sulphur shampoo is great for scalp acne (it seems like it keeps it under control most of the time), but if you can't get your hands on any, you can use sulphur soap (yes, even bar soap) to wash your hair. I wholeheartedly recommend using sulphur products to help keep your acne under control.
December 22, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
....Smells okay?
Cons:
Everything.
-left a scar
-turned a really bad pimple into a gaping hole/scab
-it turned my moderate acne into severe
-irritated me
-dried me out
-itched
-burned
I used this a few years back, and this has probably been the worst thing I've used. It turned one of my pimples into a gaping hole, it was expensive, it didn't work, and not to mention it hurt my face a lot. I really thought murad was going to work, but it really didn't at all. Terrible. Please go spend your money on something else, not this. Just for the record, I have sensitive, combination, acne prone skin, and my acne is light-moderate.
October 16, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Makes my pimples smaller
works fast
Cons:
can be hard to wash off if left on for too long
I love it! It works fast!
August 4, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Works very well on acne
Cons:
Makes skin dry and a bit itchy
ive been using it for a week and my acne has been going away. ive tried a few other product brands but it didnt help as much as murad does.
July 20, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
NONE!!!!!
Cons:
Made my skin 100 times worse
Avoid the Murad system like the plague!!! It caused me to get cystic acne that I am still struggling to clear up months after stopping using these products. Do yourself a favor and try something else!
May 18, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It really works! My skin feels great...
My face got red the first week or so but then the redness went away and I am almost clear of acne!
Cons:
Be patient, it takes time!
This product really worked for me. It took a lot of patience before I saw good results! But I am loving my skin now!!! And I know it will get even better!!!
March 4, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Made my skin so soft. And glowing
Cons:
Drys it out the first 2 to 3 days bit after it was amazing
I love this my skin is glowing like I barely wear any makeup IT'S ONLY BEEN A WEEK. yay! This really works maybe not for everyone but if you have a light case of acne you just wanna get rid of this is the product. It's truly great!
September 10, 2010
Product used: Pernox (Scrub Cleanser)
Pros:
Reduces breakouts significantly
Leaves skin smooth and glowing
Reduces oilyness but doesn't dry skin out TOO much
Inexpensive
Cons:
hard to find in drugstores-can only find it online
I have used this product for years and it always works WONDERS for breakouts. The times my acne flares up is when I run out and don't use the pernox for a while. It has a fine grain scrub and contains sulfur & salicylic acid. Give it a try!
September 4, 2010
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
Pros:
This soap is really great!! It isn't too harsh for the skin bc it contains Lanolin.
Cons:
None
My skin is very very oily so i use few Oxy face watch first and then follow by this soap witch leave my skin looking great and not too dry.
I get it at CVS.
Pros:
-pimple size reduces
-skin is smoother
-breakout are almost gone