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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November 12, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Great at getting rid of blemishes.
Cons:
Price but if you only use it as a spot treatment it will last you forever.
I do not use this product as mask. Instead, I use it as a spot treatment for pimples. For that it is great! The blemishes dry out and disappear a lot quicker. Because I use it as a spot treatment, the smell is not overwhelming at all.
November 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
it really helps reduce redness; and overall aperence of blemishes
Cons:
alot of people complained about the smell; i didn't seem to notice it that much. The consistancy is pretty thick but overall my favorite proactive product and maybe even my favorite acne product ever.
It works and is worth the price indeffinetly.
October 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
The only of the Proactiv products which I found to have worked well - not overly drying like those containing benzol peroxide. Having sensitive skin, this product did not irritate and actually did improve the look and feel of my face (mild acne).
Cons:
Price. Like most Proactiv products, this too is overpriced I feel. As well, the Proactiv ordering system is terrible.
First off, let me tell you that I have tried a wide variety of medication and treatments for my acne. With a very sensitive face, I have not had much luck with the Proactiv 3 Step -- I found it to be overly drying, giving my face a burnt look. However, this product does work well with me. I have found it to dramatically improve the look of my face like none other. I do not plan on continuing with the use of the three step -- esp. those products which include benzol peroxide as my face had trouble with it. However, this product (other than price) is one in which I have been very pleased with.
October 23, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
cleanser didn't dry out my skin, worked very quickly, worked consistantly for almost a year
Cons:
breakouts come back if don't use the products as directed for even a day or two
i never had any of the problems described here. it didn't make my skin worse at all, it just got better and stayed better. i bought the kit first but now i just use the cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and the occasional spot treatment. i love it, and its the only thing that has ever worked for me.
October 22, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
It dramatically reduces redness caused by acne and other topical products.
Cons:
Price.
You can buy it in local malls, at booths. You can either buy it with the three step solution, or in a huge bottle alone. It is cheaper than orderng it over the hone or internet. It works, but you'll only know if you try it.
October 14, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Really Works!!
Cons:
Nothing
I have tried Proactive and Serious Skin Care. I bought this product as a last resort and I am glad that I did. I agree with some of the reviews that it is expensive but there's a price to pay if you want clear skin. I have been using this product for 8 weeks. Yes, the product did make my skin worse as stated in the brochure but a few weeks later my skin was actually clearer. I don't feel the nasty bumps under my skin anymore. It feels smooth and healthy. I am 38 years old and have been battling acne ever since I turned 25. I never had a zit until I hit my mid-twenties. I am so grateful for this product. I don't care how much is costs ... it works and I will continue to use it.
September 12, 2007
Product used: Grandpa's (Thylox Acne Treatment Soap)
Pros:
really works!!
Cons:
hard to find
i have SUFFERED with acne for 10 yrs and ive spent THOUSANDS of dollars over the years on every product, peel, and procedure you can name that is supposed to clear acne and nothing has worked long term. ive only been using this soap for a few weeks but i have seen major results so far. i dont break out nearly as much and when i do they are super small and they go away in a flash. im optimistic and i really believe that this soap is going to be the answer to my prayers. nothing else has worked for me this fast- i started seeing results after just a couple of days!!
August 19, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Product really works. I use it more for an overnight spot treatment than as an all-over face mask. It really helps reduce swelling and redness of my cystic acne when used this way.
Cons:
It's not really that expensive, but it sucks that you have to order it. I guess that's why I use it more as a spot treatment as compared to using it all over my face. Oh, and it stinks!
It's a great product. I use it everytime I get cystic bumps, and I do see results as soon as the next day as far as size and swelling. It does take a few nights of use to get rid of the acne though.
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!
Pros:
controls oil and dries out pimples quick