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.
Used Sulfur? Rate It:
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July 28, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
cleared 95% of my acne
Cons:
smells so bad it smells like your face was burned
I used this product for 3 weeks and almost all of my acne is gone I think all the people who used this product never realy used it and there trying to make murad look bad. and some people are saying the spot treatment drys your skin your only required to put that on your pimples to speed up healing
July 19, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The skin perfecting lotion is superb. The Retinol is the key.
Cons:
1.7oz is great, but a little small.
If you find that one of these products in the regimen works for you, buy it separately. Do not be a bias idiot after one use. I doubt after one use your face is catching on fire; lets get a grip people.
July 13, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
works
Cons:
over dries
this is the only acne medication that actualy works
July 8, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
It seriouslyy keeps my skinn looking soo soft so clear its amazingg i dont even worry about pimples when i have proactiv adn the mask i absolutely love it and people if you read the package the mask has SULFUR IN IT! sulfur smells bad all the time!
Cons:
cant think of anything i guess proactiv isn't going to satisfy everyone because different people have different skin and certain things work differently for certain people soo not everybody is gonna love it
it worked for me and its worked for everyone i know its an amazing product and jus try it because you never knoow how it could work for you i had no dryness no peeling no nothing sooo thank the lord for proactiv
July 8, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
clears skin. evens texture. reduces redness. controls oil. works for on-the-spot treatments. like an all-in-one product. does everything you want in a mask.
Cons:
can dry out skin a little. cant buy in stores.
AMAZING stuff. i loooooove this stuff so much!!! just put it on, leave it on, wash it off, and voila! great skin is yours. (after a few uses) i couldnt believe some ppl actually said no to this product. i dont like proactives 3 step solution. this is the ONLY proactive thing i actually like. and i love it. try it. really is best thing ive put on my face (and ive tried ALOT)
June 28, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
works amazing!
Cons:
can stain your pillow-case if you use it overnight
This stuff works GREAT! The entire proactive line works great, but this refining mask is amazing! You can use it once a week to smooth your skin, and control breakouts, but if you get a random big pimple/zit - all you have to do is dab on some before bed, let it dry and keep it on throughout the night. In the morning you just wash it off, and the pimple has visibly reduced! Do this every night for a couple of nights and youre pimple will be gone!!!! yayness!!!!
June 16, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
THIS IS THE BEST!!!!!
Cons:
NONE!!!!!
THESE PEOPLE ARE STUPID THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST PRODUCT, EVERYONE KNOWS YOU BREAK OUT THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS WHEN USING SOMETHING NEW!!! GIVE IT A CHANCE
June 15, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
price is on par with other mid-range treatments, smells & feels clean, has GREATLY improved my skin, I have not at all had the irritation that others seem to have had, good mix of active ingredients including retinol
Cons:
the acne spot treatment (sulfur) is a little drying, but if you take a break from it for a day it is no problem
I am confused by all of these bad reviews; I started using the Murad acne complex about 2 months ago and love it! I have had pretty serious acne my whole life (I'm 29!) and have tried everything (prescription & OTC)...was on Accutane (most powerful presc acne drug) 3X...the limit! Each time, my face would look wonderful for about a year but the acne would come back. I tried ProActiv years ago; I never liked the way it felt on my face (it never felt totally clean) but it did work ok. Murad has actually done the best of anything (besides Accutane) I have tried to date. There is a purging process like they say, but it hasn't been as bad as I expected and it is almost done. My skin is smoother than it has been in years and it continues to improve. Not willing to claim a miracle yet, but I have DEFINITELY not had the bad experience many of these reviewers have. I recommend the product, as it has done wonders for me so far. If you're searching, you should least give it a try.
May 29, 2007
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Works consistently for me.
Cons:
Alittle stinky - but worth it.
I'm over 40 and having hormonal acne that has been just awful and distressing. I bought this product, like many other folks, as a what-the heck, I've tried everything, attempt to get rid of my acne problem. It consistently reduces the size and swelling of the pimple and helps speed up the drying and healing of the bump. I've never had this product "give" me more pimples EVER... so I'm not sure what is up with those remarks by other people who tried the product.
Pros:
it works , i put it on every night and wake up acne FREEEEEe