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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September 17, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
I switched from Proactive to Murad cause I felt like Proactive stopped working. First couple of days, my skin seemed like it adjusted well, then the nightmare began the following 2 1/2 weeks. I haven't broken out since the pre Proactive days; started on the jaw lines, then cheeks, forehead, and now around my chin. Sent Murad an email, and then wrote back saying that it has a 90% success rate and that I should use the gel only at night, for the next 2 weeks cause I am still purging. Today is Sunday, Friday was about 5 weeks and it was still bad. I simply ran out of patience, went back to my left over Proactive that night and it's starting to get better again, I felt like the 2 years of hard work I spent to get it pretty clear went down the drain so fast.
September 4, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
noneee
Cons:
everythinggg
i hate murad!! i used everything in the package except the cleanser twice a day for a week, and i broke out like crazyy! i know they said it's just the purging process, but my skin wasn't even bad to begin with and it made me break out everywhere. i started getting small and painful bumps all over my cheeks and jawline, which has never happened before. my friends have used murad before and it hasn't helped them either; i don't know why i even bothered. it's not worth it at all!! it's been 2 weeks since i've stopped using it, and my skin has improved, but it's still recovering from that awful murad! stay awayy!!
September 1, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
NONE at ALL
Cons:
made acne worse, caused insane scarring with deep pigmentation and caused HUGE cystic acne that was almost impossible to clear for awhile..
this product is the worst.. if you want to enter the world's ugliest contest and also feel like spending A LOT of money then this is the product to go with. i recommend benzaclin and differin. benzaclin in the morning differin at night.. and also neutrogena deep cleanse to wash up before putting on the medications. Perfect combo that is fixing up murad's damage
August 8, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The cleanser really cleans your face well!
Cons:
The acne spot treatment RUINED my face!
After using countless products,(neutrogena, clearasil, clean&clear, just to name a few products that gave me mediocre results)I wanted to see if there were any better products out there and had seen infomercials on acne complex which made it seem absolutely amazing.Well I wish I had read this message board before buying that sh** called acne complex. I used that junk (I'm mainly referring to spot treatment) for under two weeks and it not only made my face dry and flaky around my mouth which even mousturizers couldn't repair, but it also BURNED like NONE OTHER when I applied it sparingly on the few pimples I had! I will admit it cleared some of my acne pimples, however though, in replace of the pimples, it left my inner cheeks and upper forehead TOMATO RED! It looks somewhat like rosacea and I'm praying it won't lead to scarring. To sum this ordeal up, I just want to strongly advise you to not make the same mistake I made! Instead, buy Proactiv, a MUCH better product in my opinion.
July 30, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Face felt clean after using the face wash
Cons:
Product did not work. Exfoliating treatment gel smelled bad and was hard to dispense. Kit is costly
I used proactiv solutions for 2 years and saw results from the product until my skin became immune to it. I decided to try Murad's Ance Complex and have not seen any results. The spot sulfur treatment causes your makeup to clump on your skin.I am fixing to send the kit, toner and post ance lightning gel back. Don't waste your money on this.
July 13, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
none, really.
Cons:
Did not work for me. Very expensive, caused worse breakouts after using for 4 weeks
We are all different, so it may work for you, but I felt like Proactiv was better than this.
July 9, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
No answer
Cons:
Burns, Itches, Smell is strong, irritating and chemicals are DANGEROUS!!
K well like so many of you in here....i wish i would have done my research and come across this forum before purchasing this product!! Since day one, this product ruined my face. The first day i used it my face was burning like crazy and i dont think it was because of the "purging" process..it was because it was my face telling me to get this product out of my face. The next day only to my horror did i wake up with my face full of blemishes and around my chin and jawbone i had a lot of ugly bumps and full of puss and just looked inflamed and didnt look normal. I gave it a chance and the next week my face just got worse and everyone was making comments saying that what was wrong with my face? so i went to the doctor and he said that i have to stop using it and murad is one of the worst things i could put on my face. He had to prescribe me medication for the infection and thank god is working!! Dont waste your money and if u dont believe me ask your local doctor about it.
July 4, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Nothing.
Cons:
Everything!
This is the worst product I have ever used, and I wish I had read some of these reviews before buying it. I also, like many of you, experienced tiny red bumps all over my face. It is burning and itching with red blotchy spots. I usually have oily skin and now it's extremely dry and itchy. I had to buy Eucerin sensitive skin/rosacea lotion this morning to help calm my skin. This is the worst product I've ever used, and I only used it for 2 days! I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow and getting my money back!
July 1, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
none . - . -
Cons:
the smell is disgusting, it dries up and makes your face feel all cracked up. no difference at all.
Don't bother wasting your money on proactiv. Proactiv lies. - . - the stars are paid to say " this product is amazing!" my *ss - . - go to a dermatologist
June 18, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Absolutely none!
Cons:
Causes EXTREME irritation and drying of the skin. Causes little red (blood filled) bumps around mouth. Causes MORE acne!
So I have mild acne-I get maybe 2-4 pimples a month typically. Since I went off my birth control I have been having there horrible breakouts, so I went online looking for a good spot treatment gel and stumbled upon Murad on amazon. I read the first page of feedback and they were all very positive. I went to the mall and bought the spot treatment on Saturday and tried it out. The next day my face was burning, itching, and covered in little red bumps. Now I am using burt's bee's and tea tree oil to calm my skin down-this happened after ONE treatment! Don't buy this product it will destroy your face. Why would you by a product that only works for 10% of people, with the majority breaking out worse. Use gentle cleansers, tea tree oil, and on occasion Borghese fango active mud-that stuff works!
Cons:
Sucks that I fall in the 10% unsuccessful rate.