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 26, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Cons:
It smells bad, dryes up skin, hard to get off.
This product is overall 'okay' but if you put it on already formed pimples it causes this nasty green puss to form in them. Not as good as they say.
January 12, 2012
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Dries out Pimples
Cons:
Not that Effective
feels like it stops after a while of use
I have been using this for over 5 months and it does work from time to time but with little to no results and sometimes it just feels like it stops working
December 10, 2011
Product used: De La Cruz (Sulfur Ointment)
Pros:
really good exfolient
good at getting rid of black heads
Cons:
feels like its moisturizing your face but its actually really drying
Do not leave this product on over night the first time you use it. test it on a small patch of skin for 10 min and see how that goes and then gradually increase the time if you like it. This will make your skin peel and not just after the initial use it will make it peel for like a week even if you use it just once. I used it once for 20 min and my skin peeled for a week after. the first peel was awful and my skin was so red and irritated. this product can be conceiving because the ointment makes it feel like its moisturizing your skin but it does NOT moisturize at all. it does do a good job at getting rid of black heads though so i will be using it on my nose maybe once a week or less.
December 1, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Skin is soft
Cons:
Never had totally clear skin
I have been using for over a year. Worked good at first. Now the acne and the dark spots have returned even though I am still using the products and taking the murad supplements. I am cancelling auto shipments.
November 12, 2011
Product used: AcneFree (Therapeutic Sulfur Mask)
Pros:
helps to clear up brakeouts
reduces pimple size
Cons:
hard to wash off
it does help with acne it helps especially on whiteheads
July 11, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
- Eliminates breakouts
- minimizes light scarring
Cons:
- can be very drying
I have been using Murad for a few weeks, anda at first was terrified by the reviews I read about the product. I have very oily skin, but I only have mild acne. At first, I used the products twice a day as directed. In my opinion, this is way too much for this strong product, and probably why many people experience dissatisfaction with it. I use this kit just once daily (in the morning) and use a gentle cleanser at night. I also supplement with a stronger moisterizer - seems to work great for me with this combination.
May 9, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
works and fast
Cons:
well this product works very fast but it leaves marks and those marks take go
good product if your willing to have marks
January 23, 2011
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Amazing spot treatment
Cons:
smells
burns skin
dries you out extremely
hard to get off
have to leave on for 10-15 mins
I am on day three of proactiv and wondering so much. Again today it was hard to get off my face, it smells so bad (main ingredient sulfur), and now I can't wash again until my skin goes back to normal. My skin feels rough from using it for the 2nd time. If this is normal please tell me. I am totally clueless to anything acne especially proactiv.
January 19, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Skin feels healthy and smooth.. facial cleaners is good and face mask is ok.
Cons:
Leave skin oily. Don't really like the gel.
I still breakout but not as much. I don't have real bad acne but if you do.. I don't recommend it. It works pretty good for my mom.. that's why I tried it but everyones skin is different. It did help tho.
December 13, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
this product wont hurt romoves redness and lowers pimples
Cons:
this does not romeve acne or blackheads it only minimizes it this smells bad
this prodect is good this will minimise pimples
Pros:
Works on drying up pimples