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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.
Used Sulfur? Rate It:
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May 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Cons:
... it smells kinda funny.
Awesome. My mum randomly bought it for me so I'm not sure of the price, but it really works.
April 21, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It definitely dried out my pimples.
Cons:
Like everyone else, in less than a week I started getting red tiny bumps around the mouth, chin and jawline area (almost like eczema).
The acne clearing up was definitely not worth itching and burning. I called Murad to ask about this. The only suggestion they had was to use the exfoliating gel every other day. Tried that and after a few days, I started to get scaly! As soon as I started to look like a mutant, I quit right away. All this in only 7 days. No thanks! Too bad I bought it on ebay (no money back guarantee for me).
April 5, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Didnt dry my skin out, great moisturizer, smell ok
Cons:
Long process of washing, toning, treatment gel, spot treatment, and moisturizing, but worth it
I have been using Murad and I dont know why it hasnt worked for most people because it has been working for me. I only apply the treatment gel to the problems areas, if you smear it all over your face then i assume it will do some damage like dryness/redness, etc., but i only apply to problem areas and it has kept it in control, even made the scars on the bottom of the side of my face appear lighter. I have used proactiv and that stuff is like crack cocaine u have to keep using it or else your face will be a disaster, even when i missed a washing (due to nights where i am jus wayyy too tired to wash my face) my face would break out bad from Proactiv. But anyways bottom line is...if you use Murad correctly and according to your own facial needs then it should work for you.
February 11, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The cleanser was nice and did make my face feel soft. It lathered really well with a small amount. It seemed to clear up the small white bumps I developed after years of using Proactive. The lotion was ok.
Cons:
The step 2 gel was slimmy and over dried my skin. The sulfur spot treatment was messy. Overall the Cystic acne was still there and even seemed worse.
Not worth the money and dashed hopes.
July 28, 2016
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Love it!
I have really oily and acne prone skin so I always apply this to my problem areas overnight. When I wake up the next day my acne is either gone or reduced in size. For warning it does dry out your skin but that actually helps me because it makes me not as oily.
October 8, 2014
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Bad reaction to blemish control product!
I had a light acne control facial in The Hague Holland in a small salon nearby and was given the starter pack - used it for 2 nights and then my face looked awful - red rash and white spots - I regret using the product as now I really look bad and have to face my colleague at work!! Have stopped using the product but when will my face go back to normal or do I have to go see a dermatologist now? very worried ..... that I've damaged my skin ....
September 13, 2014
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Use Overnight
This really helps to reduce inflamation and redness on even my big zits.
November 21, 2013
Product used: Mario Badescu (Drying Lotion)
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Pros:
Helped Reduce Redness
Helped Reduce Iritation
Helped Reduce Size Within A Night or 2
Cons:
Not Meant for My Type of Acne Long-Term
I bought this and was really excited to try it out as I heard a lot of talk about it on youtube. I was really impressed about the Mario Badescu line and how its organic too. I found this product to work quite well. I started using it before I decided to go on the acne.org regimen. I have the type of acne where I get quite a bit on my cheek and chin area and my breakouts seem to like to stick around for a long time and it takes a while for them to go away. This really helped my redness go down over-night and helped sooth and get rid of my spots. However, because I have the type of acne that sticks around for a while, I had to use this pretty much every night so I didn't think that was good. I used an entire bottle within a month and a half. I will repurchase this as I liked it a lot and my acne is more under control now (THANKS TO ACNE.ORG) that I might use this as an extra backup treatment. I think this would be a great product for people who only get some break-outs now and then. Great for around the time of month if your acne is hormonally involved. I only gave this 4/5 because it didn't suit my acne to a tea but overall it would be a 5/5 because I think it's a great product and I do like it quite a bit.
March 29, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
- there are none...
Cons:
- two words: irritation everywhere
Ughh I hate it. I thought this would be amazing but it really was the opposite! Made my face break out LIKE CRAZY and was waaaay to harsh for my skin. It's been like 3 weeks since I stopped using this whole regimen and my face still looks horrendous. If you have sensitive skin I beg you don't use these products!
March 15, 2013
Product used: Prosacea (Rosacea Treatment Gel)
Pros:
Helped a lot with my facial redness. More then any other treatment which is very impressive.
Cons:
Extremely drying, will cause a lot of flaking if you dont moisturize on top of it.
Definitely worth a try for someone with rosacea or acne. I've been washing my face with Nizoral shampoo and then applying a thin layer of Prosacea at night and my complexion looks normal now.
Pros:
This is great. The other Proactiv products work great but they cause inflammation on my face afterwards. The refining mask doesn't do this and after using it my skin feels really soft and smooth. Plus it's fun to put on, lol.