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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.
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September 14, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Cons:
Expensive.
Sulfur is good for the skin.
Forget about benzoyl peroxide - it will dry your skin.
September 5, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Fast and gets the job done
Cons:
a little bit pricey but worth it if you want to acne gone for good
get it. just do it
September 2, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
It works like a miracle for me
Cons:
none
It bleaches the pimple to dry it out and make it your natural skin tone. though it does not actually bleach so that it makes the area white. but if you use it over your full face then it will make it lighter
August 8, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
FANTASTIC PRODUCT!!! Works much, much better than I ever expected it to.
Cons:
None
I'm 22 and my teenage acne had not been clearing up like I had hoped. My doctor turned me on to Coral KAVI before messing around with any other stuff (besides I had already done the Cleocin/Retin-A thing in high school and my acne just kept getting worse). This one product has been amazing, and I thought I would share for anyone else struggling with acne that has gone immune to run-of-the-mill treatments. I'm not sure if it's prescription, though, as I got it directly from my doctor's office.
July 21, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Not very many. The fragrance is probably the best (expect treatment gel) then I'd say the way the cleanser feels when you apply it to your skin.
Cons:
Everything else. It does a so-called "Purging" to your skin. The pamplets that come with it tell you your supposed breakout, and the acne treatment gel is the worst thing I've ever smelled, and on occasion it stings, and leaves skin red and blouchy.
My experience with Murad has been a nightmare.
My skin was probably in between light and moderate, one month after using it, it destroyed my skin
Week 1: skin cleared up nice, a little dry, and sometimes felt a little tight, whiteheads gone, cystic acne was sizing down but on occasion became flaky
Week 2: skin became more oily (due to overdrying) moderate shine, whiteheads and blackheads started to appear, cystic acne swelled a little.
Week 3: skin broke out, extremly more oily. whiteheads, blackheads, and cystic acne swell
Week 4: skin a little bit better. oily and shiny, whiteheads, blackhead, and cystic acne swelling done, but some left marks, and ocassional flaking.
After that I sent it back for a refund, Murad basically takes acne away for about a week, and then give it back with twice as much problems. I have been using Clean & Clear products, and am almost fully cleared up.
July 7, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
It is the only product that has worked this well and this fast on the cystic acne on my back!
Cons:
I still think I might wake up and realize this product was just a dream..
I've had REALLY bad cystic acne on my back for like 8 years now, and nothing has worked, not even accutane. The first time I tried Coral KAVI, I used it in the shower. Washing my face was fine, but when I put it on my back, it felt like it was on fire and I was getting this "fizzling" sensation. I was almost scared to try it again the second day, but the burning was less. By day 3, I couldn't believe my eyes when I did my routine mirror-on-mirror check: I'd say about 1/3 of my "live" acne was going/gone. It's been about three weeks now, and I'm checking with the mirror like twice a day for improvements. Still getting better. I bought the KAVI salicylic acid (25%) mask a few days after the Coral KAVI and have tried it once so far. I can't leave it on for more than a minute, as the burning is too intense. THAT product is equally insane. The funny thing is that it burns the most when put on acne.. like it goes into crazy mode the second it detects there's acne to destroy!
June 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
pretty packaging
Cons:
doesn't clear up acne AT ALL
causes extreme dryness coupled with pimples (ew!)
Murad is extremely expensive and simply doesn't work! I stuck with it (using the cleanser, gel and lotion) for 3-6 months and saw absolutely NO results! It may have actually worsened my skin. Now I am taking vitamin b5 (15 500mg pills per day) and using baking soda masks (three times a week) and I am totally clear!
May 22, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
-Helped with initial breakouts.
Cons:
-Left hyperpigmented marks after acne/pimples are gone.
-Dryness
Ordered it with the Proactiv solution and tried it first by applying it for a few minutes. Continued with no results. Eventually tried leaving on overnight, caused pimples to dry up and are usually gone within 2 days. However, left redmarks.
April 7, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Quick results! You can feel it work and leaves skin soft and smooth. Also, you just feel like your face cant get any clearer. Pores are shrinking. I love it! Absolutely no skin drying/irritation like with Pro Active!
Cons:
You may need a separate moisturizer for after the exfoliation.
I'm on my second month [when they send you the big bottles] and I haven't had my skin this clear since before I had acne..about 6 years ago. I feel sooo good about myself now and didn't even know this skin was possible.
I did not go through any purging period btw which was lucky.
-The cleanser is really tingly, which I love. It reassures that it is working when you can feel it in your pores.
-The Exfoliating gel dries pretty quickly and then you put on the lotion, which I don't believe has any acne benefits in it. Its just to calm the skin. So you can use any other gentle face moisturizer. Be sure to do the routine everyday morning and night. The improvements really motivated me to stay on top of it.
If I do see a breakout coming up [which I have only had two], I dab the spot treatment on and at night, dab some of the mask on and forget about it in 2 days.
-Its sooo worth the price and im so glad I ordered this stuff.
April 3, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
The three step proactiv system did not work for me. But the refining mask did an ok job.
Cons:
If you start proactiv be sure you stick with it, because otherwise you will break out real bad when you stop using it.
If you want an acne treatment that works try THREE DAY ACNE by Chris Gibson.
Pros:
I purchased and used the whole kit, but I would only recommend the Refining Mask. Other stuffs in the kit made my face dry and red ( like an old lady).