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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March 20, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
Caused rash.
Caused dry, red, itchy, irritated skin.
I was recommended this product by a saleswoman at Sephora. She said this was a better choice then Clinque because it had given people faster results. I tried it the first day and liked the feel and the smell. A couple days later my skin broke out in a rash and has become very itchy. It looks very similar to a heat rash. I would not recommend this product.
March 8, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Moisturizers work well
Cons:
Made acne alot worse
Dries skin
Expensive
Waited for the purging stage to end-it didnt.
March 6, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
smells nice
Cons:
more break out, oily, no results!
The worst product so far I tried.
Does not work, they rip you off and then charge your credit card fir refills! Strongly recommend any other product. The worst customer service, and money hungry company, Please avoid all together Murad! I wish I did research before wasting my money and time on a wasteful product. I recommend Proactive....
February 23, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
None
Cons:
Did nothing for acne. Made it worse.
I was fooled into buying this product desperate for some relief watching late night tv. Hung in there for around 3 months waiting for results. Never did in fact it got much worse so I discontinued use. Learned later that Murad is a complete scam. Even was flagged as one of the top scams on a consumer protection website. I spent way too much money for this product. I think it's awful that a company would prey on people with a real problem. Just thought I'd share my experience.
February 22, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
My skin felt pretty good, not as dry.
Cons:
The product flat out tells you, this product will make your skin purge. It claims it will purge your skin, but then clear it up. All in the matter of 30 days. Heres what really happens, you spend a significant amount of time putting all these products on your face, advised that while using Murad, dont even touch ANY other brand, so i was unable to use my regular Clean and Clear cleanser. So i was strictly using these products for around 30 days, all it did was purge the hell out of my skin.
Murad uses ingrediants that department stores do not use, which explains the expense. However these ingrediants prove to be very inneffective.
February 10, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
I started this product because I was recommended it by the lady at Ulta. Before starting this product I had maybe one to two pimples a week. I just got it to make my face 100% clear. Worst product made me break out so bad. Do not get this at all.
February 7, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
•oily
•I break out more
I used this product for a few months and it does not work. It leaves my t-zone very oily and my skin breaks out a lot. Leaves my skin also very irritated and red. This product was not worth my $60. I go to the dermatologist instead it's way better than spending on useless products like this
February 6, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
worst acne treatment ive ever used. wouldnt pay $1 for this.
January 24, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Feels refreshing
Smells nice
Cons:
Skin is much worse
Cystic breakouts all over chin
I purchased this product on the recommendation of a friend because I was experiencing a flare up of my acne. At the time I was battling one or two stubborn cysts. I am now desperately trying to treat several more that won't go away and just as I think one is healing, another appears. Some are returning in the same exact location. I believed that I was building a resistance to oral antibiotics but now think that this product is contributing to the problem. I do not recommend it.
January 14, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Smelled nice.
Cons:
-Caused cystic acne and scarring on cheeks and jawline--- areas I never had acne before using treatment!
-Resulting breakouts were constant and continued to last through months after quitting treatment.
I had light acne prior to using this product and wanted to find a good acne treatment that would get rid of my acne once and for all. I saw this kit in Sephora and thought why not? First week into the treatment, my skin cleared up. Second week and beyond, my skin broke out like crazy. I stopped using this after a month and is still suffering from cystic acne breakouts 3mos later. My skin is currently starting to get better, but it's only b/c of the antibiotics &cream my dermatologist prescribed.
Pros:
Cleanser smells nice.