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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December 22, 2009
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Cons:
Dries out the skin, hence the name. Smells. The directions aren't that thorough. Has not got rid of my acne marks at all =
Didn't work for me personally. But it is worth trying!
( Iv put the price in pounds! )
December 8, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
During the First 1-2 weeks my skin was clearing up amazingly and i was very hopeful for the end result, I like the mosturizer and the feel of refreshment on your skin.
Cons:
Im currently on week 3-4, Sunday will be the end of my 30 days. I have noticed an INCREASE of acne from when i started. I actually only had a few spots before and now my forehead is a mess!
I do NOT recommend this product to those with few pimple because it will start to clear up skin and the the acne will resurface and begin to multiple. Iv'e tried every medication out there and this was my last hope, and it made the acne worse than before. You figure they know how to treat this stuff nowadays. If the first weeks result kept the same i'd be more happy then with what my current results are. It seems to work great even after the first 4 days, but then just like every other medication it quickly begins to irratate skin and cause unexpected and terrible breakouts.
December 4, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Feels fresh afterward
Cons:
New acne
I've been using the product for a month: Week 1: Wow! my skin is consistently clearing up!
Week 2: Occasional unexplainable zits. Side effects perhaps?
Week 3-4: Uncontrollable acne all over. I have been using the product twice a day. I love the feel of it - not drying, fresh, lotion is a must. I liked the combination of the spot treatment and the Salicylic Acid gel. However, after 2 weeks it's all back and more! I've heard of developing tolerance for any acne medication you use, but in 1 week?!! I am going to a dermatologist next. I don't recommend the product, because of lack of its consistence. Also, keep in mind that purchasing a 30 day kit, you will be charged full price every 30 days thereafter.
December 3, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
I really like the Moisturizer and the AHA Exfoliating.
Cons:
I've gotten like small spots on my chin which I never had before!
I've been using Acne Complex Kit plus other acne stuff from Murad like Clarifying mask the AHA exfoliating for almost 4 months now and honestly I expected more! It feels like nothing much has happend and the spots I have on my chin and even around the mouth I have never had that before. I'll try a couple of more weeks and if I dont see any progress then bye bye Murad "/! But I think its worth a try thou :)
November 30, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
great for spot treatment, fast :)
Cons:
expensive, you have to scrub it in order for it to fully come off
The only proactiv product that actually works (everything else really sucks)
November 26, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
the moisturizer is good.
Cons:
the exfoliating cream made my face really red and burned it.
i've been useing this product for two weeks now and it seems like my face is worst then befor they say that that is supposed to happen but since its been two weeks you would think it would start getting a little clearer i guess i will just wait the whole four weeks maybe it will be better.
November 24, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It was light on my skin :)
Cons:
Didn't make it worse NOR better.
I have oily sensitive skin that usually gets red and irritated after using over the conuter acne meds. Usually my skin doesn't react very well with acne products but this didn't irritate my skin. The bad thing is that it didn't improve my problem... I did love the moisturizer though.
November 22, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Smells nice, I think it has made my pores smaller..
Cons:
My skin wasn't that bad before, now over a month in, I have spots around my mouth and chin, which I never had, and little spots all over my forehead.
I don't know if now I am paying more attention to my skin so I notice the imperfections, or if Murad are trying to make my skin worse so I keep using the product to wait to work.
I spent enough money on this to feel like I have to carry on. I only read good reviews before I bought, and I wish I would have read all of these before too!
I think I will carry on until I run out of the products and see what it's looking like then..
November 15, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The face wash is great and left my skin feeling clean and the skin perfecting lotion seemed to work good, too. Cleared my face for about a month.
Cons:
After a month my breakouts came back with a vengeance! Its kinda pricey since it doesn't work that great. And the treatment gel smells like rotten eggs. Seriously.
I'm sure it works for some people with light acne, but it definetly didn't work for me. After about a month, I broke out worse than ever! I don't reccomend this product.
November 9, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
It cleared up my acne immediately
Cons:
Day three came and my skin is uneven, red, and irritated. I think I'm going to find something else after reading these reviews.
I guess I'll have to see what happens to my skin after I discontinue use.
Pros:
If you pop your spot and straight away put this on it will heal it a lot faster! Very small bottle therefore lasts a long time.