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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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October 29, 2010
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
LOVE this product. great spot treatment.
September 30, 2013
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
sucks
Pros:
none
Cons:
made my face way wore
didnt live up to what it said
after useing this i dnt want to leabe my hoise and in alot of pain
so i have bad acne of every kind and it was some what starting to clear up so i wanted to try this to speed up the healing so i bought this junk online i got it and used it for two days and now my healimg pimple that was almost gone is now a ragein cystic not on the side of my face and same thing with the one that was almost gone on my chin its tje size of a nickle now and tje one on the side of my face is the size of a dime DONT use this stuff i work dealing with people and some woman came up to me loud as heck and said omg u have zits all over ur face infront of all kinds of people im so mad cuz my face was looking so much better and from useing this for only two nights in a row i want to crawl in a hole and cry my eyes out
June 7, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Awesome cleanser,
great toner,
less acne,
more confidence
Cons:
a little expensive but worth it
I have tried clearsil, oxy, neutrogena, setafil, acnefree, everything! Nothing really worked, up until this past school year I only had a few zits, then puberty hit full force and my face broke out! After trying many products, with no success, my parents saw a commercial on TV about Acne Complex. We gave the 30 day kit a try and I was sold. After a few more breakouts during the second week, like the product information warns because the system is purging your skin, was the only time I had doubts. But then the third week came around and I was down to maybe 3 blemishes on my face, and considering the acne treatment was fighting against hormones, it worked great! Then after the fourth week I ran out, ordered the full system with the toner, WHICH I RECOMMEND you get, the system works much faster with it and it helps stop more acne from forming, and your over all skin tone improves. Now it's been about two and half weeks since I ordered the full kit and my skin is looking amazing! All that's really left is acne scars, which continue to vanish, in fact its working so well, I recommended it to a friend who tried it and is loving it too! I know some people say it's terrible that second week, but if you have moderate acne, and your face isn't overly sensitive this product really works! *OH tip: it doesn't work to well if you adjust climates, I went on a vacation from Colorado to LA and broke out a bit, most likely the humidity! Overall, this product is wonderful, after 3 years of Acne, I was so ready for clear skin, and murad helped me get there! By the way, normal cost is 29.99, toner adds $10.
December 5, 2016
Product used: Mario Badescu (Drying Lotion)
Why is everyone liking this?
My nephew was the one who recommended this to me. He is 14 and swears by it, although he used to swear by Kate Sommerville too. Before he mentioned it, I had never heard of it before. It wasn't too expensive which was nice, and hence the 2 stars. I have tried much more expensive products and been disappointed by them too so this one wasn't that big of a deal.
But the results were disappointing. I am really not sure why everyone is liking it in these reviews. I bought it and used it overnight when I had breakouts and the pimples looked the same or worse when I woke up. When they were worse, that was really disappointing. I really can't tell you anything about what is in the product that is good vs bad but I do know that after about 2 months of using it, I saw zero results. Like nothing. Not even one time that I used it did I wake up feeling that it had been effective. So that was a bummer. I don't think that acne works that way is what I have come to learn and understand. I don't think you can just apply some magical potion to your face and expect some sort of miracle. The best way to cure breakouts is to just not get them in the first place but once you have one, you just have to treat it and ride it out. So then the question is how to not breakout. I have learned a lot over the years of this stupid acne skin I am in. The only preventative product I have ever used that worked is Ninja Skincare. I started it after reading about it in some forum and the people there are amazingly helpful compared to really any other company I have ever bought from. You call them and you can stay on the phone talking about zits for an hour and they don't hurry you off the phone or anything. It is pretty incredible. And they always make sure that you are using the right product or they won't even want to send it to you. So I think that is the way to go. Use a product that stops the pimples from forming and you won't need to buy some spot treatment thing that promises miracles but literally cannot deliver because it is impossible to deliver miracles.
June 17, 2012
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
-dries up pimples
-easy to use
-cheap
-contains sulfur, which can be hard to find in acne products
Cons:
-doesn't work overnight, but it drastically diminishes pimple life
-dries skin
I love this product, because sulfur is really the only thing that works on my acne. If you put this on your pimples each night, your skin will appear much clearer. BUT DO NOT APPLY to large areas of skin. It will dry out your skin significantly.
July 6, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Diminishes acne/one or two days.
Cons:
Everything. This product is terrible. When i started using it i had light acne only on my right cheek, but now i have it on both of my cheeks ;( please do not use this lame product. Its a complete waste of money. Burns, rash, dries skin. Everything.
Do not get this product. Im currently trying aloe vera pills/drink and lemon juice and its working way better than this pathetic product. So newbies. Dont get your hopes up if you buy it.
April 14, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Cleared up the majority at first.
Cons:
Murad has a "purging", where you get some acne from the product flushing out bacteria. It does not last long, but it is a little annoying. My acne cleared up for the most part, but my skin is far from clear and I've been using this product for a while now. Even diligently washing day and night, I still break out even though I drink tons of water and wash my face day and night.
It's not a horrible product, but not great, and definitely not worth the price.
July 2, 2010
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
cheap, easy to find
Cons:
annoying "AS SEEN ON TV" label. Smells odd. The product is suspended in rubbing alcohol, which is not good to put on your skin.
This works for me sometimes, and sometimes not. It doesn't quite get rid of developing zits, at least not all the time. I still have it in my cabinet, though. I often use it if I pick at a zit and it's open to the air. I dab this on and it kind of seals it in....then dries over. It sticks really well...so I have to rub it off later.
March 11, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Leaves skin smooth and reduces redness.
Cons:
Can irritate skin at first.
I didn't see any results at firsts and the "purging" process made me inscure but after a month I started seeing results fast. I have been using it for a month and a few weeks and my skin keeps looking better every week. :)
January 31, 2010
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Dries pimples and heals scarring
Cons:
I think this helps more with scarring because it doesn't help get rid of or prevent future pimples.
I am currently using this an it helps dry out pimples and make them ready to peel faster. Also helps with scars. Besides that It doesn't do much. I am still going to buy it again because it helps some and lasts awhile.
Pros:
clears existing pimples. works well on acne cysts.