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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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February 25, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
I don't like how the purging process works. I know that it's necessary, but still. And I gotta go school with it too
I have been using it for like a week and it has definitely made my skin look a lot healthier and got rid of many of my brown spots left from pimples. In my opinion, Proactive gets rid of pimples better, buy Murad is way better for your skin.
I'm hoping my acne will start to clear up within the reccomended 4 weeks.
February 24, 2009
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Helped very much to smooth and clear red bumps.
Cons:
Awful smell, leaves smell on hands and towels, dries skin. Came from a $20 Proactiv one month trial kit - paid for whole kit but now only use the mask.
The other products in the Proactiv line did nothing for me; if anything, they made my acne worse. I left my Proactiv kit alone for a long time until recently; I threw out everything else and have been using the refining mask as an overnight spot treatment. I had thick red bumps on my cheeks to which I applied the refining mask and left it overnight while I slept.I've been doing this for about a week and I have seen progress. The bumps are gradually smoothing out nicely (the smaller ones are gone, the nastiest one is gradually reducing), the blackheads/clogged pores around my nose and the corners of my mouth have cleared, and I am quite happy with the progress. I use it as a part of a mixed treatment regimen. Cleanse with cetaphil in the morning, exfoliate with baking soda, moisturize with cetaphil, cleanse in the evening, refining mask overnight.
February 11, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
No noticable smell, quality products, effective
Cons:
Expensive, but cheaper on eBay, etc.
Its the only thing that has cleared my SEVERE CYSTIC ACNE of more than 10 years. Im 30 years old and do not have teen acne. I had severe, painful, hormonal, huge practically boil like pimples under my skin that lasted for MONTHS. I was priviously using a line, Skintaxics, which I was hoping would work, but didn't. My skin was horrible and sooo dry, b/c I had a clay product on 12 hours a day.
Anyhow, I tried Murad, and my skin was improving within a week. I had no purging, only improvement. By my 4th week, and ever since I only have one pimple! I use to have 15-20 pimples at any given time. Murad has been a life saver to me. And I've tried everything out there. Proactiv was a joke. But Murad has literally save my life. I was so depressed when I turned 30 and still had terrible acne. Well, not anymore.
If you try murad, get the clarifying toner. It's my fav product. It feels great and preps the skin so that the other products absorb into the skin and don't just "sit" on it. Good L
February 8, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Effective fast relief from acne, fresh feeling
Cons:
None really accept dried out skin a bit at first, and quite expensive
would recommend product, 90% success rate and results!
January 31, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Does not bleach materials like Proactive does.
Cons:
Everything! The formula is very rough on the skin, it hurts to put it on. And it makes your acne worse!
AWFUL! Do not waste your money on Murad. I tried it for a month and my skin was horrendus. I had used Proactive and my skin was relatively okay, so I thought I would give Murad a try to knock out the rest of my blackheads and the few white heads I would get around my period. Instead I completely broke out, worse than when I was a teenager and was prescribed Accutane for severe acne. And it never went away. They talk about a purging period, which is ridiculous. My skin is awful, I have tons of bumps on my neck, forehead, and chest (all where I used Murad). I have switched back to Proactive and am getting monthly facials to help. I wish I never tried Murad. It will take me months to fix what it did to my skin. Save yourself some money, time, and heartache over bad skin by staying far far away from this product.
January 21, 2009
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
I love this stuff!
Cons:
That I didn't find this product sooner
I have been an acne sufferer since I turned 20. I have tried EVERY product that has been advertised, you name it, I have tried it! I am turning 30 next month and my face is softer than it has EVER been, my pores are so small, and I am breaking out less and less. I think the only reason I am breaking out at all is because it is pushing the bad out. I bought the acne kit which is a GREAT kit.I cannot promote this product enough. If nothing has worked for you, try this, because if you have tried everything else..... Also, I do not take anything prescription, my skin clearing is the result of nothing but the KAVI.
January 19, 2009
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
I saw results the next couple of days my face is so much less oily now best acne product i have used and i have used so so many!
Cons:
NONE
It's really good try it!!!!=)
Everyones skin type is different some may see results when some maynot
but i saw outstanding results!!
woot woot!!!
December 27, 2008
Product used: Liquimat (Acne Treatment And Cover-Up Lotion)
Pros:
Covers acne GREAT and reduces pimple size tremendously!
Cons:
can only get it at my demintoligsts office.
It works great.
December 2, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
always comes free with the system, i personally like the smell, works on smoothing out oil and pimples even with inconsistant use.
Cons:
it can feel like your skin burns a bit when you use the syatem after the mask, the bottle is small but then again its only made to last a month.
LOVE IT and use it all the time when i get that rare pimple.
And it makes your face tingle!
December 1, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Smells clean and refreshing, goes on smoothly, improves skin texture, doesn't sting, easy to use
Cons:
Expensive, purging process
I have been using the 'sensitive skin acne kit' for about 1 week now and I see minimal improvement so far. I have suffered with acne since I was 16 years old, and now I am in my early 20s. I have tried everything from birth control pills for acne, clindoxyl, proactive, retin-a, benzamycin, and antibiotics to keep my skin under control. I saw murad on a t.v commercial and I thought I would give it a try. So far I do not see any improvement aside from more breakouts around my mouth area. I will admit that the rest of my face feels somewhat smoother. Hopefully I see improvement soon because acne has severely affected my attitude towards my everyday life. The redness/sensitivity serum keeps my skin from getting dry but I still have to use moisturizer with it. I will update in a week from now because the acne gel claims to reduce breakout by 45% within 2 weeks so I will keep it up until then. Hopefully it gets better!
Pros:
Makes your complexion and skin smoother and better looking, and helps to get rid of the brown spots left over from previous pimples.