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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August 28, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Its good
I used once but it seems to work for Oily skin....cant say for Dry skin
August 1, 2013
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
EXCELLENT
This is the best Proactiv treatment ever. it minimizes those hurtful pimples and reduces redness if you use this regularly you will see great results it is a must have USE OVERNIGHT 2-3 days per week (i dont think it works if applied for 2 minutes) also use only on the places where there is acne i apply a thick layer so that the white mask is visible
BTW: i have somewhat oily skin
June 4, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
I actually love this product
Pros:
Fast-Acting
Actually Working
Seeing Results
Cons:
Can be itchy (as expected)
I'm actually surprised to read so many bad reviews on this product. I'll admit - I brought Murad from Sephora and after reading all the reviews had a mini panic attack after my first night of treatment and then reading all of these reviews. Obviously everyone is extremely different and have different experiences, circumstances, chemistries, etc. but I actually am having a really great experience with it. I've been using it for a little over a week now and my face is already almost completely clear. I am now mid 20's, and growing up never had a single pimple or anything, and randomly I had a breakout which I could not get under control. I stopped wearing make-up, stopped picking, etc. but nothing could clear my breakout. A friend at work recommended Murad, so in my desperate state I tried it. This is my first ever treatment I have used for acne, and I'm completely satisfied so far. No purging or excessive breakouts like people have explained. Maybe it's just my skin chemistry, but it's working really well for me so far. Another part of the problem I think people are having too is diet and hormones. I just began taking birth control again to get my hormones regulated, and I have been chugging water and eating veggies and a cleaner diet. I stopped wearing make-up for a few days and between that and Murad I, and my family have already seen an extreme improvement. Any kind of treatment like this isn't just miracle solution that will work overnight or work without some kind of diet and hormone combination. Give it time, try and regulate hormonal imbalances, drink lots of water, and eat your veggies. And don't touch your face! I had a major bad habit of this and I think that was another main issue. Murad all the way for now. Just stay extremely consistent - don't overuse or underuse products.
May 18, 2013
Product used: KAVI (Coral KAVI)
Pros:
Non-drying
Calms skin
Helps keep it clear
I find this soap to be a wonderful cleanser that helps keep my skin clear. I do use a toner of tea tree oil mixed with witch hazel after. I was using the homemade toner before I used Kavi however, and still noticed a big improvement in my skin when I added Kavi. I am glad I found this soap! I need to order it from Amazon because it is not found locally, but this soap is worth the extra effort because it has been effective for me. For reference, I have used the BP regimen and found it effective, but wanted to get away from all the chemicals. I still use BP when needed, but found that I can stay mostly clear without it now.
April 18, 2013
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
Pros:
Fast acting
It smells good for me :D
Skin instantly feels like you had a face lift
Lathers Up easily
Controls oil
Cons:
Burns eyes
Drying
I've been using this for about a week or two and hopefully it'll clear up my acne I've seen results and it has gotten rid of my major hurtful breakouts very quickly. What I don't like is that it always gets in my eyes and stings badly. Some people don't like the smell but I like it, it smells clean.
March 16, 2013
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
Pros:
It works!
Clears body acne,
Lightens scars,
Fast & it's cheap too!
Cons:
Smells, after all it IS sulfur.
This is my god sent product. I have had body acne since I was about 13, and I have tried everything under the sun and nothing ever worked. It's been 10 days using this soap, as directed, and I'm 95% clear of acne, and about 60% clear of scars, which is amazing because my back looked like a warzone a week ago! I am so thankful to have found this stinky little miracle soap! :)
March 15, 2013
Product used: Prosacea (Rosacea Treatment Gel)
Pros:
Helped a lot with my facial redness. More then any other treatment which is very impressive.
Cons:
Extremely drying, will cause a lot of flaking if you dont moisturize on top of it.
Definitely worth a try for someone with rosacea or acne. I've been washing my face with Nizoral shampoo and then applying a thin layer of Prosacea at night and my complexion looks normal now.
February 1, 2013
Product used: Grisi (Sulfur Soap With Lanolin For Acne)
Pros:
-pimple size reduces
-skin is smoother
-breakout are almost gone
Cons:
- slightly drying
WOW! i never write reviews but here it goes.. ive had back acne for as long as i remember and when i used it 2 days my pimples have shrunken and my skin is so much smoother! my breakout are going away, and im in love!! HIGHLY recommend this!!
January 28, 2013
Product used: De La Cruz (Sulfur Ointment)
Pros:
- Cheap
- Exfoliates skin
- Reduces oil
Cons:
- Bad smell
This stuff works great!!! It unclogs my pores and also exfoliates the skin. Everytime I shower I wipe my face with my hands and I see the dead skin cells shed off my face and end up on my hands. It exfoliates the skin and makes your overall skin look brighter. It also sucks up oil really well and helps your face feel tight and clean.
January 27, 2013
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
it works....
Cons:
Price and size....
if you want your acne gone,use this...I love it and I gave it to my daughter...it works...
Pros:
minimizes acne
reduced redness
evens tone