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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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January 31, 2008
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Cons:
dosen't work at all have used it for 1 year and it's getiing worse.
go to a dermotalogist no proactiv.
January 20, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Nice packaging, arrives on time.doesn't dry up skin like Proactive
Cons:
Clears up skin during the first month of usage, after 1 month starting breaking out again.
Murad isn't very consistent, i feel like it worked for the first month so you order again and then your skin starts breaking out again. I might try Exposed, the review on this product is by far better than Murad
January 20, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
ZIP. NADA! ZILCH!! umm...NONE, bascially. HMMPH
Cons:
Absolutely EVERYTHING!!!!! I used to LOVE taking pictures. Like literally, I'd jump at the chance to take a pic, but NOW, I REFUSE to step foot in front of a camera. I just feel so ugly!! Murad has SHATTERED the self confidence I once had.
WARNING WARNING!! Murad "acne complex" is complete and utter CRRR-AP!!!! I've been reading the rest of these reviews and I say all 98% of us who HATE this product should ban together and sue the crap out of this "company". Before Murad, I tried proactiv...and I honestly, never should have stopped. Looking back now, Proactiv was a savior compared to Murad! Murad has ruined my skin, my face, my self confidence - everything. UGH. It is horrid for the following reasons: - The so called "purging" does NOT last 2 weeks as noted. It goes on and on...and on!! I held out hope thinking that it was just different for me, but NO. THe purging has left my skin red, swollen, and completely broken out (in places i NEVER broke out before!) - It stinks! - It's left my face scarred all over my cheeks and jawline. I'm to the point where I refuse to put my hair up. I think that by covering my scars w/ my hair or with makeup, that its doing something...but one look in the mirror proves
January 18, 2008
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
At first I liked the idea that this product was not tested on animals and that it was an alternative to proactive.
Cons:
The exfoliating gel excessively burns and the feeling lasts longer than a few minutes.
This product did not reduce any of my acne. Instead it gave me a red, irritated complexion and increased the amount of whiteheads/ blackheads on my skin.
December 16, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Doesn't dry out skin, works well as an overnight mask
Cons:
A bit expensive, and such a little amount.
This product, although very expensive, is the only overnight mask that doesnt dry out my skin and actually works. I love it!
December 2, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
none.
Cons:
it sucked
i used for a few months. i hated it just so much. it didn't work on me at all. in fact, it made my face even worse. totally not worth it.
November 10, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
it really helps reduce redness; and overall aperence of blemishes
Cons:
alot of people complained about the smell; i didn't seem to notice it that much. The consistancy is pretty thick but overall my favorite proactive product and maybe even my favorite acne product ever.
It works and is worth the price indeffinetly.
November 4, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
the box was cute
Cons:
Broke me out even worse! the tubes are hella small..and i will be sending it back. this product SUCKS.
..is i believe all the "satisfied customers" were probably actors/actress and i forgot for a mere second what modern day crop/cut/paste could do! so i feel for the "look, what it done for me" statements.. my advice is to go to a real dr. and get prescribed meds if you have bad acne.
October 7, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
You can send back for a full refund minus S&H. Other than that...NONE.
Cons:
Immediate major breakouts...cystic pimples and tiny whiteheads. Skin is itchy, bumpy, and irritated. It hurts!!!
I don't have REALLY bad acne, but it seems like there is constantly 2 or 3 big pimples on my face. After seeing the very convincing infomercial, I decided to give Murad a try. After about 5 days of use, my skin has NEVER looked worse. I know your skin is supposed to be "purging" its impurities, but it looks just AWFUL! I have a few giant cystic pimples around my mouth, a whole bunch of tiny whiteheads (which I've never gotten before), and my skin basically has the texture of a brillo pad. It's itchy, bumpy, painful, and just overall uncomfortable. Per Murad, "it sounds like I'm having an allergic reaction." They adversise how much more gentle their product is over Proactiv...and while I did not have much success with Proactiv, it certainly didn't make my skin look as awful as it does right now. Seems to me that this product is super harsh, and per Murad Cust. service, "is for people with severe acne and pore issues"...I guess they forgot to mention that part on the infomercial!
October 5, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
The cleanser feels like it's working and the moisturizer has a nice smell
Cons:
Didn't work for me.
It made the parts of my skin that were already clear very nice but did nothing for cystic acne.
Pros:
refining mask helps a little.