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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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July 10, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
Purging Period & Cost
Long story short, I suffered from chronic cystic acne on my cheeks & jawline & was deperate for a solution. As they always say, "this may not work for everyone" but there is no harm in trying cause at the worst point of my breakouts, I had nothing to lose but seek for other options. When I got my first kit, I followed the directions & I honestly did break out a little more during the first 2 weeks. But those blemishes were smaller & dried up within 2-3 days. One thing I've learned is that only use the Salicylic acid gel(step 2) on the affected areas & in VERY small amounts cause the face wash already contains 1.5 Sal/acid. Same with the sulfur spot treatment. Literally just use a dot right over the pimple & not around it. The moisturizer balances it all. Use lots of it, especially at night so that your skin can rest & heal itself. If you must use any make up, I suggest BARE MINERALS & just take it off with regular baby oil. My face is finally clearing up. BE PATIENT & Goodluck!
July 9, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
No answer
Cons:
Burns, Itches, Smell is strong, irritating and chemicals are DANGEROUS!!
K well like so many of you in here....i wish i would have done my research and come across this forum before purchasing this product!! Since day one, this product ruined my face. The first day i used it my face was burning like crazy and i dont think it was because of the "purging" process..it was because it was my face telling me to get this product out of my face. The next day only to my horror did i wake up with my face full of blemishes and around my chin and jawbone i had a lot of ugly bumps and full of puss and just looked inflamed and didnt look normal. I gave it a chance and the next week my face just got worse and everyone was making comments saying that what was wrong with my face? so i went to the doctor and he said that i have to stop using it and murad is one of the worst things i could put on my face. He had to prescribe me medication for the infection and thank god is working!! Dont waste your money and if u dont believe me ask your local doctor about it.
June 21, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
I began using Murad's acne kit a week ago along with the body spray. It is great...I have been fighting acne for many many years and although I have never tried the regimen described in this site, I have been to many dermatologists.. this worked.
Cons:
None than I can think of..the spot treatment is excellent. One little dab on a new pimple and it is gone! Don't use a lot of it. Just a bit will literrally erase it the next day. I am impressed!
I cannot believe the difference one week has made. It is expensive but it works.
June 16, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
THIS IS THE BEST!!!!!
Cons:
NONE!!!!!
THESE PEOPLE ARE STUPID THIS IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST PRODUCT, EVERYONE KNOWS YOU BREAK OUT THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS WHEN USING SOMETHING NEW!!! GIVE IT A CHANCE
June 11, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
it works very well for spot treatment and it clears away pimples over night. Even though the smell bothers people, i don't think its that bad.
Cons:
you have to buy it with the set of proactiv and if you dont, it's hard to find.
it works. try it.
April 29, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
None really
Cons:
Caused skin to peel
Spot treatment dried out skin causing rough spots and peeling
Didn't clear up acne.
Waste of money
April 26, 2007
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Simply amazing. My nerdy doesn't like ever wash his face and one day I asked if I could use that mask thingy. I put it on for about an hour and then the next day my blackheads where gone. He said I could have it.
Cons:
I have both really dry and really oily skin, so since it dries my already dry part (forehead and cheeks) get dryer, but i got my moisturizer so its all good.
Amazing product, my buddy's mom buys him a thing of Proactiv 3 step ever 3 months and he just hands it to me so I get it at a good price. You can get it for like $20 bucks, so do it.
February 15, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
none
Cons:
omg where do I start?
This product is awful, it is expensive and it ruined my skin! I had mild acne after my child was born and I purchased this product after seeing an informercial. I only had small pimples before using this, after I has HUGE cysts on my cheeks and hairline which I had never had in my life. It was so painful and so horrible to look at I became severly depressed. My doctor actually recommended Accutane after this! Instead of doing that, I started using Acne Free and my skin is SO much better now, I have a pimple from time to time, but doesnt everyone? Do not waste your money, you will regret it
February 14, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
well ive been usig this about for 3 days my skin iz in da process of purging ..
so pls pray that it shall get better soon and my skin starts to acutally clear..
January 15, 2007
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
hate it
Cons:
stings and not worth it
i used this stuff a few month ago and it sting like crazy and didnt do anything to clear my skin not even a bitt worst thing ever hate it. my face is still bad and today when i wake up it was even worser help what should i do im tired of trying things that dont work.
Pros:
Packaging & time of Delivery, lessens the swelling & dryness