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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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March 7, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Cons:
Made me breakout more.
Gel burned even after two months of use.
Prior to using this product I had very light acne, only on my right cheek and occasionally on my forehead. After the first month of using Acne Complex I had acne like in places that I never had it before. My left cheek was covered in red spots, white heads and tiny blemishes. My right cheek was disgusting and the acne seemed to have migrated down closer to my jawline. I decided that to keep going, to try it for another month. I continue to break out and my skin looks 10x worse than when I first started. I'm going to stop using this product and go back to my simple OTC brand that seemed to keep my acne under control. So much for being clear and staying clear.
March 6, 2011
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
My skin felt a little softer
Cons:
Didn't help with acne
My parents bought this for me because I am in college and broke and have been ignoring my acne for years now. I tried all the antibiotics and stuff in high school and nothing at all worked. This didn't work either but my skin does kinda feel a bit softer so maybe if your acne isn't bad it can give you nice skin.
February 14, 2011
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
Dries up small pimples and reduces the size of larger pimples within a few days.
Cons:
Drying, as you would expect, and can make the pimples appear crusty.
Doesn't get rid of pimples overnight like it claims.
This product is good for what it is -- a drying lotion. It's actually the most effective over the counter treatment I've used (even though that's not saying a whole lot). It needs to be used with another acne treatment because you can't put it all over your face to prevent future breakouts, but when you do get a zit it gets rid of it faster.
July 14, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
Good value.
Cons:
Makes you BREAK OUT.
Does not clear skin.
Drying.
Don't try this product. I ignored the bad reviews because, of course, I was desperate, and I thought, how could this be so popular if it didn't work for some people? I bought the started kit and used the program faithfully. I could only last three weeks. It made me break out VERY badly. Amazing-- because I was already breaking out pretty badly before. Normally I have more cystic acne, but this made the cysts worse and gave me "normal" acne all over my face. It does not even make sense that this would be a "purge" because the cleanser I have been using for the past few years is also salicylic-acid based. I think breakouts might come from the treatment gel which has glycolic acid. Glycolic acid can "spread" breakouts. I recommend saving your face four weeks of misery. Even the other products are totally worthless-- the moisturizer feels dry. The spot treatment is crap.
July 14, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
*Great moisturizer
*feels good
*doesn't bleach clothing and pillowcases.
Cons:
*Brought me from mild acne with occasional cysts (maybe a few a month) to moderately severe acne all over my chin and jawline.
*Lots of scarring.
*Tons of clogged pores/whiteheads that turned into cysts!
*Doesn't clear acne.
*EXPENSIVE.
*They seem to have only refunded 1 of my orders instead of 2 (I'm still looking into this matter though)
This kit is expensive and ruined my skin. Thanks Dr. Murad! This seemed great for a few days, I guess until the bacteria in my skin started multiplying. Dan's right, you really need the BP to keep skin clear, (even if it does bleach everything!) I started getting more and more cysts that just wouldn't clear. I used the mask and everything else in the kit.. I read in their catologue that buying the poor refining cleanser and the mask would give me a boost (another $60), but I just kept getting worse! Honestly, I have never really looked like I had acne, (easily hidden with makeup, 1 cyst might show) now I look awful! I have well over thirty new scars. My confidence seriously plummeted. I stayed with it for over a month, because they said the initial breakout would subside, but it just never did :( I went to the derm. to get some stronger meds to recover, but the antibiotics made me sick, and the topical were ineffective and really irritating. So I have reluctantly come crawling back to Proactiv. I never should have quit. It never made my skin flawless, but it was certainly better than it is now! I've been using it for a few weeks now. All the small bumps are gone from my forehead! Nose, cheeks, and chin are clear too! YAY! Just waiting for my jawline to clear up. It actually looks better too. I'm hoping some Alpha Hydrox will help. I can already tell some of the marks are fading and the cysts have reduced to normal sized pimples.
If you are already using BP on your skin, I would not quit and try this product. If you only use salicylic acid, you would probably be fine. Be careful with your skin! I quit using the kit in May and now its July and I'm still trying to reverse the damage.
December 2, 2009
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
this works like a charm great for school next day or that one pimple before a big dance or date,
Cons:
umm if ithe pimple is open then it will sting A little
i love it get it !
October 14, 2009
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
This is something that REALLY WORKS. I've tried everything out there and I can tell you this gets rid of acne FAST. I actually like the smell but some might not. The smell goes away fast though.
Cons:
It is kind of difficult to get the product out of the bottle when it starts getting towards the bottom, because qtips aren't very long. But it's worth the struggle to get the last drop. I usually turn the bottle upside down to get the rest out.
This product is great. I can be certain most people are highly satisfied with this product. I would 100% recommend this to everyone with acne. I had horrible acne for a while, but now if i start feeling a pimple come up, I can put this on before bed and wake up and it will be like I never even felt a pimple coming. It heals BEFORE they even come up. This product is by far the best thing out there. I even order it online because I can't find it in drugstores anymore.
August 19, 2010
Product used: Murad (Acne Complex)
Pros:
None!!
Cons:
Everything!!
This is the worst treatment i have ever used. I have been using this treatment for almost 3 months, for the first couple of weeks my skin cleared up, but then... i started breaking out like crazy, all over my face, and my skin started flaking (peeling off) the gel burned and made my skin extremely dry, itchy and sore, the moisturiser is not hydrating, i have stopped using murad and hopethat my skin will recover it is dull, dry and still very itchy!! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!! If you are like me and still buy these product after reading these terrible products DON'T it will ruin your skin!!! I guess the search for a wonder acne treatment continues!!....because this most definately is not!
April 28, 2010
Product used: Bye Bye Blemish (Drying Lotion)
Pros:
I really love this product! It worked quickly and dried up lots of small bumps in 1-2 days. I have a few huge pimples that sit under my skin for weeks sometimes...it even worked on those, although that took more like 5 days to shrink.
Cons:
It smells, stings a little if you've been picking at your face at all, doesn't prevent future breakouts, and can only be worn at night. It's also a little hard to find, but I did find a bottle at Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Great product to shrink what's coming up on your face or is already there. I've found that it works better than 10%BP or some of the other gadgets that are out there (e.g., Zeno Hot spot).
April 15, 2010
Product used: Proactiv Solution (Refining Mask)
Pros:
Dries out pimples quickly, can be used as a spot treatment AND a mask, absorbs excess oils, controls oil, softens skin, good consistency.
Cons:
Sulfur smell.
I don't use this on a regular basis. I mostly use it as a spot treatment to heal pimples overnight. When I do use it as a mask, it does a really great job of getting rid of oiliness, and it keeps my face pretty matte for a while. I definitely recommend it.
Pros:
Lotion felt good; easy to use.