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Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical and Acne: What Users Say

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Acne: mentioned by 3 users (4.7%)

Based on user experiences from 64 Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 12.5%
dryness 9.4%
redness 6.3%
stinging 6.3%
acne 4.7%
dry skin 4.7%

Reviews for Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical

Showing 3 reviews tagged with "acne". Clear filters to view all 64 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Car...
  • December 20, 2017

For Rosacea "I have been using Sulfacleanse for about two years. The first couple of days, my face broke out, but this happens anytime I change soaps. People have stopped asking me if I'm sunburned. People can be very rude. Though it's $300 through the pharmacy, I go through PruGen, and the 25 oz bottle is only $25. Be sure to ask your doctor about sponsored prescriptions, you'll save a ton."

9 / 10
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  • Jja...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 17, 2019

For Acne "I have been washing my skin with Sulfacleanse to treat my acne for several weeks now (once nightly). I tend to get deep, painful acne on my face and back. I also have moderate to severe scarring on my face from past breakouts. So far, I am pleased with this product. I have very sensitive skin, and it did not cause any initial breakouts and is not considerably overdrying for me. I believe that the amount of acne I have been getting has lessened since starting this wash. I also think that it is aiding in fading some of my acne scars. The progress is slow, but at least it's progress! So far, so good."

7 / 10
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  • Dee...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 9, 2021

For Acne "Made my son’s chin acne 100 times worse. Chin was clear but started this cleanser as a preventative to football chin strap acne but broke him out with huge, painful pimples. I would not recommend this. Should have just stuck with a basic cleanser like Vanicream and Clindamycin topical solution."

1 / 10
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