Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical User Reviews & Ratings

• Luc...
• February 18, 2016

For Acne "Life saver!! When I first got this, I had about ten pimples on my face. I've been suffering from acne for years and years. I applied this and went to bed, and when I woke up, I could already tell a difference. Within 2-3 days, I had no pimples on my face! I'm not joking! Also, it did not make my skin feel dry at all, which is a bonus! This cream seriously boosted my self-confidence by 100%! I will continue to use this for as long as I can."

• LRR...
• January 5, 2009

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Rosacea "This product saved me. I was having a severe rosacea flare-up, complete with pustules. Clarifoam is the only product that helped in a month of trying various alternatives. I was really getting down about my appearance. The product goes on easily, and I noticed improvement within 12 hours. I would suggest using it with Cetaphil cleanser so that your skin does not get too dry. I have been using it in the morning and evening and use the 'leave on' versus the 'wash off' method. I am truly grateful for this product and want to get the word out to rosacea sufferers."

• Eri...
• March 7, 2017

For Rosacea "Be very, very careful with this medication if you have sensitive skin. I have oily, acne-prone, red skin that is very sensitive. In the past, a sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur wash had worked very well for my skin, so I had high hopes for this medication. I put some on last night and woke up to a bright red, inflamed face. I immediately got in the shower and washed the stuff off, but it has now been approximately 6 hours, and my face is even redder. My recommendation is to test this first before you use it over your entire face. I'm praying this redness goes down because I can't even leave the house as of right now."

• Luc...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 19, 2015

For Rosacea "I used to pay $75 without insurance for this cream because it worked so well. I used it so sparingly, like it was gold, but it could clear my face in just 1-3 days. Last time I tried to get it, the price had gone up to $140, and the pharmacist said it had been discontinued. I moved to the UK and couldn't find anyone who had heard of it. Just by a fluke, I was on Amazon recently (Oct 2015) and saw a 10% sulfur soap advertised on the side. When I searched for it, I found several types for under $7.50 for a BIG 200g bar. They also had a cream. My face was very swollen and red from being in the sun and lots of humidity, I think. Within 3 days of using the soap twice a day followed by the cream, my face was completely clear! Love it!"

• Bro...
• June 5, 2016

For Acne "This product is absolutely amazing! I had severe acne from birth control, and it left me with terrible hyperpigmentation, and I still had some cystic acne. I've been using Epiduo, which helps, but I still was getting bad breakouts when I was ovulating and before/during my period. I've been using this product for a few weeks now and see drastic results. Even my hyperpigmentation is fading! I couldn't be happier. It's not harsh on your skin at all, and it doesn't dry it out. I think everyone should try this product! Probably best for moderate/mild acne."

• 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."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2014

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Seborrheic Dermatitis "This worked just fine from the samples that my doctor gave me to try out. When I went to the pharmacy to get my Rx filled, I found that the cost to me would be $388, and being on SS with no other income, left that as a no-go."

• lmm...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 1, 2013

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Acne "I love this product because it works amazingly well to clear up my acne. I do still get pimples, but they're rarely bad, and for the most part, I don't get huge breakouts anymore. The only drawback for me is the smell. I was told to leave it on overnight, and I have to disagree with a previous commenter that this product does not smell. As with any other sulfur product, it smells like sulfur. The longer you use it, the worse it gets. I have to throw out my sheets and sleep shirts every 6 months because they stink, and I can't ever wash them with anything I wear in public. I also have to be good about exfoliating, or the smell starts to stick to me too. I do think this product is worth it if sulfur is your only option, but be prepared!"

• all...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2012

For Acne "I had severe acne for about 3 years. After all the lasers, chemical peels, pills, topical treatments, I'm finally almost cleared up. I'll be getting a laser treatment done soon to get rid of my acne scars and just to shrink my oil glands, but now I'm on this cleanser, and it seems to work great!"

• 79A...
• December 2, 2016

For Rosacea "This is one of the few things that was able to clear up my skin, after searching for many years and trying lots of prescriptions that didn't work. One other, much less expensive alternative is a silver ion soap that you can get for around $12/bar. Lasts a long time and has really reduced my frequency of having to use the SSS 10-5 cream."

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2010

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Acne "I am a young adult. My face had been peppered with pimples, many of which were so inflamed that they caused me pain, before I used this product. This medicine fought the active pimples and prevented more from forming. I was still scarred from my previous acne, so I had to wait until my skin healed. The scarring is the worst part since the skin has to do its own work for that. So eventually, when the scarring faded, I found myself ogling at my amazing complexion. I am so happy to no longer have to worry about dabbing concealer all over my face! I still get the occasional pimple here and there (though they are far less inflamed), but that's because faces have so many pores that it's inevitable. That's why I'm giving this a 10!"

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2019

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Acne "I randomly got a horrible breakout. I’m 22, and I never used to break out as a teenager. I had been prescribed this for my seborrheic dermatitis, but I never ended up using it. I tried it once I started breaking out, and within 3 days, my skin looked SO much better. I’ve now been using it for about a month, and my acne is clear, and it’s fading my scars. I do recommend only using it at night and then moisturizing because it did dry my skin out a little. I don’t use it in the morning because I just wash with water. I’ve learned that stripping the natural oils off your face in the morning makes me more prone to bacteria penetrating my skin. Definitely buy this product!!!!"

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2019

For Acne "When you start breaking out at 50, it can be extremely frustrating to say the least. Putting your kids through college, making sure you have enough to retire, and dreading menopause. This is certainly not what you signed on for.... Well, I spent about two years trying to get my face under control, they even wanted me to go back on birth control, no thanks! So it was just dumb luck and a lot of research that led me to this wonder drug. I kinda feel a wee bit stupid not figuring it out earlier. Listen to your skin, people, it actually will tell you (or show you) when you're doing something wrong. Make adjustments accordingly, and be patient. You should see improvements after 10 days. I only use it at night. And I'll spot treat with salicylic acid if I need to double down on an incoming breakout. If you get too dry, I stumbled on another beauty my niece was using, Hylatopic lotion. (Rx only) fights the red too!"

• Obo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 25, 2018

For Rosacea "I had tried everything for my rosacea, and everything I tried made it worse. A new dermatologist recommended sulfacetamide 10% suspension lotion. It cleared up my rosacea completely. It has been a life-changer for me. It is drying, so you have to use a moisturizer with it, but my skin looked great after only a few applications."

• Bum...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 24, 2016

For Rosacea "After visiting several dermatologists who pushed the typical drugs marketed by Big Pharma for acne rosacea (Metrogel or Finacea) and finding no success for my condition, I decided to do my own research here on Drugs.com. I came across the rather positive reviews of this more obscure older drug, sodium sulfacetamide sulfur (SSS). All I can say is that reviewers were spot on, and I'm amazed by how good this drug has worked for my rosacea after using it for over a year now! Only a potential problem with getting a prescription for SSS is that it sometimes isn't covered by insurance. My particular insurer no longer has it on its formulary. But thanks to an Rx discount card, I get a bottle or tube for less than $50, which lasts me over six months."

• Anonymous
• February 11, 2011

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Acne "I absolutely love Clarifoam. I have oily, sensitive skin and have had a problem with acne since the age of five. I've tried many other dermatologist-recommended topicals, and they all felt 'caked on.' Clarifoam goes on light, and it's like you can't even feel it. Within the first three days of trying the product, my skin completely cleared up!"

• ros...
• August 25, 2015

For Rosacea "I have suffered from this condition starting in my 30s. Antibiotics made me nauseous, other prescription ointments didn't help much either. Now I was given a wash, it doesn't smell too bad, and it seems to be working already very well after two uses. My face is much less red, and the pustules are already going away, too. I am confident that this medication will help me out a great deal."

• AtL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2018

For Acne "I'm so happy to have finally found a medication that works on my face acne. I use it every day before bed, and in two days, my pimples were gone, and even the scars get lighter and lighter. It does smell like sulfur, but if you use it at night, then use a nice-smelling face wash or mask in the morning, it is completely fine. It doesn't dry out my skin either, like most things did."

• cis...
• January 29, 2011

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Rosacea "Clarifoam EF is a wonderful product. I have rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, and this has been the only thing that doesn't sting or burn. And it actually works. My dermatologist told me to leave it on, and I use it with Halog and Hylatopic Plus foam moisturizer. For cleaning, he recommended CeraVe Hydrating cleanser. It's even more gentle than Cetaphil."

• Kai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2021

For Acne "I have been using sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur consistently for about two weeks now. It was prescribed by my dermatologist. I was also prescribed Clindamycin with it, however, I stopped using the Clindamycin (it severely broke me out in places I never got acne before, extremely large painful pimples). When I used the face wash solely on its own, I started to see great results! My hyperpigmentation and acne scars are even slowly fading away. I do get a few pimples here and there, but the severity and type of pimple I get isn't as bad as it used to be. I would recommend this product to anyone with mild/moderate acne. The only downsides I would say are the smell. It is strong. It can be drying on the skin as well. But I would rather have that than acne."

• Anonymous
• August 13, 2009

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Seborrheic Dermatitis "I had an outbreak of peri-oral dermatitis in addition to my rosacea. I used a high-powered cortisone cream that worked amazingly well, but when I went off of it, I had an extreme rebound outbreak (much worse than I've ever had). I used many natural remedies (aloe gel, aloe juice, lavender), which eased the outbreak but didn't eliminate it. I added the use of Rosula, and within days, my outbreak is almost completely gone. It smells bad, but it seems to work for me."

• Kei...
• May 17, 2011

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Rosacea "Clarifoam has greatly reduced burning, red rosacea breakouts I was getting on my face under my eyes. But I still get them from time to time, just a lot less frequently. It's easy to use. The smell is sulfurous, which bugged me at first, but I am used to it now. My copayment is pretty high for Clarifoam."

• Lor...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 20, 2019

For Rosacea "I have struggled with rosacea for over 20 years. I used to apply the sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur once a day for 10 years. It cleared up my bumps and redness within a few days. I was so relieved! But, after 10 years, this prescribed medicine started to burn and sting my skin and no longer helps my rosacea. With rosacea, what works for you now may not work for you later down the road. I am attempting to make my own sulfur mixture now."

• Ale...
• February 4, 2016

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Acne "My dermatologist prescribed Sumadan to me for my acne. For the past 3 weeks, I have been using it every night and day and have seen great results. My skin only has a few minor pimples, but for the most part, it's smooth and clear. However, recently the wash has begun to dry my skin and sometimes even burn it. I've decreased my usage to once a day, which has helped, but I would not recommend this product to anyone with overly sensitive skin."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 11, 2021

For Acne "Liquid gold. This literally saved my life. You can also use it as a spot treatment. It will take down cysts legit overnight. 20+ years of acne. I’ve tried everything under the sun. This is the only thing that’s worked for me."