Sodium Sulfacetamide Reviews
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Prescription summary (136 votes) |
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4.1/5 |
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3.9/5 |
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Common brand names:
Klaron,
Novacet,
Sulfacet-R |
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Chad, Ohio
Jul 30th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | It works pretty well, I'll still get a small pimple every now and then but no major breakouts and no large ugly zits. It's clear, easy to apply and does not have any negative effects on my skin. |
| Cons: | None really. Klaron is expensive but there are alternatives available that are much cheaper. |
| Bottom Line: | I really like this stuff, my only concern is that it's an antibiotic, so all I'm doing is breeding resistant bacteria and eventually it will stop working. We'll see... As for the cost, here in the US at least there is an alternative drug called Sebizon. Klaron was a non preferred product through my insurance and was a $60 copay. Sebizon is only a $12 copay, and is also available in generic so it only cost me $5. Ask your doctor to write your prescription for Sebizon instead and it will likely save you some money, it's 10% Sodium Sulfacetamide as well and in my experience works just as well. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Chad has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 5.00 |
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Colleen, Philadelphia, PA
Jul 29th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | I have been on Klaron for 1 week and it is the first time I have set foot outside the house with out makeup in 7 years! It does not smell, sting, burn, tighten or bleach anything. I cannot believe the difference. |
| Cons: | I have insurance but I would definitely pay the $142.00 is cost without it. I have spent way more on so many products. You only need a little bit too. |
| Bottom Line: | I am 36 and have been battling Adult acne for 7 years. The depression it has caused has also caused me to gain 100 lbs. I had tried everything except Sodium Sulfacetamide until 1 week ago. I am using it in combination with MD Forte Facial Cleanser I. It is the only med with which I have seen such dramatic results.
Goes on well under makeup too. My face is so clear I don't even recognize myself in the mirror. I am so happy! If you have suffered like I have this may be your only hope. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Colleen has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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Lisa, Denver, CO
Jul 29th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Has really helped to prevent the little under the surface hormonal cysts that I get along my jawline and neck. |
| Cons: | I could see cost being the main con for most people. Fortunately, my insurance pays for most of it. |
| Bottom Line: | I have been using this every AM for a few months now and am quite pleased. My doc recommended this, along with Differin cream for PM, and an oral medication. I never filled the oral, and stopped using the Differin after I found that the Cosmedix Refine 8% product I have used for years works better, and I only apply that every few nights. Other than those two products, I just use wash (Vanicream bar at night and Cosmedix Purity wash in AM) and a good sunscreen every AM before makeup (Neutrogena Dry Touch SPF 30 or higher). Haven't had a break out in months. I do also get a mild chemical peel once per month. Between the peel and product I'm probably averaging at least $100 a month on my face, but it is well worth it to be clear and confident. I have struggled with mild to moderate acne for over 20 years. But ever since finding a routine that works for me, I get compliments on my skin frequently and people often guess my age at 10 years younger! Good luck all. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Lisa has used this item for a few months. |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
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Deborah, California
Jul 27th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | It is clear so I can use durning the day under make-up. There is no smell. Doesn't dry my skin. I can tell already that it making huge difference. |
| Cons: | I haven't been using too long to find any cons yet. I'm just hoping I don't become immune and/or resistant to it as it is an antibiotic |
| Bottom Line: | My medical wouldn't pay for Klaron, so I payed full price out of pocket--$138 dollars. However, the bottle is very large and you only need a nickle size amount to spread all over your face. I really like this stuff so far. I would do just about anything to get clear skin, so I actually didn't mind paying the amount I did as I can tell it is doing wonders in only a week! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Deborah has used this item for about a week. |
| Price Paid: | 138.00 |
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JC, Illinois
Jul 17th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Clears skin, helps picked pimples heal faster, doesn't bleach clothes, no smell |
| Cons: | generic brand comes in bottle that leaks when you try and travel with it |
| Bottom Line: | I have tried almost everything for those under the skin breakouts and nothing has ever worked. I have been dealing with this since I was 10 years old and am now 25. I would actually miss out on trips to the beach or any other activity that could cause my makeup to come off. I tried this medication after seeing it on this sight and I finally can let people see me with out makeup. One side of my face was always red and broken out and now it is almost flawless. I had no reaction to this medication. My skin got better right away. I can not say enough about it. I combined it with the proactive wash and every now and then a saciylic acid astringint. The bottom line is though that this medication is what made the difference. Everytime i use it I pray it keeps working bc it seems to good to be true. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | JC has used this item for about a month. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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Anne, New York, NY
Jul 13th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | I use the Sulfacet-R version and it works consistently well. It clears up pimples without leaving scars, but it is important not to bother the acne; just apply the lotion. It is not meant to heal acne scars, so I would use another product for that. |
| Cons: | There are no cons to report. |
| Bottom Line: | OTC products did not work for me, so my dermatologist prescribes this and it is very valuable... a little bit goes a long way.
It is not covered by my insurance and I pay $60.00 USD, and it is well worth it. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
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cloud king 50, boston, MA
Jul 9th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | dries up everything....you can feel the change in your skin within a few days |
| Cons: | using with tretinoin so i of course got the dreaded breakout...also on minocycline 100mg which works really well against inflammation... |
| Bottom Line: | you grow out of acne... my brother had it for 3 years and it just went away with no meds.....you'll get through it and so will I. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | cloud king 50 has used this item for a few weeks. |
| Price Paid: | 10.00 |
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C, CA
Jul 7th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Well i guess the pro is people on the site claim how well it works |
| Cons: | I couldnt wait to try it...I got a script had it filled and then after using it had a allergic reation! Was crazy with itch.. |
| Bottom Line: | So dissapointed that I am allergic to it! Now I have a whole big bottle that i paid for just sitting here...Well I have to tell ya when you start using this PLEASE use just a tiny bit to see if you have any allergic reaction to it! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | C has used this item for a day or two. |
| Price Paid: | 20.00 |
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Alyssa, Boston
Jun 11th, 2007 |
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| Bottom Line: | I have been on tetracyclin, retin-a, i've tried pro active, wash my face everyday... and these stupid whiteheads don't go away. I was loosing hope!!! I went to the derm again, and he gave me this stuff. I've been using it for three days and my face is significantly clearer!! All the acne is drying up, even those annoying little whiteheads. The great thing about it is that it doesn't dry or irritate your face like retinoinds, and it has a tint that blends into your skin and actually covers up red marks. Great product, I recommend it to anyone, I didn't pay anything because I have insurance but the generic is like sixty dollars or something!!! |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Usage: | Alyssa has used this item for about a week. |
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Ali, Brick, NJ
May 7th, 2007 |
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| Pros: | Sulfacet-R works great for acne and is a topical antibiotic. I have used it for many years but it is very expensive without a prescription. |
| Cons: | Expense is about $75.00 without a prescription |
| Bottom Line: | I do not currently have any insurance and need this product for my skin. Is there any way I can buy Sulfacet-R literally without a prescription? I don't understand why the FDA will now allow this topical solution without a prescription. It is not a controlled substance by any means, and I use it as a foundation because it comes with a color blend tube so that you can choose your desired skin color. |
| Recommended: | Yes |
| Price Paid: | 75.00 |
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