| For treating acne, sulfur treatments are among of | | | | redness of the skin. Some of these products also |
| the oldest known. Sulfur was used in early times | | | | cause discoloration of the skin and some of these |
| for treatment of skin problems like dandruff and | | | | products have unique sulfur odor. At the initial |
| dermatitis, warts, etc. Sulfur is a natural element, | | | | start of the treatment these side effects are |
| and has a typical odor. Sulfur is available both as | | | | worst, so it is necessary to begin slowly and then |
| over the counter skin care products and in | | | | gradually increase the dose as may be required. |
| prescription medications. If sulfur is applied topically | | | | It is very rare that topical sulfur will lead to |
| the skin dries up and starts to peel. | | | | severe issues with the skin. In case you feel that |
| Some of the benefits of using sulfur are- pore | | | | the skin is too dry and irritated; you need to |
| blockages are prevented from forming and | | | | reduce your usage for sometime. Be careful not |
| oiliness are reduced. There are a number of | | | | to begin usage of sulfur acne products in case |
| products where sulfur is found like lotions, soaps, | | | | your skin is already irritated, or chapped. Just in |
| masks, cleansers, etc. On the different products | | | | case you are already using a prescribed acne |
| of sulfur there are usage directions given. These | | | | treatment; you need to take medical advice |
| directions should be followed when using sulfur | | | | before making use of any sulfur products. Mixing |
| acne products. Some products can be applied | | | | of sulfur acne products with already prescribed |
| overnight, some during the day, some need to be | | | | medication for acne may lead to skin irritation. |
| rinsed up in sometime. | | | | Even if you are using over the counter |
| There are some side effects with sulfur acne | | | | treatments, use of sulfur may cause excess |
| products. These side effects include peeling, | | | | dryness. |
| burning, and dryness, irritation of the skin and | | | | |