Sulfur Ointment — Reddit Reviews
by De La Cruz
55recommendationsacross 26 Reddit threads
Updated July 2, 2026
What the community says
10% sulfur ointment praised for cystic acne and rosacea relief, often used as a short-contact mask, but notorious for drying and irritating sensitive or compromised skin barriers.
From Reddit
Backed by 26 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Effective spot treatment for deep cystic acne and inflammation reduction
- Helps clear seborrheic dermatitis and rosacea flares per community reports
- Affordable and readily available; used as a mask or wash-off treatment
Watch out for
- Strong drying effect requires diligent moisturizing and short contact times
- Can cause redness, flaking, and skin barrier disruption especially in sensitive or rosacea-prone skin
- Smell and residue can be unpleasant and linger on skin/clothing
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Real Reddit threads
26 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare +4 more
