Ranked by community score across 11 mentions on Reddit
The why
A 10% sulfur ointment you use short-contact as a mask or spot treatment. Redditors reach for it on acne, fungal acne, and rosacea flares, and the study backs acne improvement. Dryness and irritation are the catch.
One minus
Dries skin out fast
Good forOily Skin
Ibuprofen piconol spot cream for angry pimples; shrinks, flattens, and calms redness.
Lion3 mentions
Azelaic acid 10% for redness, acne, and dark marks; pills hard.
The Ordinary3 mentions
For cystic acne, Redditors frequently recommend sulfur ointments, azelaic acid suspensions, and Pair Acne Cream W as effective spot treatments. Sulfur ointments are praised for quick cyst reduction but can be harsh, while azelaic acid aids healing with fewer application issues.
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