Ranked by community score across 68 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
Azelaic acid 10% for redness, acne, and dark marks; pills hard.
The Ordinary21 mentions
Daily Care Acne Pads With Salicylic Acid, Maximum Strength
2% salicylic-acid wipe pads for blackheads, KP, and breakouts; drying.
Stridex12 mentions
Studies found azelaic acid beats placebo; Reddit reports calmer redness and fading marks.
Good Molecules4 mentions
Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate
10% sulfur targets pimples; Reddit agrees, and one study found fewer acne spots.
The Ordinary3 mentions
Studies support azelaic acid for acne; Redditors report clearer breakouts and discoloration.
Naturium5 mentions
10% azelaic acid plus salicylic acid for redness and breakouts; can sting.
Paula's Choice5 mentions
For texture/pores, Redditors most often reach for azelaic acid spot treatments, especially The Ordinary, reporting smoother skin and fewer bumps or redness. Sulfur and salicylic-acid pads also appear among the recommendations, but praise centers on azelaic acid.
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not any one product.
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