Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical and Burning: What Users Say

• cis...
• January 29, 2011

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Rosacea "Clarifoam EF is a wonderful product. I have rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis, and this has been the only thing that doesn't sting or burn. And it actually works. My dermatologist told me to leave it on, and I use it with Halog and Hylatopic Plus foam moisturizer. For cleaning, he recommended CeraVe Hydrating cleanser. It's even more gentle than Cetaphil."

• Kei...
• May 17, 2011

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Rosacea "Clarifoam has greatly reduced burning, red rosacea breakouts I was getting on my face under my eyes. But I still get them from time to time, just a lot less frequently. It's easy to use. The smell is sulfurous, which bugged me at first, but I am used to it now. My copayment is pretty high for Clarifoam."

• Lor...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 20, 2019

For Rosacea "I have struggled with rosacea for over 20 years. I used to apply the sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur once a day for 10 years. It cleared up my bumps and redness within a few days. I was so relieved! But, after 10 years, this prescribed medicine started to burn and sting my skin and no longer helps my rosacea. With rosacea, what works for you now may not work for you later down the road. I am attempting to make my own sulfur mixture now."

• Ale...
• February 4, 2016

Sulfacetamide sodium/sulfur topical for Acne "My dermatologist prescribed Sumadan to me for my acne. For the past 3 weeks, I have been using it every night and day and have seen great results. My skin only has a few minor pimples, but for the most part, it's smooth and clear. However, recently the wash has begun to dry my skin and sometimes even burn it. I've decreased my usage to once a day, which has helped, but I would not recommend this product to anyone with overly sensitive skin."

• Orl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2016

For Acne "I 100% agree about the smell. It's pretty bad, do not let it touch your clothes or good luck getting rid of the smell. Your face smells like sulfur after the wash, and your sink smells like sulfur as well. I would recommend using this during a shower only due to not having it touch your clothes and to make sure it washes off completely. If it gets in your eyes, prepare for a lot of burning. For acne, it's pretty good, but just be careful."

• Jul...
• January 14, 2016

For Acne "My dermatologist recommended Sumadan to me, and I used it for a couple of days. After about 3 uses, right when I washed my face with it, my face started burning. My face was covered in hives and was burning hot. The dermatologist said to keep it as the rash is common, but I just couldn't because I was in so much pain. Eventually, she prescribed me something else."

• mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2019

For Rosacea "I have tried Acello cleanser twice, the first time for 2 months and the second time for 1.5 months (1 year apart). Both times it cleared my acne rosacea within days, and my skin felt great for about 2 weeks. Slowly it got more sensitive, and by month 1.5, my skin burned/stung so much that I had to quit using it. I was using it once/day and moisturizing. I am so disappointed since it did such a good job clearing my bumps. I'm wondering if I have a sulfa allergy. I may try plain sulfur as soon as I can heal my skin from this latest try with the Acello wash. I have not used the wash in 3 weeks, and my skin is still stinging/burning and feeling tight."

• mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 28, 2019

For Rosacea "I have tried Acello cleanser twice, the first time for 2 months and the second time for 1.5 months (1 year apart). Both times it cleared my acne rosacea within days, and my skin felt great for about 2 weeks. Slowly it got more sensitive, and by month 1.5, my skin burned/stung so much that I had to quit using it. I was using it once/day and moisturizing. I am so disappointed since it did such a good job clearing my bumps. I'm wondering if I have a sulfa allergy. I may try plain sulfur as soon as I can heal my skin from this latest try with the Acello wash. I have not used the wash in 3 weeks, and my skin is still stinging/burning and feeling tight."