Sodium sulfacetamide and sulfur cleanser is a product used for the topical control of acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis. The product contains 100 mg of sodium sulfacetamide and 50 mg of sulfur in an emulsion base containing 10% urea, benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, fragrance, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate, lithium magnesium sodium silicate, magnesium aluminum silicate, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium thiosulfate, stearyl alcohol, and xanthan gum.
Positive:
- Sodium sulfacetamide exerts a bacteriostatic effect against sulfonamide-sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms commonly associated with secondary bacterial infections in acne vulgaris.
- Sulfur acts as a keratolytic agent, helping to remove the top layer of dead skin.
Negative:
- This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.
- Occasionally, a slight discoloration of fabric may occur when an excessive amount of the product is used and comes in contact with white fabrics.
Ingredients:
- Sodium sulfacetamide: a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity.
- Sulfur: acts as a keratolytic agent.
- Urea: a humectant that helps to retain moisture in the skin.
- Benzyl alcohol: a preservative.
- Cetyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener.
- Fragrance: added for scent.
- Glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate: emulsifiers that help to mix oil and water-based ingredients.
- Lithium magnesium sodium silicate: a thickener.
- Magnesium aluminum silicate: an absorbent and thickener.
- Phenoxyethanol: a preservative.
- Propylene glycol: a humectant that helps to retain moisture in the skin.
- Purified water: a solvent[[1]](https://www.drugs.com/pro/sodium-sulfacetamide-and...
