Do not use sulfur on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin or on open wounds. Avoid abrasive, harsh, or drying soaps and cleansers while using sulfur topical.
Topical sulfur causes drying and peeling of the skin.
This allows excess oil and dirt to be easily washed away. Sulfur topical is used to treat acne. Sulfur topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Do not use sulfur topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. It could make these conditions much worse.