Aczone and Vomiting: What Users Say

• bro...
• August 9, 2018

For Acne "I am 24 years old, African American female with caramel skin. I have been on topical medications for my moderate hormonal acne. About a year ago, my skin went crazy, went back to a dermatologist, and was prescribed Aczone 7.5 gel. I 100% always look up reviews before I use a product, so I felt the need to write a review for my experience. It's literally amazing. You do go through a purging period, but please stick with it. It's been 4 months, and my face is beautiful and clear again. Just have a couple of dark spots, but all in all, I'm really happy with the results. Every now and then, I get a breakout, but it clears up quickly. It goes on smooth under makeup. Skin routine AM: Neutrogena acne-prone facial bar, Aczone, (wait 10 mins) then apply moisturizer. At night, wash face and put some Retin-A cream for my dark spots. I use Aczone only once a day. Please give it the full 12 weeks to clear you up, it works! I hope this review helped, the same way other reviewers helped me stick with it!"

• SG2...
• August 14, 2016

For Acne "Before I was prescribed Aczone, I looked on this site for reviews. I've been on it for about 9 weeks now, and while I've never written a review of a drug, this one warrants it. In my early 20s, I started breaking out worse than I ever did as a teenager. I tried OTC everything, which did nothing, and even shelled out for Proactiv, which only seemed to inflame it. When finally I went to the derm, she told me that adult onset acne is common and that Aczone + antibiotic would kick it. The antibiotic (minocycline) was awful, and after vomiting for 2 days, I went off it. Aczone on its own, however, has been a true lifesaver. My painful, deep, cystic acne is gone. Only rare whiteheads now. Truly life-changing. I wish I could post before/after pix."

• Vls...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2017

For Acne "I cannot tell you how this product helped me. Background: I am 32 years old, never had acne until 30 years old. I went to the doctor and tried this out; it worked miracles. My face purged for about a month, but I let it do its thing. If you use this the way you are supposed to, then this should cure it. I have used it for about 2 months. Yes, my face got dry, it purged, it got red, but it goes away. If you wanna put makeup on after the cream, you must wait at least 30 minutes after application. I swear by this cream; my dermatologist, Dr. Brown. This cream takes time; you are not gonna see results right away. Just like any cream, machine (Clarisonic) needs to purge all your pimples and the ones that are embedded in your skin."

• Sum...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2016

For Acne "I've had moderate acne until I was about 15, then it started breaking out severely on my cheeks since I moved to Texas, with the weather and hormones starting to kick in. Also, I was always oily and still am sadly. And going to the dermatologist to figure out how to deal with it. I'm now 17, and I never wear makeup and religiously wash my face and use a toner. I went to the dermatologist recently, and they gave me a prescription of Aczone, and it cleared my face up in about 1 and a half to 2 months. My face burned, purged, and dried (don't pick!), but it helped. You just have to stick with it and give yourself a pep talk that it's worth it at the end. I'm left with a few pimples. It's better than the cystic outbreaks and clogged pores I had."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 6, 2018

For Acne "I have been on this gel since a few years back when I first started to experience bad breakouts. I was started at the 1% gel and saw very little difference. In the past year, I have been prescribed antibiotics, Tazorac, even switching my diet, as well as many other things to help my skin, and nothing worked. In the past few months, my dermatologist has had me on the Aczone 7.5% gel, and this has worked amazingly for my skin. I've experienced no purging or flakiness, and it has worked wonders for my skin. Although it works well, I do suggest that you use a heavy moisturizer on top after it dries off if you are concerned about having dry skin. It has helped to control my breakouts, but takes significantly longer to get rid of larger cystic acne. Overall, this product has worked amazingly."

• Acz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2022

For Acne "Although the first two weeks were rough with purging, my skin is now ten times smoother. After week three, your skin will start to clear up fast!"