Dapsone topical for Acne User Reviews

• KTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2019

Aczone (dapsone) "In my teens, I never had acne. But when I went to college, I developed horrible cystic acne. For the next 15 years, I tried EVERYTHING - oral antibiotics, topicals, extractions, Accutane (twice!), peels, etc., and nothing helped until I went on Spironolactone in my late 30s. However, 8 years on Spiro totally messed up my hormones and put me into early menopause. I started taking hormone replacement recently, and the cystic acne was back with a vengeance. My derm suggested I try Aczone (along with a topical retinoid), and believe me - I was skeptical as no topical had ever done anything for me. Within two weeks - my acne was nearly gone - not just the big painful nodules but also the little hard milia. It has also cleared up my back acne. Give this stuff a try (especially before you go on Spiro) - I know how it feels to think that nothing will work, but this really did."

• acz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2013

Aczone (dapsone) "I am 44. I got the Mirena and developed horrible hormonal acne along my cheeks and jawline. I picked at it. This caused a lot of red and brown spots. After 5 months of trying all different sorts of OTC acne medication and skin care routines, I finally met with a dermatologist who gave me some Aczone samples. THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING. Seriously. Within 1-2 days all the bumps had diminished, and have remained gone except a few here and there. I use 2 times a day - apply the gel on a clean face, add oil-free moisturizer, followed by an oil-free foundation (for day wear). This medication doesn't bleach clothes, and doesn't cause redness or excessive dryness. SO HAPPY."

• KIK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "My doctor prescribed spironolactone 50mg with Aczone and I am so happy! It's been almost a month and my skin is so smooth! I had cystic acne around my cheeks, jawline, and chin area. My skin is very, very oily with big pores but now it's all cleared up, my pores are extremely smaller and less oily... I'm a happy camper."

• Roc...
• December 2, 2011

Aczone (dapsone) "Black female with cystic acne and dark spots on cheeks and under chin! I am so happy with Aczone. 2 months in and I look different without the bumps on my face. It is also slowly breaking up my dark spots too! Really calmed down my acne and I feel good about the progress!"

• Bri...
• February 3, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "I am 27, have had acne starting in the 6th grade. Some products in the past have helped, but Aczone has cleared me right up! This product has given me self-esteem that I never remember having in my life."

• for...
• April 13, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "Honestly, I was skeptical of this product at first because I couldn't seem to find something that would deal with my cystic pimples (I am 31). The product works on my skin, but it took at least 3 months to see results. Since then, I have not had any cystic acne. I use it in the morning and at night. I also use Retin-A at night. I only wash my face once a day to avoid killing my good bacteria, and this actually helped my acne improve too. The product is so worth it, but be patient and give it at least 3 months before deciding if it works or not."

• Ali...
• September 11, 2009

Aczone (dapsone) "I have had severe acne for years. I finally found this topical and am extremely happy. I have been using it for almost a month. I don't get any severe drying but it does keep my skin less oily looking (it's usually very oily). I don't have any peeling, redness, or sun sensitivity. I also have a marked reduction in the inflammation of nodules/cysts. It literally shrinks them after application so I use it before I go out if I have a noticeable red bump or big cyst. I am really pleased and just hoping it gets better from here. It has also improved the texture and look of my scars, so much so friends and family have commented without me asking! I would definitely recommend this, especially if you have severe acne, adult acne, or scarring."

• ang...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2013

Aczone (dapsone) "I am 43 years old and have been cursed with cystic acne on my chin for the last 20 years! I have tried everything! Accutane, smooth beam laser, nothing lasted. Cysts came back. I started using spironolactone, had high hopes, but it lowered my blood pressure, so I had to stop. The dermatologist gave me Aczone, told me to use it 2 times a day and use benzoyl peroxide face wash once a day at night (I use Clean and Clear benzoyl peroxide face wash). It took over 2 months and now I am completely clear! I went back to the dermatologist after 6 weeks in tears because my face was worse than ever. He told me to keep using it and give it three months. I am SO GLAD I listened. I had given up. I did not expect it to work because nothing else did. LOVE THIS!"

• Nee...
• May 15, 2020

"So my daughter has struggled with acne since she was 14. We have tried everything possible. She is now 17 and the dermatologist was all ready for her to start Accutane. After her CMP, her liver enzymes had tripled. I believe this is actually due to an underlying autoimmune issue. The doctor said she could not go on Accutane. She was devastated. The doctor said, let’s try a gel called Dapsone. I can’t believe it. It’s been 3 weeks and my daughter’s skin is amazing. Her scarring and acne have cleared up. Her shoulders, chest, and back are almost completely free of acne!!!!!! I give this product a 20! out of 10!!!! It shows in my daughter’s daily smile."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2009

Aczone (dapsone) "I am a 49-year-old woman with acne, rosacea, and sensitive skin, and I have finally found a solution in Aczone. My face is nearly clear. I won't say it's perfect because I do have an occasional stray bump here and there, but my whole face simply calmed down. I've reduced the number of medications I use to three - Aczone, Oracea, and Kuric cream. I am not photosensitive to this like I have been to other topical treatments. It is a little drying, but nothing like some other medicines I've tried. I found an improvement almost immediately. I am thankful that it has been placed on the market. It's worth every penny to me."

• bro...
• August 9, 2018

Aczone (dapsone) "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!"

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "I haven't seen many people on here comment on using it for over 2 weeks. The first few weeks it worked for me too. Thought it was amazing. I've now been using it for 6 months, hoping it just needs time. Nope, NOTHING. I have mild/moderate acne. I'm 24. I still get cystic acne, especially on my period. I get whiteheads, ones under my skin, blackheads, YOU NAME IT. I still get it. The only time my skin is clear is the week before I get my period."

• Woo...
• January 23, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "After my teen years, I thought I had finally gotten my skin under control. I'm in my early 20s now, and Proactiv just wasn't cutting it anymore. I was developing cystic acne along my jawlines and cheeks, which I have never had before. I then tried the new Proactiv, which made my skin so unbelievably dry and much, much worse. I finally decided to go to the dermatologist and got a prescription for Aczone. For my first use, I put it on right before bed, and the next morning the bumps were, for the most part, flat. I was amazed! I've now been using it for 10 days, and it's crazy how much better my skin is. It's on its way to being completely clear and not dry at all! This is a miracle product!"

• Cak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 19, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "I had very bad cystic acne and had to see a dermatologist. She prescribed Aczone and Tazorac, it did not work, it made me break out worse. I went back to her, and she prescribed doxycycline, an antibiotic, and within the first week, I saw an improvement. I am on antibiotics, Aczone, and Tazorac, which together work awesome, my dark spots and acne scarring are fading also."

• Jaa...
• May 21, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "I had cystic acne on my jawline and cheeks for almost 2 years. I have been using many medications like benzoyl peroxide creams, salicylic acid, and over-the-counter creams. But nothing was working out. 2 months ago, I went to another dermatologist, and she prescribed me Aczone cream to use 2 times a day. It really worked for me. Within 2 weeks, I can see the difference. New acne almost stopped appearing, and even the acne that is trying to come out is clearing up fast. I am so happy that my skin cleared up pretty soon. But if I stop using it for a few days, acne starts coming back again. Also, the scars are still there. I think they are fading a little, but still not completely. I am happy my doctor prescribed me this."

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 14, 2018

Aczone (dapsone) "At the end of October, my almost 14-year-old, who had always had such great skin, started to have terrible breakouts. We tried so many OTC products, and she cut out sugar, dairy, and would drink gallons of water each day, and it seemed to get worse. I took her to a wonderful dermatologist on Nov. 26, and she prescribed Aczone 7.5%. She started using it that night. She has not skipped one night, and after 2 1/2 weeks, her skin looks SO GOOD! The reviews are right, you won't see immediate results, you have to be patient. She continued getting a new pimple almost every day for the first 2 weeks, but they cleared up so fast, and for the last 4 days, she hasn't gotten anything new, and everything else has faded. She washes her face with Cetaphil, waits 20 minutes to apply the Aczone, then waits another 30 before applying her Cetaphil night cream moisturizer. She plans on using this for a very long time! Please don't give up right away, I know it takes a little longer for some people."

• map...
• September 22, 2020

Aczone (dapsone) "Aczone made my acne worse! My derm prescribed Aczone 5% (twice a day) for my adult nodulocystic cystic acne. He said my case was mild, so I don’t really need the 7.5%. During the 1st week, I thought I found my holy grail. It dried my existing acne, and redness was calmer. On the second week, I started noticing new bumps on places I don’t normally get acne (forehead and temples). I thought it was just a phase and waited and waited till it came to a point that I couldn’t go out of the house! On my 6th week, I still see new breakouts, and this time, they’re in clusters! Far worse than what I had. I never had this kind of flare-up before. I called my derm to book an appointment, and the nurse just told me that Aczone wasn’t supposed to break me out and to stop using it. So I stopped, but boy, the damage it did to my skin will not be an easy fix. I only used Aczone with a gentle cleanser and Avene Tolerance. These two have no actives, and I’m very certain that it was Aczone that caused these enormous acne!"

• Jac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 17, 2019

Aczone (dapsone) "I am a middle-aged male and have been experiencing problems with acne for the past 8-10 years. I have been on Accutane 4 times and would experience clear skin for about a year every time after my treatment. My acne would always resurface, and it would be an uphill battle to keep it at bay. I would also like to add that I experienced breakouts most frequently during the winter months. After habitually visiting my dermatologist, I was finally prescribed Aczone but did not expect much from topical treatment. I have been applying for about six months, and my skin is not only completely clear, but I am able to actually touch my face and eat foods I NEVER used to eat in the past. I strongly recommend this product to any male experiencing the problems I have. Acne is the most frustrating situation I had faced, and it killed my self-esteem. If you have severe cystic acne, I suggest you clear it up with Accutane and immediately switch to dapsone to keep it under control."

• rac...
• March 6, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "This product works so well. I have been using it every day for 2 weeks now and have no acne anymore. It's amazing. I love it. I highly recommend this product. I'd buy even without my insurance covering it, it's that good!"

• SG2...
• August 14, 2016

Aczone (dapsone) "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."

• Jen...
• May 30, 2015

Aczone (dapsone) "I am a 44-year-old female who, after having clear skin my entire life, had a sudden breakout of cystic acne. I was devastated and went to my dermatologist immediately. She was rather dismissive and put me on Acanya and Oracea. This did nothing except make me feel like I had the flu (Oracea). I decided to try a new dermatologist. My new derm took me immediately off Oracea because, in her words, I don't have rosacea. She also took me off Acanya because, in her words, she would use it on maybe a 9-year-old! She started me on Aczone and Tazarotene. Within 3 days, I was completely clear. Now, if I even start to get a cystic pimple, it is gone within a day! It is perfect for cystic hormonal acne:) I am so happy to be clear and confident:)"

• To...
• February 17, 2015

Aczone (dapsone) "Being 60 years old and still having acne, I've been able to try lots of OTC and prescription medicines for bad skin, from antibiotics to Retin-A to tons of other products. Aczone is the only thing that has actually worked. I've been using it for over a year now and love it. The product never made my skin worse like many products I have tried. It got better right away and has been clear now since I started using it."

• daw...
• August 21, 2009

Aczone (dapsone) "This stuff is amazing! When I hit 30, I started breaking out horribly. I'm talking at least 3 a day, including the deep cystic ones. My dermatologist started me on this, and I noticed a difference in a couple of days. Two weeks later, I was 85% clear. I've been on this now for 5 weeks and am now at 95%. I do get an occasional one here and there, but it's nothing like I was dealing with before. You can buy over-the-counter things that you want, but this will get your face clean, and it's stayed clear for me. Knock on wood!"

• 4ey...
• February 15, 2014

Aczone (dapsone) "I have cystic acne on my cheeks and on the sides of my lips. I had a bad breakout prior to getting this, so when I started using it, it took only 2 days for these to clear up, which was awesome. I've only been using it for 2 weeks, but so far, so good. Also, I think it's helping with the healing after the zit. When I would normally get a dime-sized purple spot after the cystic acne, this has cleared my acne without there being a spot afterward, so that's a plus. I have insurance, but I was still given a discount card for this: $25 with insurance, $75 without insurance."

• Anonymous
• October 1, 2013

Aczone (dapsone) "I'm 36 years old, and I've had acne on and off since I was 12 years old. Within the last 5 years, it has gotten significantly worse, and I've tried just about every type of medicated treatment. Nothing really worked. I recently went to my dermatologist for a refill on my Minocycline (oral antibiotic) and decided to ask about Aczone gel. I've only been using it for less than a week, and I can't believe how well it's working on my face. I use it in conjunction with Minocycline. My acne has significantly reduced, and my face feels smooth. I'm very excited about the results, and I highly recommend Aczone. It's definitely worth a try if you have painful, stubborn acne."