Dapsone topical for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• cle...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 24, 2013

"I'm 18, and I never had bad acne when I was younger. Then, when I was 16, I started on birth control. My hormones went crazy, and I started breaking out everywhere. I went to my dermatologist, and she recommended Aczone along with using Cetaphil face wash twice a day. I started seeing results after a couple of days. It did take time to see full results. After 2 1/2 months, I had beautiful, clear skin, which is something I hadn't seen in a long time. I suggest you have patience with this product. I know I did, and I am very pleased with the results."

• Nik...
• November 10, 2015

"Highly recommend it. I am 38 and have had acne since my teens. I have tried pretty much everything, including topical, oral, BCP, Accutane. I have become quite sensitive to oral medications over the years, and none of the topicals seemed to help anymore, i.e., Retin A, benzoyl peroxide. I saw a dermatologist recently who suggested Aczone for hormonal acne, which is what I have, and I was quite skeptical, but to my surprise, it really did help. After a couple of weeks, I stopped having new breakouts, especially not the major cystic type acne that lasts for weeks and leaves scars. I have not had any side effects. If you have tried everything else, this is worth a shot, especially if you suffer from hormonal acne."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2013

"I struggled with acne since beginning middle school. All other topical medications were too harsh and either irritated my skin to where it was red and overly oily, or it made my acne worse. Yes, it's normal to get worse before getting better, but after months of the other medicines, it never got better. While using Aczone, my acne never got worse, only better after the first few days. I have been using it for about 4 months now, and my skin is completely smooth besides the occasional pimple that is barely there. All I have left to take care of are the scars that were left over the years. Strongly recommend Aczone to all with sensitive skin!"

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2014

"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."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2015

"I'm a 46-year-old female. Over the past five years or so, I developed acne around my mouth and chin. My old derm said it was hormonal, and for years I used Finacea (and tretinoin for wrinkles). It just got worse and worse. I switched dermatologists. The new derm prescribed Aczone. Within about two weeks, I saw HUGE improvement. It's been 5 weeks now, and the acne is completely gone. This is a miracle! I can even eat chocolate now without breaking out, which ALWAYS caused breakouts before. And I have had zero side effects."

• Kir...
• June 4, 2015

"If you are a female suffering from cystic/hormonal acne, please give Aczone a try. During my sophomore year of college, I developed cystic acne on my jawline. I felt miserable all the time, caking on so much makeup just to feel normal. Aczone cleared up my skin in a week and is still clear a month later! However, I am still dealing with hyperpigmentation spots on my jaw/cheeks. Best of luck to you!"

• 11...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2014

"I'm a 20-year-old female who's been battling moderate to severe acne since middle school. I've been wearing hypoallergenic Almay makeup since I was 12 because I was so self-conscious of my skin. After unsuccessfully fighting it on my own, I went to a dermatologist who put me on Oracea to take in the morning and Aczone to apply at night. It's only been a week, but I have had zero breakouts! The pimples I had prior to this have vanished, and my dark spots are fading. I use Aczone at night after washing my face with Neutrogena acne-prone skin soap (also recommended by my dermatologist). It has made my skin a little dry, but it used to be so oily that it seems to have balanced things out. Hopefully, it will continue to work!"

• 4ey...
• February 15, 2014

"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
• February 29, 2012

"I have been using Aczone for about a month now. I have had acne for years. I am now 26 and have recently experienced a pretty bad flare-up of my acne, so for the first time, I went to the dermatologist. After a couple of bad products, I finally got introduced to Aczone...and I love it. Since starting on it, my skin has cleared up dramatically without peeling or sensitivity issues. I use it once a day and have managed to still be using the tiny 3 g tube that I got as a sample, so a little goes a long way. I have a coupon for it when I finally fill my prescription (which I WILL be doing, regardless of the cost). Also, it's important for me to say that I am not on anything else--just Aczone."

• Anonymous
• April 2, 2010

"I have tried almost everything under the sun as related to acne medicine. The only thing that worked for me is Aczone. I have only been using it for 10 days now, but my face has cleared up so fast. I have never seen my skin look so good in the last 5 years. It doesn't irritate the skin and goes on very light and absorbs right in. Highly, highly recommended."

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 12, 2019

"BEST. ACNE. MEDICINE. EVER. I used Aczone for I’d say 2 months, and boom, acne, GONE. I have been continuously using Aczone now for probably 4 years, and it is still my tried and true. Whenever I do get a pimple here and there, I apply a dot of the product to the area a few times a day, and within 24 hours it’s gone!"

• pri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2014

"Aczone works really well. I had a lot of acne on my face, especially on my chin area, upper lip, and forehead due to bacterial infection and hormonal changes. After applying Aczone for about 3 weeks, I could find a difference in my face, and it was amazing, my face was clear. So, I would recommend this to everyone, and the best thing about Aczone is it will not make your skin too dry like other creams."

• red...
• May 24, 2017

"I am a 25 y/o African American female, and I never had to see a dermatologist up until Nov 2016 because my face had turned for the worse after quitting BC! I had huge, painful cystic acne on my jawline and cheeks (hormonal). My first few visits to the derm, I was recommended the normal Cetaphil, & topical & oral clindamycin. Fail. I was prescribed Aczone 5% (once a day) in March 2017, and my skin is on its way to being flawless! It definitely gets worse between weeks 2-5, like additional acne in places I never had it before-worse, but it will get better! Don't quit! I'm on week 8 now. I may get a tiny pimple or 2 here & there, but that's it. I will say that I upped my dose to 2x a day & still use the Cetaphil prior. I'm happy I didn't have to resort to spiro =)"

• Can...
• August 19, 2016

"Never written a review, but this product is sensational. Best cream on the market, doesn't irritate skin and is very effective for preventing and healing acne. Works well on the face, but even better on the chest/back, I found. Just a few heads up. Don't use with any hydrogen peroxide-based products (moisturizer cream, etc.), as this will temporarily turn your skin brown. Also, don't apply too much at a time, as it takes a long time to absorb (it will be visible for a short period). After using Accutane, I thought that was the only thing that could really help acne, but this works almost as well."

• Too...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2013

"I began experiencing acne when I turned 35. Of course, I thought this was odd due to being midway to 40, so I dealt with it as long as I could. I tried Proactiv, it worked for a while, Neutrogena, nothing was happening. It was almost like my face took turns on which side would break out first. I was always self-conscious and began wearing makeup to mask the acne and the dark spots. Finally, I became frustrated and decided to see a dermatologist for my never-ending battle with my face. The dermatologist recommended I try Doryx and Aczone. At first, I did not see any change, but it has now been almost three weeks and I notice a difference. Waiting for better results."

• Smi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

"I've had acne ever since I was 14, but throughout the years, it just got worse and worse. In February of 2019, my acne became the worst it has ever been, it affected my mood every day and sometimes to the point where I wouldn't want to leave my house. I went to the dermatologist and was prescribed Aczone along with another topical cream called Bianca (which is a retinoid). The doctor told me to apply the Aczone in the morning and the Bianca at night, and as skeptical as I was about these creams, let me just tell you they work. You have to be patient because it does get worse before it gets better. I started the medication in April, and my skin didn't clear up until September, but please do not give up on this medication because it saved my self-esteem. It's also important to remember to only put a pea-sized amount... When I first started, I would put a lot more than required, and it started to make my face oily, which caused more breakouts. Use only a little bit, and it goes a long way!"

• mut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2013

"I have had severe grade 4 cystic acne for well over 10 years now. I only really get cystic acne on my chin and jawline (the rest of my skin is immaculate), and I don't have these nodules constantly, just every month or so. My nodules were so bad and large that I would need 3 to 4 injections to bring the swelling down. My initial road with Aczone was rough, and truthfully did not work very well until I started to use it with other products. I still continued to break out and was losing hope, however, Aczone in combination with these 2 other products has worked miracles for me. I use Equate BP cleanser and Alpha Hydrox intensive serum 14% (the best product ever) over the Aczone 2 times a day, and my results have been amazing."

• KMF...
• February 12, 2014

"My dermatologist prescribed me Aczone (morning) and Veltin (similar to Retin A in the evening)... Wow! My 4-month results are amazing. I think Aczone played a major part in minimizing my current cystic acne and keeping newly formed acne under control. My friend started using Retin A for the same reasons during the same time I started my treatment. Our results were night and day. A lot of treatments will make your acne 'get worse before it gets better.' The major benefit of Aczone is not going through that phase. So far, so GREAT! I am completely acne-free. I haven't had a pimple in almost a month!"

• Rac...
• September 8, 2013

"After I stopped taking my birth control pill, I had experienced full-blown severe acne. My body was used to taking it for 7 years, so my hormones have been all out of whack. I wanted to cry every day in the mirror, looking at myself being 21 years old with a pizza face. Tried EVERYTHING, and as soon as I was about to give up, I was prescribed Aczone. After ONE DAY, I began to see a difference. I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and am almost completely acne-free. I SWEAR by this stuff, it is the best thing that's ever happened to me regarding skin."

• BJH...
• January 6, 2017

"I have struggled with chin acne for most of my adult life (now 63). I have pretty much tried everything, but my sensitive skin just did not tolerate most products, even benzoyl peroxide 2.5%. So, kind of at the end of my rope, I decided to try Aczone. After a week, I was ready to give up! I had about 20 new lesions -- but after reading about how it can take a few weeks to see any improvement -- I stuck it out. It took about 12 weeks to see a huge improvement to the point that I don't have any lesions at all! The overall tone of my skin is much less pigmented and translucent and now looks like it matches the rest of my skin. So, my advice to others wanting to try it is to stick with it. I have received many compliments on the change!"

• LTa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2019

"I use Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser, Aczone, and Neutrogena Oil-Free SPF 15 moisturizer, which have healed my acne. I no longer get cystic acne or nodules. Occasionally, I get pimples, but this medication heals them in 1-2 days. Definitely worth the try!! Be careful what foundation brand you use too because that was the culprit to my acne as well. For foundation, I use Revlon's combination skin foundations and a foundation brush by e.l.f. Sharing because most people don’t post their success stories."

• vir...
• March 26, 2012

"Aczone is amazing! I am 36 years old and have had adult acne my whole adult life. As I got older, it changed, but I had never known a time when I wasn't breaking out somewhere. I've been to dermatologists for years, and nothing they gave me ever worked. While my acne was not severe, it did make me self-conscious. I went to a new dermatologist a year ago, and she prescribed Aczone. She told me it could take up to 2 months to work, but I thought I'd try it. This is seriously the miracle I've been looking for, it started working right away. I no longer get cystic acne, and when I do get a blemish, Aczone dramatically cuts down on the heal time, it pretty much makes my acne go away within a couple of days, and I haven't had any dryness."

• MSD...
• September 29, 2013

"I started suffering from moderate cystic acne in my mid-30s, and Aczone is the only medication that has helped (aside from oral antibiotics, which I didn't want to take long term). I noticed a difference almost immediately. I'm now 3 weeks into my treatment plan, and my skin is perfectly clear. I use Aczone in the morning, Glycolix 5-2 pads late in the afternoon, and Tretinoin 0.05% at night. I moisturize dry spots with Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Serum. My skin hasn't looked this good in years!"

• Mis...
• October 2, 2013

"I started breaking out for the first time when I turned 20 years old. It was terrible, cystic acne, and I tried everything before going to the dermatologist. When I finally did, I was prescribed Aczone and Retin-A. During the first three weeks, my skin got worse. All my cystic acne rose to the top and turned into whiteheads. My skin also became flaky at the same time from the Retin-A. I wanted to stop and give up, but I'm so glad I didn't. Now my skin is almost completely clear, and it's been 6 weeks. Please don't give up on this treatment. Continue to use it as your doctor prescribed, and you will see results. I still have some redness, but overall, my skin is smooth, and I finally feel comfortable in it!"

• LTV...
• May 3, 2015

"Around the age of 35, I started experiencing painful and embarrassing cystic acne on my chin. Birth control and spironolactone got it under control to the point I stopped taking it after a few years. It came back as bad as ever, and this time the medication wasn't working. I started Aczone about 6 weeks ago, and it's amazing! I do have to make sure I use it daily. If I do start to get any new acne, it knocks it out quickly in just a day or two. Helps a ton with any redness. Very happy with this product."