Topical Anti-inflammatory
Efficacy
53%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Topical Anti-inflammatory
Acne.org’s Real World Take
An anti-inflammatory that takes weeks or months to kick in, so you’ll need patience. Provides modest benefit in some users. It’s never hit the big time in acne treatment. But it’s an interesting way to target acne on a purely inflammation level.
Topical Anti-inflammatory
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Dapsone (Aczone®)? Rate It:
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October 6, 2013
pretty impressed!
Cons:
dries up skin
I wouldn't call this a miracle cream, but it does its job! I had a really bad acne flair up a few months ago and I was prescribed aczone (and xiana) to use daily. Of course I wanted a quick fix, but aczone says it works best after 12 weeks.
I was patient. Now it's 12 weeks and I would say my skin looks about 75% better! No big breakout clusters, just a few spots here and there. I have dark spots left from my acne but I would much rather have those than pimples. I am pretty impressed with my results, especially after seeing almost no difference for the first month. You just gotta push through and your skin will eventually calm down! I would suggest putting it on, letting it dry for ~10 minutes and then putting a moisturizer on top because it really dried me out. I understand different Rxs work different for everyone, but for me aczone really helped my skin.
June 28, 2013
Works!
Pros:
Dried Up Pimples
Not Over-Drying
Cons:
Stops Working After A Few Months
Back in January I started to break out really bad. I never used to have bad skin, but now I do.. I went to the Dermatologist in March and she prescribed me Aczone and another oral medication called Oracea. Aczone immediately started working on my skin and drying up the pimples without drying my skin out. It worked for 2 months, then it stopped working, sadly.. I think my skin has become too immune to this topical medication and that's why it stopped working. I'm going to try a few drug store topcials and see how they work, and I will probably go back to using Aczone regularly in about two months. Overall Aczone works well in the beginning but after using it daily for a few months I found that it stopped working on my skin.
June 22, 2013
Helps reduce some cysts, but not all
Pros:
reduces the size of some cysts
It doesn't dry my skin
Cons:
takes some time
pricey without insurance
I'm 30 years old. I have been battling with acne since I turned 23! My dermatologist prescribed Aczone along with antibiotics ever since he noticed the cysts, so I've been on this medication for years now. Aldactone helped tremendously in the past, but I stopped taking it because after 2 years, side effects started happening. I went back on antibiotics (now I'm on Birth control and Bactrim DS) and I am struggling again with cystic acne, but worse than before. That's why I am really testing Aczone. I do notice that it slowly reduces the size of some pimples. Sometimes it works overnight, in a week or not work at all. At that point, I have my dermatologist inject some cortisone directly on my huge pimple. For the price and the amount of product I get, I am not too happy with it.
I recommend Aczone because it might work faster on other people.
February 8, 2013
Pros:
* Changed complexion - more clear, softer
* Drastic reduction in blemishes
* Few side effects
* Does not bleach fabric like BP
* Free with rebate from derm
Cons:
* Can make skin seem a little more oily
* Is not a cure - still have a blemish here and there, but not as frequent and go away much more quickly
I'm using this with Sprionolactone and Ziana (both of which I've been on for over a year) and the combination seems to be working very well.
July 20, 2012
Pros:
-doesn't stain fabric
-controls acne when Benzaclin or benzoyl peroxide stop working
Cons:
-doesn't prevent all pimples
-drying when combined with tazorac
Free with a coupon from my dermatologist, otherwise it would cost me about $50.00.
I've had acne since I was 12. I'm now 27 and for the last year have experienced hormonal breakouts and irritated, inflamed skin, almost rosacea-like with clogged pores(blackheads). After using this product in the morning along with Tazorac at night, my skin has improved significantly. My face looks 75% clearer since I started using these two products almost 3 months ago.
June 24, 2012
Pros:
-As a topical antibiotic, Aczone prevents acne from becoming Cystic but does not necessarily prevent acne from forming.
-Does seem to kill off pimples faster.
- Does not irritate my skin at all
- Doctor says it is safe for me to be used in the morning.
- Goes on the skin and spreads out easy.
- No smell, Won't stain clothing
Cons:
-Very expensive and for some reason many insurance companies will not cover it. (however most doctor offices have coupons for $25 per tube)
-Does not prevent acne. (But prevents acne from getting bigger)
Bottom line is if you can get the coupons from your doctor then Aczone can be included in your daily regimen, otherwise, it is well over 200 dollars per tube here in California. My doctor has had me use Aczone in the morning and evening, along with Differin (Adapalene) at night AFTER the Aczone has been applied to my skin for 45 minutes. The combination of these 2 has turned my hormonal, adult moderate acne into smoooooth skin. Aczone doesn't seem to prevent acne from forming but if I feel like a pimple is brewing under the surface, I will put a dab of this Aczone on it and it usually prevents it from becoming a full fledged cystic acne. Because the Aczone doesn't seem to prevent acne from forming, I usually only use it as a spot treatment. Good luck!
June 2, 2012
Pros:
Acne was gone within a week
No irritation or side affects
No burning or stinging
Doesn't smell
Cons:
It is a little chalky when applied and dries
I was given this after 6months of accutane and it is great my skin never looked better. I use this in the morning, and differin .3% at night these are great products.
June 1, 2012
Pros:
Dries Quickly
No bad smell
Clears up acne
Cons:
No covered by my insurance
So this isnt covered by my insurance so I've been using the sample tubes given to me by the derm (she gave me like 15) plus a card so that I would only have to pay 25$ for the prescription. It works pretty well so far, in combination with my retin A that I use at night, the aldactone 50mg I take twice a day, and the sulfur wash I use. Its worth a try, and doesnt make my skin do anything crazy!
April 3, 2012
Pros:
Great if you are allergic to BP or it has stopped working for you
Prevents pimples, but doesn't overdry
Helps existing pimples heal faster
Goes on well under makeup
Big tube, will last a few months
Doesn't smell or stain
Cons:
Makes red marks more noticeable and they last longer
Expensive! Try to get a coupon from your derm
Not a miracle cure
I really like this stuff. I was carrying it around in my purse and putting it on my pimples during the day, which seemed to help them go away faster. I think it is making my red marks worse, but as long as it keeps the actives away, I will tolerate it. I put it on my trouble areas and it seems to keep new pimples at bay.
March 12, 2012
Pros:
Healed the acne i already had.
Makes skin smooth and soft.
Easy to apply.
Cystic acne isnt as severe.
Starts to work immediately.
Ive been using this product for the past 4 months in the AM and it has improved my acne tremendously. It also feels nice on the skin and does well under makeup. I started noticing an improvement in about a week. I would definitely recommend Aczone to anyone batteling cystic acne!!!
Pros:
reduces inflammation
slow but sure results