Aczone is the brand name for the acne-fighting medication dapsone, which is only available by prescription.
It is used to treat mild to moderateacne vulgaris.
It comes in a gel that you apply directly to your skin.
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you’re free to use Aczone (dapsone) to treat both facial and body acne.
So, in this way, it works similarly to topical antibiotics likeerythromycinorclindamycin.
Aczone also reduces inflammation.So, it can help calm down those big, red zits.
Aczone can be used alone or along with other topical ororal acne medications.
This can help your acne clear faster, and give you better results.
Your healthcare provider or dermatologist will let you know if this is the best treatment plan for you.
Not to worry, this color can typically be washed away.
To prevent this problem, check that each medication is fully absorbed before applying the other.
Or, even better, use benzoyl peroxide in the morning and Aczone at night, or vice versa.
Usage
Aczone can be used to treat bothadult acneandacne in teensand tweens age 12 and older.
It’s fairly gentle, as far as acne medications go.
It generally isn’t as hard on the skin as topical retinoids can be.
There are currently no good studies demonstrating the use and safety of Aczone during pregnancy.
Therefore, its unclear how it may affect a developing fetus.
Let your healthcare provider or dermatologist know if you are pregnant.
There are acne treatment medications available that are a better choice to use while pregnant.
Also, don’t use Aczone if you’re breastfeeding.
Directions
Typically, you’ll apply a pea-sized amount to acne-affected areas twice a day.
Massage in gently, but completely.
It’ll absorb fairly quickly.
Also, see to it your skin is cleansed and dried well before applying.
Keep using this medication even if you aren’t seeing improvement or if new pimples are still forming.
It can take up to 12 full weeks before you see real improvement.
And, like most acne medications, Aczone doesn’t work great for everyone.
If you use it for 12 weeks without seeing much improvement, let your healthcare provider or dermatologist know.
You’ll likely be prescribed an additional, or different, acne treatment.
Side Effects
Aczone can cause dryness, peeling, and redness of the skin.
For some people, it can also make the skin more oily.
Still, let your healthcare provider or dermatologist know if you have G6PD deficiency, just to confirm.
If not, though, remember you have plenty of otheracne treatment optionstoo.
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