Can you use benzoyl peroxide with Aczone?
Especially, tell your doctor if you are using acne medicines that contain benzoyl peroxide. Use of benzoyl peroxide with ACZONE Gel, 7.5% at the same time may cause your skin or facial hair to temporarily turn yellow or orange at the site of application.
Can I use dapsone with benzoyl peroxide?
Conclusion: Dapsone gel in combination with adapalene gel or benzoyl peroxide gel is safe and well tolerated for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Can Aczone make acne worse?
Does dapsone (Aczone) make my acne worse? In the beginning you may notice that your acne is getting worse, but you should give it some time for the medication to work. If by 12 weeks you are not seeing any improvement you might need to go back to your healthcare provider to discuss other options.
Does Aczone work on cystic acne?
Aczone works best on pimples that are large and inflamed, like the cystic acne I was experiencing. And, true to my experience, it’s known for getting to work quickly. According to Dr. Zeichner, results can begin as early as one month, but it starts to hit its peak effect at three.
What can you not use with Aczone?
Not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use. Not for use on broken skin. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. After the skin is gently washed and patted dry, approximately a pea-sized amount of Aczone 7.5% w/w gel, should be applied in a thin layer to the entire face once daily.
Is Aczone good for back acne?
You can use Aczone (dapsone) to treat both facial and body acne. It’s especially good for inflammatory acne breakouts but is also somewhat effective at treating non-inflammatory breakouts like blackheads and milia.
Is dapsone similar to benzoyl peroxide?
Conclusion: 7.5% dapsone cream applied topically once daily is an effective, safe, and well- tolerated treatment for acne over 8 weeks. It demonstrated similar efficacy and safety as benzoyl peroxide 5% cream.
How long should you use Aczone?
To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day. Do not use a larger amount or use it more often than directed. Your skin will not improve any faster and you may have a greater risk of side effects. Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse after 12 weeks.
Can you use Aczone as a spot treatment?
Can you use Aczone everyday?
For topical use only. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. After the skin is gently washed and patted dry, apply approximately a pea-sized amount of ACZONE Gel, 7.5%, in a thin layer to the entire face once daily. In addition, a thin layer may be applied to other affected areas once daily.
Is Aczone gel a retinoid?
Differin is a topical medication indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Dapsone and Differin belong to different drug classes. Dapsone is an antibacterial medication and Differin is a retinoid. A brand name for dapsone is Aczone.
Is Aczone used morning or night?
In order to avoid any potential dryness, I usually recommend patients start the Aczone gel every other day for a period of one to two weeks and then increase it to once per day. In some cases, it is used every night, in other cases it is used every other night alternating with a different acne medicine.
Should I use moisturizer after Aczone?
It is OK to use a moisturizer in the morning with Aczone, but make sure the moisturizer is oil-free and non-comedogenic. Otherwise, the moisturizer will contribute to acne breakouts and defeat the purpose of the treatment. Retin A does make the skin more sun sensitive, so use a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.