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Epiduo for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

Epiduo has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 668 reviews for the treatment of Acne. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Epiduo

  • Laj
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 19, 2015

"I recently just started using this product because my face was really breaking out with large pimples, and I can tell you all from life experience that it works! My face has already cleared up after a week, and even though my face is peeling badly, I still rate the product almost a 10."

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  • Anonymous
  • April 26, 2010

"Love Epiduo. I have been on every type of medication for acne. These include oral antibiotics, topical creams, and even Accutane. A year after being off Accutane, my acne was starting to get bad again. My dermatologist recommended a second course of the drug. I was very reluctant to do so, so I asked to try one more thing before starting Accutane again. I got prescribed Epiduo, and I love it. I am using it at night before I go to bed, and it is working amazingly. I actually saw results the first week of using it. I did have some dryness, but nothing I couldn't handle. I'll take dry skin over an acne breakout any day. Definitely worth trying."

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  • Meggy...
  • May 2, 2017

"I posted about a month ago and feel that I should post again. It's been 46 days since I started Epiduo. My scars are still fading, my skin looks and feels tighter (in the best way), and I feel as if my pores are getting smaller. I've read people say this doesn't happen with Epiduo, but it's happened to me. I did just get 2 new pimples, but those are the first since the second week of using this med, and I just started my period. But I'll take it compared to what my skin was before! Huge tip: download the Epi-Tracker in the App Store. Take a picture every morning to track the progress and keep you committed! It tells you how many days you've been using it and lets you compare the progress. Super helpful."

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  • Evano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 21, 2020

"I used Epiduo for about 2 month on my moderate comedonal acne. I began braking out everywhere in places I normally wouldn’t. At first I just thought it was purging but it lasted for the whole time. I personally believe the epiduo made my skin worse. It’s worth a try but not for me!"

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  • Anonymous
  • August 3, 2019

"I have recently suffered greatly with painful, red cystic acne all over both my cheeks in particular my jawline. I have tried multiple oral treatments for periods of time and nothing has worked due to it being a hormonal imbalance. As a last resort I was prescribed Epiduo Gel, I used it for 2 nights with no problems. Then on the third day I woke up to about 6-7 new BIG spots on each cheek, I had already read that this product will make your skin bad before it got better but I was never expecting this, my skin has never been worse. Not only that, I applied the gel to the problem areas that even for it to then BURN my face, I have now been left with significant burns and scaling as well as big horrible spots and redness. The only way I can explain it is that it felt like I was putting acid onto my face, it is a really unpleasant process. If you have extremely sensitive acne-prone skin then I would not recommend, its very invasive and chemical like. Hope this helps someone out."

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  • Yoop
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 3, 2013

"Update: My skin initially cleared up for the first week, but then the next 2-3 weeks were horrible, with a lot of breakouts! For the first 3 weeks, my skin was so red, painful, dry, and peeling. Then, all of a sudden, everything went away... My acne is minimal, almost completely gone after a little over a month, and my skin feels so hydrated! Such a great product!"

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  • Marie
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 4, 2020

"I have suffered with acne since I was 11 years old and I am now 25 years old. I have tried every single prescription medication and over the counter, drugstore treatments going. This was the last resort before starting a course of Accutane which I was very apprehensive about. Nothing has ever worked or came close to working. I used epiduo every night for 3 months until I started to see results. I have hyerpigmentation and scarring but 70 percent of the month I wake up with no or only small whiteheads. Certain times of the month it worsens due to hormones but this isn't an issue compared to what it was like for years before trying this. Its no way perfect or ideal but it's something!"

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  • annab...
  • May 13, 2014

"I've had great results with this medication. I tried Differin prior to this, and it did nothing for me. This medication cleared my skin up in a week and has kept my acne at bay ever since. Only negative is that it does burn at some points (I do NOT have sensitive skin)."

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  • Pres
  • March 30, 2014

"I would highly recommend this product. It takes about a week to kick in, and it clears my skin up so well. I still break out around my period, but other than that, if you use it like you're supposed to, it worked for me! I was really depressed and did everything I could to find acne treatments, and I'm very happy with the results so far!"

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  • ronnn...
  • December 3, 2014

"My dermatologist gave me Epiduo with some antibiotics and a cleanser. I was told to apply it every night before I go to bed. My skin did become red, flaky, and irritated, but after 1 month of using it non-stop, my skin started to clear up. Thanks, Epiduo."

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  • teenage...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 3, 2014

"I was getting a lot of pimples due to being sick, so my doctor gave me 2 small samples of Epiduo. I used the product twice a day for less than a week, which led to my skin peeling, being dry, and irritated. I stopped and used moisturizer instead, which helped out a lot. In the end, I continued using that small amount of Epiduo once a day, and daily moisturizing helped my acne go away really fast. I've been using this for less than 2 months now, and overall, the product is great, BUT you have to apply the gel according to instructions. A small amount goes a long way!"

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  • Steph
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 25, 2014

"Epiduo has been a miracle for me! I have tried everything with little to no success until now. No drying, no tightness, no burning, just results. Everyone's skin is different and reacts to products differently, you won't know if it will work for you unless you try it. Personally, very happy."

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  • Hem
  • December 18, 2014

"Epiduo has saved my skin! I've been dealing with acne since late elementary school (I am now finishing high school). I've tried every product on the market. Finally, my dermatologist gave me Epiduo, and I noticed a difference within a week! I didn't get the side effects of dry skin, but I did notice it irritated my skin a bit, I quickly got used to it. Now, about 3 months later, my skin is clear! I still get the occasional pimples brought on by teenage hormones, but other than that, I'm completely happy with my skin! Thanks, Epiduo!"

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  • Meggy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 5, 2017

"Epiduo hurt. And stung. It hurt when I put it on, it hurt when I put on lotion, and it hurt when I tried makeup. I only put it on at night; washed my face, put on the Epiduo for 15 minutes, then covered myself in Nivea Soft lotion (the one that stung the least, $4.99). Today is day 18, and I am THRILLED! I only have scars, which are fading day by day. My skin is still peeling and stings! But it's tolerable. I haven't worn makeup to college or work for the past 3 days for the first time in my entire life, and I looked fine. A guy even hit on me in the parking lot! I will continue to use Epiduo even if the peeling face never goes away. It's done wonders! I'll wait another month and post on here again for the same results. STICK TO IT! TRUST!"

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  • Miranda...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 12, 2015

"I love this acne treatment. I have been using Epiduo for 5 months now, and my face has never been clearer. I didn't have severe acne before, but I had acne. I've tried different things like Proactiv and Neutrogena face wash, and nothing worked. I finally went to a dermatologist, and he prescribed me Epiduo. I have normally really dry skin, so within the first week, I had really dry, flaky skin, but I laid off the medicine for about a week and just moisturized, and after that, I applied every other day till my skin was used to it. Only took about 3 months to completely clear my face up. I love Epiduo. It seriously works wonders. I recommend this product to anyone struggling with acne. It's so easy, and as long as you are consistent, it really works!"

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  • James...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 15, 2013

"I have been using Epiduo for a week now, and wow, has it made a huge difference. I have tried many other products with no success. For years, I saw the Epiduo commercials and just ignored them. (A huge mistake.) I am 16 years old and have had a big acne problem for years now. I am so glad I finally suggested to my doctor to try this. I will say that it hurts, but during the day, I wear an oil-free facial lotion. I wear the Epiduo at night. I am getting used to it, and so far, I am very pleased! I wish someone would have suggested this to me years ago!"

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  • Anne...
  • January 14, 2015

"I've been using Epiduo (as prescribed by my dermatologist) for a couple of months, and it's the only product I've tried that really cleared my acne. Be careful on applying a thick layer because it might cause redness, and the skin will also peel. Just keep using it, and you'll see the great effect for a couple of weeks."

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  • DaniD...
  • August 1, 2014

"Epiduo is amazing. I had pretty bad face and back acne for a while, and nothing worked to clear it. My sister had the same problem, so she was prescribed Epiduo, and it helped her a lot, so I decided to give it a try. It cleared my skin really fast. I saw a difference after just using it twice. I read other comments, and they all complained about the dryness and burning, but that only happens because they use it every day from the start. You're supposed to ease into it, like maybe use it once every 3 days, then after a few times of doing that, use it every other day, and then if you really need to, which I find that I don't, you use it every day."

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  • Sarah...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 6, 2014

"I could not even go more than a month using this due to the severe irritation it caused. I have very sensitive skin, and whenever I use this product, my skin immediately starts drying, burning, itching, and swelling a little, much like a sunburn. I read somewhere that this sunburn feeling is sometimes an effect of this medicine, but I just cannot keep using this medicine. No matter how much moisturizer I apply, the horrible feeling does not go away, which led me to have to put a cold and wet washcloth over my face just to soothe the burning feeling."

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  • Works...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 29, 2014

"It works! Gave it a 9/10 because while it gets rid of most acne, you can find a small pimple or two every once in a while. Most of the people complaining that it doesn't work have only been taking the product for a month or less, and for it to really work, you need to give it 3 months. It gives an initial 'acne-fighting' power, then I broke out again, and then by the 3-month mark, my face was perfect. Great medicine, highly recommended."

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  • This...
  • June 16, 2014

"Let me just say that I've tried everything. NOTHING was working. Some products would keep my acne at bay, but never actually get rid of it. Since 7th grade, I've had severe cystic acne, along with huge whiteheads, blackheads, and tiny clogged pores that would NOT go away even when my skin was clear. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo along with Acanya (just for the cystic acne) and Cetaphil (face wash). Although I believed it would never work, after 3 months on it, my skin was clear! Not just better, but actually clear! Friends, family, and even strangers would compliment me on my skin. I can't believe it, and it's made me amazingly confident to think that I'm one of the lucky people with clear skin. I highly recommend this."

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  • bijou...
  • November 27, 2009

"I've been using Epiduo for two months. My doctor previously warned me that it may cause my skin to break out more in the first weeks, as well as dry my skin out and possibly burn. He recommended that I use it every other night in the beginning. I did this and I haven't had any major problems. My skin did break out more for a week or two, but now it's clear. Because it's expensive, I still use it every other night, and my skin has remained clear. The only problem I've had is the corners of my mouth becoming dry and cracking. I've solved that problem by not putting it too close to that area and using Neosporin. I would definitely recommend this medication to anyone who has acne that proactive and other prescribed medicines haven't effectively treated."

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  • Anibel
  • November 4, 2019

"The best acne treatment I have ever had! I started to have acne at the age of 21 and only now 4 years later my face is almost healed. Before epiduo I took antibiotics pills for 12 weeks they were very effective but certain acne were still coming up and my face was mostly irritated. Then my dermatologist decided we can continue with Epiduo. I was really tired of all the long treatments and was not sure if I should continue with this one. At the beginning I didn't use it every night; the first two weeks once in three nights and then once in two nights for the upcoming two weeks. Its been more than one month now that I am using it and there was absolutely no negative effect on me! My skin has earned its glow and all the acne scars have started to faint. Beside this I have drunk a lot of water and have tried to eat healthy! I strongly advice you to use it not everyday at the beginning, leave your skin a little time to adopt with it! Hope it will work for you too ❤"

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  • Alexaa
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 15, 2015

"So I'm 16, a teenager with acne, as usual. I used this product from my dermatologist, and I have to say I love it! I didn't get any peeling, redness, or pain at all. I really noticed a difference after the first day. It smoothed my skin and took away some scars. I love this product and would definitely recommend it for other teenagers like me dealing with acne."

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  • Aano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 18, 2020

"I’ve been on it since November because my acne started to look bad so I went to the dermatologist. The dermatologist said I was “starting” to scar near my mouth a little bit so she prescribed me epiduo. It’s now the middle of February so I’ve been on it about 11 weeks and my face is covered in scars I never had before. I really don’t recommend this at all unless you already have bad scarring. I’m scared to stop using it because apparently you break out like crazy. Any suggestions? I never really noticed any scarring until I used this product and I’m starting to be very self conscious about it. Occasionally my breakouts seem calmer but as a whole I hate that I ever started this."

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