Epiduo for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2015

"I have only been using epiduo for a few days and I have already seen an improvement in my acne. However my face burns everytime I put it on, I've tried to use moisturiser as my face is now extremely dry, but that hurt so much and made my face swell and go red! My face is so stiff and dry and hurts when I touch it! I have read these symptoms will go away so hopefully if I pursue I will see and improvement."

• thoma...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2015

"I've been using Epiduo for about 8 months now and just like you, I was constantly scrolling through websites to see if this stuff really works. Let me tell you that it does.. When I first started using it, I had at least 5 spots a day and my skin also had lots of small bumps underneath it which you couldn't really see in certain lights, but none the less, it didn't give my skin a great look. So during the first few weeks of Epiduo, you will most probably break out, a lot. I did, and yes it is disheartening but the results are so worth it. My skin is now near perfect and although I sometime do get the odd spot, I am no longer self conscious about my skin, which I definitely was before! Please stick with it, you will not regret it!"

• hello
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 5, 2019

"I have been taking Epiduo since last year but I stopped when my face cleared up 100 percent, until later this month a makeup primer broke me out so I started using epiduo again, the first 4 weeks will be so bad your face will be so dry and it will keep peeling. You wont even be able apply makeup, but trust me it gets better. You actually start seeing results after that and your skin gets used to it so that you don't experience any side effects anymore, just make sure to stick with it and use an exfoliator and moisturizer at all times and I promise you'll face will clear up"

• TMarie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2013

"I have been suffering from adult acne for over a year and finally plucked up the courage to see the dermatologist for the first time in my life and boy, am I glad I did! I have been using Epiduo paired with an oral antibiotic (Solodyn) for about 1 1/2 months and my skin already looks better. I did have the redness on my first application (like a sunburn) and there was a good amount of dryness around my mouth for the first few weeks, but if you stop applying to those dry areas, it gets better. I also experienced some burning - but only in the dry areas. I didn't really have an initial breakout, just a few little pimples that were NOTHING like the huge cysts that I had been so used to getting. Another pro - my skin is SO SOFT now."

• NoMoZ...
• July 6, 2009

"It seems to be helping a lot. First 2 weeks there was a mild peeling of skin (similar to mild sunburn) but now it is fine. I haven't tried many prescriptions, (mostly cosmetic-over-counter types), but if you are curious try this. It's pricey though."

• Katho...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2013

"I am 63 and still fighting acne. I have been doing so since I was a teen. I have tried everything with the exception of Accutane. I now take spirinolactone and doxycycline every other day. I use Epiduo every night along with Cera Ve cleanser and moisturizer. My skin is the best ever. It is clear and when I start feeling a breakout I immediately apply Epiduo. I am so happy with this product. My skin also looks younger. I would recommend this to anyone feeling frustrated after trying other medications that did not work. I found side effects minimal and manageable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2013

"I'm seventeen and have been using Epiduo for about seven weeks. Ever since sixth grade, I've had enough acne to make me feel uncomfortable and cry at the sight of my skin with no make up. I apply Epiduo every night after my shower and have been very pleased with my results. At first, like everyone mentioned, it burned and dried out my skin (especially around my lips). However it wasn't bad enough for me to have to use a moisturizer. Avoid putting the gel around your eyes because that's where it burned the most. The burning and the dryness don't last long and are totally worth it. My skin is almost clear and my scars have even faded thanks to Epiduo. I strongly recommend this product."

• Mothe...
• July 18, 2013

"I have been using EpiDuo for three months now. I was not seeing the results I wanted at first. My face was still breaking out and was very oily. My dermatologist told me to use a pea sized amount for my whole face, as did the website. I read on the EpiDuo site that using more would not help. So I kept using the pea sized amount and kept breaking out. Last week at month 3, I was ready to give up and say here is another product that failed to cure my acne. Instead I decided to try using more of the product before giving up. Now I am using 4 pea sized drops on my face. What a difference that made. For the first time in years I am totally acne free. So yes 100% it does work, just don't believe everything you hear I guess. "

• Sydne...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 12, 2014

"I've used this product for about 1-2months and it is incredible. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome so acne is a problem. Deep, sore, under the skin pimples would flare up and be so painful - no amount of expensive face wash would help. After Epiduo I haven't had a single under the skin pimple! It's clearing out blackheads, too. You need to be really careful using it though. Use too much and your skin will be peeling for days on end. Use only a tiny bit on problem areas and ease yourself onto it. This is a great product that has really helped. My skin is loving it."

• Gaabb...
• July 14, 2014

"I've had acne since 5th grade and at first it was on my forehead, then it spread to my chin and nose and I'm in 9th grade now. I have acne mostly on my cheeks and nose. I have a lot of scars on my cheeks and I tried Epiduo a year ago and it did not work for me at all. It made my skin red and dry and did not clear it. But my brother has had acne since the fourth grade and has tried everything from Proactive to Clearsil, Clean and Clear. Everything. He uses Epiduo and it has completely. COMPLETELY. Cleared his skin. He uses Neutrogena face bar, a moisturizer and Epiduo in the morning and at night. After 8 years of acne Epiduo has been the only thing to help him. I'm still trying to find something to clear my skin, hope this helped."

• CcjL
• July 6, 2019

"When first getting this medication I’ll admit I used it maybe for 5 days and decided this really irritates my skin. Fast forward about a year and I decided to take a slower approach and give this a chance. I didn’t use it every night maybe 4 night out of the 7 and my skin slowly adjusted. Let me just say this you cannot use this medication or a week or even a month for that matter and expect and immediate result. My skin didn’t fully build up until about 3-4 months. I know that sounds like awhile but it’s worth the wait In my opinion. I now can use it morning and night without any affects. For those of you worried about irritation I recommend a facial glowing oil. I tried it for the first time this year and I’m over here wondering why I ever used moisturizer (because my skin soaks it up way to fast.) Just hang in and don’t be afraid to give this a try."

• Kate
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2019

"I'm not saying Epiduo is a bad medicine but for me it didn't do any good. I turned out to be allergic to it. I only applied it 2 times and the next morning my face was all red, felt burning and started to flake off. I stoped using Epiduo immediately. But now 3 days have gone by and my face is still extremely red. I've never felt this horrendous and ugly. I went back to the dermatologist and got a creme against the redness. I hope it will go away soon. I'm never using Epiduo again!"

• Rebec...
• January 8, 2015

"I have had acne since I was 11 and I'm 18 now. I tried everything, including Proactive and Acutane. Nothing seemed to work and even when my acne got better I still had post acne red marks. I started Epiduo about 2 weeks ago and already have seen amazing results. No new acne has come in and I've coupled it with a Neutrogena alcohol free toner to tackle the red marks. My skin looks better everyday even though the marks aren't completely gone yet. My skin has not been dry but I still use Cetaphil Sensitive Skin Lotion every night to keep it moisturized."

• Happy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2014

"This stuff is awesome! I've had what looked like really bad heat rash on my face for a few years now, finally got sick of it and went to my dermatologist and he prescribed Epiduo and gave me samples. Wasn't even done with my first sample and already saw a huge improvement. I'm one week on it now and the bumps are GONE! This stuff is great and I'm very hard to convince, also this is my first time to ever do a product review, that's how much I think this product needs to be promoted! It's awesome!"

• i5abe...
• September 17, 2014

"I was prescribed this cream by my dermatologist years ago and have been using it ever since. I suffer on and off from large, cyst-like pimples on my chin that haven't surfaced from the skin, and Epiduo clears them before they even have a chance to surface! It's also great for the occasional pimple. I notice results in as little as 1-2 days. My only problem is makeup application; as others have said, it can dry out and flake the skin. However, a little cream goes a long way and I would strongly suggest not to lather a large amount of the product on your face."

• Bota
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2013

"I've been on Epiduo for about a month. And yes, for the first week and a half, maybe 2 weeks, my skin was irritated and it burned when I put the gel on. However it subsides over time. Today when I put it, there is 0 irritation. Anyway, I had a breakout when I was started but right now, my skin is pretty clear and amazing compared to before. I do still get a few pimples here and then but nothing major and definitely not like anything compared to before. I will say that using Epiduo in the first month has its ups and downs. There'll be some days where you'll be like 'This isn't even helping!' But just wait it out."

• Anonymous
• December 19, 2010

"I love this product. I've tried EVERYTHING under the sun for my cystic acne. Epiduo is the only one that worked. I'm using it in addition to clindamycin lotion and doxycycline and have been using it all for about 5 days. I noticed a difference in my skin the very first day. I am experiencing some dryness and mild redness upon waking in the morning but nothing a little Neutrogena lotion with SPF couldn't handle. Also I would recommend drinking lots of water if you're on the regimen I am. Need to stay hydrated while using these medicines. Believe me, I'm a registered medical assistant. If Epiduo didn't work, I wouldn't be on here saying it does."

• Jumpe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 11, 2014

"I have always had horrid acne, and nothing seemed to work. Tried ProActive and while it would work, the moment I skipped one day of treatment, I would breakout. After years of fighting it, I went to my local Skin Institute, where they prescribed me EpiDuo. It works, end of story. Now for about the first month or two, it does dry the skin out, particularly around the lips and nose. What I found works is Aveeno facial moisturizers. They don't cause the skin to breakout and they help the affected areas. Within three months, my acne was noticeably better and I'm very happy with it! Trust me, it is worth the wait!"

• Mac
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2020

"My 12 Year old son, had blackheads and acne on his chin and forehead. The dermatologist recommended as low dose antibiotic along with the Epiduo cream. At first it didn't seem like it was working but I think it was because he wasn't consistent with the applications. Now his face is glowing and he's very happy with the results. He's been using it for two months."

• LAurita
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 30, 2013

"This product is great! I suffer from adult acne and i finally found something that works. At first it used to burn my skin, so what I did was to use a very small amount only for one hour every couple of days. Then when the skin wasn't getting burned anymore I used it for two hours, and then three and so on. Now I use it all night about 3 times a week and my skin is 100% acne free! Hope this helps!"

• jozo
• January 27, 2014

"I have been using this product for over 2 months. At first, my breakouts were still occurring and my skin was really dry. It did not burn my skin like other prescription creams have so I was able to continue using it. My skin is still dry, but it's really clear. I also don't mind having dry skin-- I've been on Accutane so many times that I'm just accustomed to it. I do have a few pimples here and there, but it's nothing to stress about. This cream really works when you stick to a strict routine."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2015

"The best advice I can give about Epiduo is to definitely be patient! I know its easier said than done when like me, you're fed up with your skin and want something to work as quickly as possible. After trying almost every product under the sun, the latest thing I went on was the Epiduo. After 3 months, and using a simple light nivea moisturiser before applying, the cream really started to work and I saw massive improvements in my skin!! The redness of my spots completely cleared and now my skin is almost totally clear and I feel so much more confident! Patience really is the key to Epiduo, stick with it and you'll see just why it's worth it! Definitely recommend!"

• Ace
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2020

"I have been using this product for a few days. I am not at all allergic to it. I used it tonight and it chemically burned my face. It's been 10 minutes of putting Vaseline and taking it off with a cold rag multiple times and it still burns. Now I am laying down with a cold rag on my face. Never using it again"

• Neda...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2024

"It is almost 1 year since I got acne on my face. Firstly, it was only on my forehead; later, it spread to my chin and cheek and developed severe acne. I used Deriva CMS gel 0.1% adapalene alone on my face for almost 6 months, hoping that it would cure my skin, but it did not. Now my doctor prescribed Epiduo gel along with AHA Glow face wash and Clear gel. Now I am using Epiduo gel for almost 6 weeks. I don't see any visible results after 6 weeks. My acne keeps coming like I'm not using any medicine. I have dry, flaky, burning skin, and it's itching like hell every time I use this medicine, even after 6 weeks. I thought of giving up this many times. But after coming across many positive reviews, I feel to continue this and wait for 4 months, still hoping for results."

• Bb2361
• January 27, 2015

"Epiduo along with pill form medication worked so well for me. Made my skins extra dry and sensitive to lotion but with one month my skin was smooth. I still have the scars but it's nothig a little concealer can't cover."