Epiduo Forte for Acne User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jen...
• November 26, 2018

"I have had very bad acne, but after discovering Epiduo Forte, my face has definitely cleared up. I like how strong it is, and I love how quickly it works. The only downside to this medicine is that it makes your skin very, very dry, sometimes so dry that my skin would flake off, and it would sting to use lotion."

• Kat...
• August 19, 2018

"I started using Epiduo Forte almost 8 weeks ago. I used as prescribed (slowly increasing use over time). For the two weeks or so, my skin purged and got worse (more pimples in the areas that normally broke out), but at about that 3-4 week mark, I started to really see a difference in my skin and got super excited. But now, for the past two weeks, my skin is pretty much right back to how it was before I started. Not terrible, but definitely not good, perhaps maybe even worse than before. I’m not sure what I may have done wrong, but if this is how my skin will continue to look using this, I’m going to stop. Also, this medication is extremely drying (especially around the mouth area) and causes your skin to flake and sometimes itch and slightly burn. I’m disappointed, but hoping to give it two more weeks before throwing it in the trash."

• lil...
• June 5, 2019

"I’ve been on Epiduo Forte for about 3 months, and at 1-2 months, my skin was doing pretty good, and I wasn’t getting as many pimples. But the last few weeks, it’s seemed to stop working, and I don’t know why."

• eve...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2021

"Update: I have now tried Epiduo twice, in 2018 and the other in 2020. Unfortunately, it just didn't work for me. Even after using it for 5+ months and with antibiotics, it was still making me break out and leaving me with significant scarring all over my face that I never had before Epiduo. I went to my dermatologist after 5 months, who has just prescribed me Accutane, and I'm looking forward to finally seeing results! My tip for those on Epiduo would be to keep pushing through to 3 months, and if it's still getting worse, you should consult your dermatologist for the next step."

• Mot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2021

"This drug was prescribed for my 16-year-old son for a mild case of acne. His skin went through a horrible purge, which consisted of additional acne, severe redness, and hyperpigmentation, and lasted for six weeks. After six weeks of use, with each week getting worse, he stopped the medicine. It has been seven weeks since he discontinued using Epiduo Forte and still has hyperpigmentation and possible scarring. His skin is 100 times worse after using this medicine."

• liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2018

"I don’t even know where to start... I struggled with back acne for 3 years. I used every drugstore product, including Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, Proactiv, X-Out, and many others. Epiduo was recommended to me by my dermatologist. THIS WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME! With applying this all over my back, along with a CeraVe foam cleanser, my back acne is now gone after 3 weeks of use. I couldn’t be much happier, and this product is a go!"

• Oli...
• May 15, 2018

"After high school, I developed mild-occasionally moderate-acne all around my mouth and chin. Doxycycline helped clear it up, but it just came back after I stopped taking it. My doc prescribed Epiduo Forte, and I have been using it for five months in my mouth area only. It took a decent while to work-initially fluctuating between good and bad skin-before gradually but consistently getting better. BEWARE! You need to ease into it. I started out using it every night, and about a week later at the beach, the sunscreen and salt water made my face burn so badly. Occasionally now I get a similar burning when putting on moisturizer, in which case I just don't apply the Epiduo for a night. It has also made my skin a lot drier and flakier, but I put up with it because overall it has really improved my acne, and I am happy with the outcome. Ease into it, stick with it (if it isn't too harsh for you) for at least a few months to see results, but read your skin day by day to adjust your routine."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2019

"I have been on this acne treatment prescribed by my dermatologist about 3 months ago. I'm still currently using the product. When I first started using Epiduo, 3 weeks had gone by, and I noticed a cycle called skin purging. It's been 85 days since I started using Epiduo Forte, I also use it with another treatment that I put on my face in the morning, which would be Aczone. I am still purging. What I have noticed is whenever I would purge and the pimples would turn into scabs and go away, it would leave blemishes and scarring. I am not sure if Epiduo is supposed to do this to my skin or if that's also part of the purging stage, but I am still waiting patiently for my acne to clear up. My chin and side cheeks have cleared up pretty good, but it left blemishes on my chin. Please let me know what is happening and why it is leaving blemishes and why I am still purging this late in the month."

• Ang...
• August 1, 2020

"I'm 18 years old. I've used Epiduo Forte 2 years ago (2018) for my acne. It did clear my skin after using it for 2 months. But then I stopped using the medication because I was still scared that my skin might depend on it. So I switched to other products. With so much regret, my acne came back worse. Just last month, I thought of going back to my dermatologist because my acne keeps getting worse. He then prescribed me again the Epiduo Forte, and now it's been 5 weeks since I used it, and my acne keeps getting worse, which I never experienced before. I kept on having big bumps on my forehead and cheeks. I was really in doubt if Epiduo Forte would work or clear up my skin again. Or was it used to it already? It's really getting worse, but then I'm still on my 5th week of using it. What do you think?"

• emi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2019

"This stuff is magic! I am eighteen and never had a problem with acne before until this January (2019). My face developed cystic acne that was painful and that I could not cover up with makeup. Four months later (May 2019), my face is perfectly clear besides a few scars that should go away in the next six months or so. Seriously, try this! If it appears your acne is getting worse from it in the first month, keep using it. It may take a little bit, but it is SO worth it. Also, make sure to moisturize after using this. It can make your skin dry."

• Han...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2018

"I started Epiduo Forte about two months ago and didn’t see much of a difference in my skin until about a week ago. Combined with drinking lots of water, moisturizing, and ALWAYS wearing sunscreen when I go outside, this has worked miracles for not only my acne but also hyperpigmentation. I experienced a lot of the burning, itching, peeling, etc., at first, but after consistently using it and giving it time, my skin looks much better!"

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2018

"I have struggled with acne since the 7th grade, and now, all these years later, my skin is pretty much pimple-free! I have been using it for 6 months. My only problem now is leftover acne marks, but those take a bit longer to fade with this stuff. I recommend this for anyone with mild acne!"

• Joz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2018

"I just started using Epiduo Forte, I'm not even a week in, and my acne is going away so fast! I’m in love with this product! I was an Accutane user prior to this, and after a year off Accutane, my cystic acne was coming back! My dermatologist prescribed me Epiduo Forte, and I couldn’t be any happier with her decision because now my skin is glowing already, and my acne is going away!"

• Sar...
• April 21, 2021

"I've been using Epiduo Forte for 2 weeks. The first week and a half was torture!!! My skin would burn so bad after washing it, putting lotion and makeup. I only use it around my jawline for cystic acne, it somehow affected my neck really bad. My neck was itchy, red, and super dry, it hurt to even touch it. My skin has been clearing up, and the burning has stopped (thank goodness). I was wondering if I could go any longer. I'm also on doxycycline, spironolactone, clindamycin/phosphate gel (morning use only), this combination seems to be working for now."

• Ups...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2022

"This has to be one of the worst acne treatments ever. They left my skin peeling on my neck and face with black spots. I am currently using Aveeno cleanser and moisturizer, and it is starting to help. Shea butter also helps. But I wouldn’t recommend this product."

• nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2020

"I don't think I've ever had such a bad experience with a product. Epiduo Forte left my skin dry, red, peeling, itchy, and burning. It was incredibly painful. I had to switch from using it nightly to using it every other night to using it twice a week, and nothing helped. I have a friend who had no issues with it and had wonderful results from it, but that definitely was not my case. To be completely honest, I do have sensitive skin, but no other product I have used in my 19 years of life has ever had a reaction like this before or anything like it. I had to throw it out."

• ane...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2017

"I was terrified to use Epiduo after reading the reviews, but once I realized I had to buffer it, it seemed much more approachable. If you're not used to using retinoids, don't put this directly on your face and don't use it every night. I took a pretty conservative approach and have mostly been able to minimize pain and flaking. Here's what I do: - Wash my face with a gentle cleanser (I use Aveeno Positively Radiant) - Put on some Cerave moisturizer - Wait 20 minutes - Put on the Epiduo Forte. I only do this at night, once every 2-3 days. If I feel my skin getting irritated, I'll stop using the Epiduo till it gets back to normal. Don't muck around with your skin! If it's irritated and awful, no reason to torture yourself and use the Epiduo every night, just use it every couple of nights."

• Kas...
• June 3, 2020

"I’ve had clear skin all my life. But when I moved from the desert to Texas, my skin freaked with all the humidity. I was breaking out all over my face. My dermatologist gave me Epiduo Forte and, after using it as prescribed, my face was so dry, red, tight, and uncomfortable. I apparently have perioral dermatitis too, so the gel made the skin around my mouth and eyes dry and peel. All the dry skin would get on my pillow, and then to my neck, and I was getting these horrible red rashes all over my neck. I couldn’t exercise because sweating made my face burn like crazy. I had to stop. Fast forward 6 months and nothing was working. So I tried Epiduo Forte again. I am so glad I did. I switched from using it at night to applying it in the morning so I can moisturize during the day. My skin did crack and peel for a week. And it’s not completely clear yet. But, after less than a month of using it consistently, my skin is the clearest it’s been in a year. I wish I’d stuck with it months ago!"

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2018

"I have struggled with cystic acne for years - sometimes it was just the week before my period, but the last 2-3 years, it was constant with the occasional break. I can see now that my 'good' days really weren't good because about a week after I was prescribed this, my skin was completely clear and has remained that way. I could cry, I had no idea it was possible for my skin to look this good. I went to Ulta for new concealer, and the woman working there asked what I was trying to conceal. It's made my skin 100% blemish-free 99.9% of the time - the other 0.001% is when I had maybe one small one - but that's literally just ONE small pimple, and it clears up quick. It has made my skin more even, helped with prior acne scars - I can get away with no make-up, and don't have to worry if I accidentally wear make-up to work out."

• Sop...
• February 10, 2017

"I've been using Epiduo for maybe 4 months now. I use a pea-sized amount all over my face every night. I have to say, it didn't do wonders for my skin. It caused peeling, dry patches, and super sensitive skin. Whenever I wash my face with Cetaphil, it burns. Moisturizing my face burns as well. I know it's supposed to get worse before it gets better, but I've just seen no improvements. It wasn't for me, but maybe it'll work for you :)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2017

"For a couple of months, I had these stubborn, hard, small bumps in my T-zone. I tried to do everything to get rid of them. Nothing seemed to work. I finally went to my dermatologist, and they prescribed me Epiduo Forte and a sulfate face wash called Avar. After I wash my face with Avar, I apply Pond's cold cream, which is a great moisturizer. Then I apply a thin layer of Epiduo Forte. And sometimes I apply the Epiduo first, then I apply my moisturizer. It’s only been a week, and my skin is clearing up already. My skin has not peeled, been dry, or anything. I can feel a slight burning sensation on my face. But that's it."

• Cai...
• August 16, 2017

"Y'all. This is only my fifth day on Epiduo Forte, so I don't have much insight on the medicine's effectiveness... but I have the cure for the burning sensation the product leaves! I got off work tonight and immediately washed my face. I use a Clearasil scrub daily, and that irritated my skin horribly! I then applied the Epiduo, and my skin began to burn! I do not have sensitive skin whatsoever, so I was unsure what to do. My initial thought was to apply moisturizer, which made it worse! I figured I'd let the pain pass... it didn't! After an hour, it finally hit me-vitamin E! I use this under my eyes to prevent wrinkles and thought it might help. I specifically used Sundown Vitamin E Oil and just applied a thin layer to my face. It worked wonders!"

• Yan...
• February 4, 2021

"I’ve had acne since I was 12. I’ve seen a dermatologist on and off who would prescribe me medication that would only work for a short amount of time. However, being 30 and still having acne issues was affecting my self-esteem. I went to see a dermatologist who prescribed me Epiduo. I have to say, at first, it was harsh on my skin, so I had to take it only 3 times a week for about 3 months. And I have to say I’ve never had clear skin like I do now! It’s been a year, and things are good so far. I would totally recommend this product."

• KKD...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2017

"I'm on my 10th week of the drug, and it usually takes 12-16 weeks to see the full effects. I apply it at nighttime and sometimes apply a layer of moisturizer 15-30 minutes afterward. It dried me out so much in my first month and a half of use that I had to start skipping nights and use three layers of moisturizer. My skin burned when I would put on my lotion because it was that dry. I now use it every day and still have 2-4 active breakouts at any given time. I also get a lot of small whiteheads (those may be from shaving my face though), and I extract them myself, which probably isn't a good idea. My skin is definitely better on the medication than off, I just hope the results are better in 2-4 additional weeks of use."

• Acn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 8, 2016

"I used the original Epiduo all through 4 years of high school, and in combination with a generic triphasic birth control pill and Neutrogena salicylic acid face wash, I completely cleared my terrible, depressing cystic acne. After high school, I switched birth control and got the acne again, so I went back to my high school routine, and it was better, but not as perfect. I tried the new Forte version, and I'm clear as can be again at 21. It has always made my face redder than my body, but I have no problem tolerating that for otherwise PERFECTLY CLEAR skin. It's only noticeably red at night when it's on anyway. I've tried all the other top treatments dermatologists recommend, but this one changed my life. Just give it a chance."