Epiduo Forte User Reviews & Ratings

• Hap...
• August 18, 2019

For Acne "After having about 10 weeks of treatment for my cystic adult acne at age 31 with a dermatologist who only prescribed doxy and no topicals with limited results, I found another dermatologist who prescribed me Epiduo Forte in conjunction with my antibiotic. I used this combination for 12 weeks and have since stopped the antibiotic and continued with the Epiduo Forte. This combination SAVED my skin. My skin is completely clear with NO new breakouts in sight. The continued use of the cream is helping lighten PIH areas. I have documented my journey with photos and it REALLY works. Be patient. At first, you will have a purging stage in which your skin will be red, irritated, and inflamed. It is so hard, but just trust the process, it will work! Good luck to all who are fighting acne. It truly makes such an impact on your self-esteem and ability to socialize normally. My heart goes out to everyone suffering from this, and I hope you find that this combination works for your skin too!!"

• Poo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2019

For Acne "My 17-year-old daughter started using Epiduo Forte last September. It was very drying at first and did sting a bit after she applied it. She used Aveeno moisturizer and was consistent with the Epiduo Forte use. She almost gave up several times because her acne got worse in the first few months. But she stayed the course. Eventually, there was a small improvement. Fewer pimples that didn’t last as long. After 1 year on Epiduo Forte, my now 18-year-old daughter is in her freshman year of college, rocking her completely clear skin! Not a pimple in months, and her hyperpigmentation has faded as well. I’m so thankful for this product. I’m convinced her next step would have been Accutane, and I’m so glad she kept going even when she was completely discouraged in the beginning. My advice, just keep using it! Don’t give up!"

• Zoe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2020

For Acne "I left a review after the 1st week of using Epiduo, and I said I was positive about this product. I think I’m right. The first two weeks, my acne got worse, my right eye was swollen, and my whole face is burning like sunburn. I got huge and painful bumps on my forehead and parts that I don’t usually get acne, but I’m so glad that I didn’t give up. It’s been over a month now, and I only have some acne scars left to clear. I still have 1-2 bumps on my chin since I sleep late, which I think is normal. I can’t put on any makeup since it still gets super flaky. I didn’t use any moisturizer because my skin is already oily, instead, I use niacinamide 12% in the morning and Epiduo at night. Use it once every two days if you think it’s too strong for your skin. Yeah, girls, it will get worse before it gets better, don’t give up. Don’t use more than 1 pump, my face was almost ruined by using more than a “pea size” amount. DON'T DO IT, follow the instructions."

• May...
• June 27, 2020

For Acne "My dermatologist prescribed me Epiduo Forte two weeks ago. I’ve been on doxycycline for five weeks, and around week three is when she prescribed me Epiduo Forte for my acne. I heard, “it gets worse before it gets better,” but for me, it just got better... like... immediately. Given, I do use strong products on my face like retinoids and chemical peels often. My face has been purging since late March, I feel that I’ve gone through the purge stage already. Then I was left with these horrible dark spots, pinpoint scars, small acne, and red spots from the old acne. Washing my face with a gentle face wash every night, then using a small amount of my Epiduo on my troubled areas, and then you wake up... and it’s literally completely different than the night before. It’s what you need if you have cystic acne or scarring or a mixture of both, like me. I’m giving it a nine because my neck is peeling and burning from it, and I’m not sure how since I’ve never placed it down my neck."

• Aan...
• June 23, 2019

For Acne "My skin was bad, so I went to a dermatologist after trying every drugstore acne med. She prescribed me Epiduo Forte. I was really excited to try this out, but I was also scared because my dermatologist told me my skin would get worse for the first 1-4 weeks of using it. That night, I started using it. For the first 3 days, my skin seemed to be getting better, but then it started to get bad. My skin broke out in places it had never broken out in before. But I didn’t give up, I was determined to have good skin. My skin took a full 4 weeks of worsening before it got better. On the fifth week, I started to see improvements. Now, after using it for 6 weeks, my skin just has a few pimples around my nose and some scars. I love Epiduo Forte!!! And please, please do not give up on it in the first 4 weeks!! I promise it will get better!!"

• Qui...
• July 15, 2019

For Acne "When I first began applying Epiduo, I had a lot of breakouts coming through, but nothing I hadn't seen before. I have light acne, generally speaking. Using Epiduo at the beginning turned that light acne into moderate acne, which I understand to be the skin purging bacteria below the surface as the skin gets acclimated to the drug. Fast forward to two weeks in. I have clear skin. Tiny, texturized bumps that were there yesterday have vanished. I still have an active scab from a pimple I popped on my jawline, but I have never been more confident in this product. I am going to keep using it consistently so I don't disrupt this progress. I did/am getting a lot of dryness and flaking around the mouth and eyelids, but I am using CeraVe moisturizer to combat. Also, when I first started Epiduo, I was getting a TON of burning, and putting on moisturizer only made that feeling worse. That, however, is no longer the case after two weeks of consistent use. It doesn't burn at all anymore."

• 64 ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2019

For Acne "My 15-year-old son has had problems with acne for 2 years. Nothing I tried over the counter or Proactiv worked. I took him to the dermatologist, he gave an antibiotic and Retin A cream. It helped, but not much after several weeks. Went back, and the doctor started discussing Accutane. I wasn’t comfortable with this-too many side effects. I talked with his pediatrician, she put him on a different antibiotic, kept the Retin A-a little better, but not much. After doing research, I found Epiduo Forte. I called his doctor, and she prescribed it. I am so grateful, after nearly 2 years, his face is clearing up. Scars are less visible. The combo of Epiduo Forte/Doxycycline is working. My son’s face is much clearer, and his self-esteem is much better. There are other options besides Accutane. As a mom, I wasn’t comfortable with its side effects. Do research and talk to your doctor! Good luck!"

• Wre...
• May 3, 2018

For Acne "So I have tried many products and pills having little to no results. I started struggling with acne during college, seemingly out of nowhere. Epiduo Forte is the ONLY thing that works for me. On the other reviews, some people reported having a burnt/fiery feeling on their face. I experienced this as well. This is what happens when you try to get your face used to the medication. I talked to my dermatologist, and he recommended cutting back from using it every night to every other night, which helped a lot! I also experienced an itching and peeling stage, which I would GLADLY go through again to get my face in the shape it’s in now! I wish I could upload photos of before and after this medicine. I don't wear any foundation or cover-up anymore because my skin literally glows! Do not be afraid to give Ep. Forte a try!!"

• Bek...
• February 27, 2017

For Acne "This med lost one point only because it's so pricey. Epiduo Forte has totally changed my life!! I have tried seriously EVERYTHING to get rid of my acne. I'm 20, almost 21, and have been fighting it since I was like 14!! Trying med after med, everything a failure. Then I tried Epiduo Forte!! For the first couple of months, I was like, 'whatever, another failure' because I didn't see any results. But then the 3rd month hit! And I haven't had acne since!! So here's my advice for Epiduo Forte users: 1) USE LOTION W/ IT! Something like Cerave or Cetaphil. Put just a SMALL drop that you spread all over, then use lotion on top of that. 2) Use it in the morning AND night (w/ lotion) if you need to! I saw better results this way. 3) Don't give up on it. Give it 3 months."

• all...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 28, 2020

For Acne "I have suffered from horrible, deep, and painful cystic bumps for three years and have tried everything from clindamycin to Proactiv to retinol gel, etc. It would be so bad that I would wake up with blood and pus staining my pillowcase, and I wouldn't be able to talk or eat without soreness under my chin from all the cysts. I was then considering Accutane until my doctor prescribed me Epiduo/Epiduo Forte, alongside antibiotics, as a last resort prior to it. My skin RAPIDLY started turning around. By month three, I had CLEAR skin, and I couldn't believe it. I will say adjusting in month one to the skin dryness was a bit tough, but using Aquaphor and CeraVe really helped in conjunction with Epiduo. I have been using the cream now for almost a year, and my skin pretty much stays clear unless I eat too bad or I get my period. Nowhere near how bad it was before, though! Thanks, Epiduo!"

• Lov...
• October 19, 2020

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for close to two months now. I had never had really bad acne until about a year ago, and I decided to go to the doctor to get some help. She put me on a month of doxycycline, new products, a change of birth control, and Epiduo. I was worried because I read reviews about Epiduo that everyone seemed to experience awful dryness, peeling, burning, and purging of their skin. I started only 3x a week because I was scared of this, but I didn’t have any issues the first few times. Then, as I worked up to every night, I still didn’t have any burning sensation at all. I have seen a dramatic difference in my acne also. I barely have any pimples and just have fading scars. I use simple Cerave products and use Epiduo every night, but my doctor recommended that I wash my face, moisturize, then put the medicine on and rub it in with a bit more moisturizer. No idea if that had something to do with preventing the hard part of this cream, but I see amazing results."

• Ale...
• December 22, 2019

For Acne "SIDE NOTE: I also started taking Spironolactone 25 mg 3x daily when I started using Epiduo Forte. In June of 2019, I started having severe acne all over my face. They were giant, deep zits that almost resembled cysts, and they were all over my face. After trying to fix it on my own by buying countless scrubs, spot treatments, etc. (DO NOT RECOMMEND). Because of the inflamed zits around my cheekbones and jawline, my doc told me that it was from high amounts of testosterone, which were causing the redness, swelling, and giant zits. I was placed on Spironolactone and Epiduo Forte. The first 4 weeks of Epiduo, my face was not improving really at all, and on top of that, my skin burned to wash it, put makeup on, etc. At 8 weeks, my skin was starting to improve, but it was so dry that it was flaking and my skin still hurt. Now at 3 months, my skin is completely clear!!! You have to push yourself through the purging stages, but I promise this is the real deal, don’t give up!!!"

• For...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 2, 2016

For Acne "I started Epiduo Forte in February, and it wasn't completely effective until May. The first month was pretty rough. My skin first 'purged,' and I had a lot more breakouts than usual, but my dermatologist warned me this would happen. After that purge, my skin became extremely dry, and when I applied Epiduo Forte, it would burn extremely bad. I put Vaseline around my eyes before applying the cream because that is where it burned the most. CeraVe lotion was a lifesaver while using Epiduo Forte! Use it, and the dryness almost completely goes away! After 3 months of use, it didn't burn or dry out my skin at all. I now experience almost no pimples, and my skin is more firm and healthy than ever. I recommend trying Epiduo Forte for yourself!"

• Pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2019

For Acne "I’m 50 years old and still struggle with acne! My dermatologist prescribed me Epiduo Forte Gel, and I’ve been faithfully using it daily for a month now, and I have to say I did purge, but not as bad as I thought I would. So far, it’s working for me! Acne breakouts clear up fast, and I even use it under my makeup. It actually makes my face look very smooth, and my pores aren’t as noticeable! Don’t give up on this product! Keep going, you’ll be glad you did!!!!"

• Lil...
• June 6, 2019

For Acne "At 28, I had terrible cystic acne, generally around my mouth and chin, with occasional ones on my cheeks and forehead. My acne started while I was pregnant with my third child, who was my only boy, and remained months after he was born. I was getting cysts injected with cortisone on a monthly basis. I started using Differin, and it worked but stopped after a month, and had used clindamycin prior to that for a month, and it was effective but stopped as well. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo Forte, and it cleared my acne immediately. I had no drying or redness, but my skin was already used to adapalene. Now, it's been 7 months, and I never get any acne, and if I see something starting, it's gone the next day. I use it a few nights a week. I seriously am amazed how well this works. I know all my acne was hormonal, as I get a period every few months, and I'm not on any birth control. It might not work for everyone, but it's the only thing that continuously works for me!"

• Tar...
• October 27, 2020

For Acne "I had horrible, painful, large cystic acne on my chin. I would get those hard cystic zits on my chin every week. When one went away, another would pop up in its place. I had 3-5 cystic zits on my chin at a time. After 2 different dermatologists, I finally found one that understood my skin. She prescribed me Epiduo and Aczone (dapsone) creams. Aczone during the day and Epiduo at night before bed. Both were to be used with a thick moisturizer. For the first 2 months, my skin was red and flaky and burned whenever I put anything on it. After those 2 months, my skin glowed. No more cystic acne. I could wake up every morning without thinking about where my new pimple would be. Epiduo and Aczone truly saved my skin. I will forever be grateful to my dermatologist! I had to completely change my skincare routine. I washed my face twice a day with Cetaphil, while also applying my Epiduo or Aczone, with a moisturizer on top. They all worked together."

• Tan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2021

For Acne "I started to experience severe acne nearing my 30s for some reason. My dermatologist prescribed this and told me to be consistent for three months. I went through a flare-up midway using this, making me lose hope a bit. It's now been exactly three months, and WHAT A CHANGE! My cheeks are so smooth, I can finally see my freckles again that used to be hidden under deep red bumps. My skin is so soft, my forehead is incredibly baby smooth, and overall, it's amazing to feel my face in the shower. I took a photo of my face before treatment and three months later, and it's so insane of a difference. Definitely works, you just NEED to be patient, give it three months at least! Also, no side effects, and I did not experience dry skin (I have naturally oily skin)."

• kit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2016

For Acne "I have mild acne with redness and blackheads. I started using Epiduo Forte, and it took only 2 weeks for my skin to look 100% better. I used a VERY small amount (even less than a pea size to start). My skin did get dry, but I moisturized a lot and then increased the amount to an actual pea size. My skin, which is actually very sensitive, adjusted pretty well to this, and I'm very happy with the results. Wait 20 minutes after you wash your face to apply the Epiduo, and then after applying it, wait another 20 minutes to moisturize. This helps eliminate the burning sensation that might occur...it did for me."

• nyc...
• July 23, 2018

For Acne "Epiduo Forte is probably one of the most effective topicals I've used to date (suffered from hormonal cystic acne for 8 years now) and definitely more effective than Epiduo. I've never written a review for an acne medication before, so trust me when I say I rely on Epiduo Forte as an effective spot treatment. I find this topical to really help in thwarting those angry cystic pimples and stop them in their tracks. If I get them early and apply the Forte, they usually go away or just turn into a regular, smaller pimple with a head. The only thing I hate about it is that it makes the area where you apply the Epiduo Forte EXTREMELY dried out and flaky, which sucks for a foundation-wearer like myself. The flaking doesn't fully subside until about a week, so if you want your makeup to look smooth, try not to apply the night before or just apply a very thin layer."

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 18, 2019

For Acne "This medicine was great for my acne, however, I had severe swollen eyes, and my skin was so sensitive I couldn’t put anything on it! I continued using it for a year because I was willing to endure just about anything for clearer skin until finally, I started getting eczema on my eyelids, and eventually, I would wake up with my eyes nearly swollen shut (even if I only put a dab of it on a single pimple and washed my pillow sheets!) I’ve now been off the medicine for 6 months and still suffering from the eczema! I can’t believe this medicine was capable of such severe long-term damage and is still put on the market anyway. I’m terrified to try more acne medicine because of this."

• mom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 13, 2018

For Acne "My daughter's dermatologist prescribed this after she went off of Accutane and started getting breakouts again. Accutane cleared her skin up amazingly, but we didn't want to put her back on it if it wasn't necessary. Epiduo Forte really does work. She has been using it for 10 months, and her skin looks as clear as it did after 6+ months of Accutane. She does still get breakouts, but nothing like before. And she has tried many prescription topical treatments and pills over the years, and none of those worked. She has also managed to make one bottle last 10 months, so she's probably not using enough, but she does say it is very drying. It's very expensive, so be sure to ask your doctor if they know of any rebate programs for it. We get it for $75 after the insurance discount and rebate."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2020

For Acne "I used to have acne when I was younger, maybe around 14, then my skin cleared up. Then suddenly I started getting breakouts at 27. I started using Epiduo for my hormonal adult acne breakouts 3 months ago. I started with once every day. It will not work faster if you use more! It will just make your skin hurt. Then once my skin got used to it, I started breaking out mildly in the areas I applied the cream. After about a week of that, my skin totally cleared up! I get a zit every once in a while, but it goes away a lot faster and doesn’t get as big. Be patient, this medication works!"

• guy...
• February 11, 2020

For Acne "I had very mild chin acne from 15-21. Used Differin, other Retin A, benzoyl peroxide, took doxy, but I would still have 1-2 chin pimples at all times. Got Epiduo Forte, and it worked perfectly. A thin layer around my chin area with little dots for spot treatment cleared me up almost immediately. 2 years later, I get maybe 1 chin pimple per 3 months, and if I immediately spot treat it, it will disappear in 3 days. It’s the best topical acne product, hands down. 0.3% adapalene + benzoyl peroxide is an acne killer. Also, as spot treatment, a bottle lasts FOREVER."

• Ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2020

For Acne "Epiduo Forte has literally changed my life, and I'm so thankful to my derm who prescribed me this cream. I had cystic spots on my cheeks, bumps on my forehead, and blackheads along my jawline and chin. For 1 year, I tried using expensive skincare and getting microdermabrasion/facials, but nothing worked, so I decided to see a derm (which I should've done in the 1st place, but in my country, it can take up to 6 months to get an appointment with a derm). For the first 2 months, I had breakouts and itchy, red, peeling skin. I stuck it out and also used Cetaphil moisturizing cream and SPF 50+ sunscreen every day, and after 3 months, my skin was completely cleared of acne. It's been 12 months since I started using Epiduo Forte, and I now use a small amount every other night if I feel like I need to. Take pics of your face each night to track your skin's improvement!"

• Ano...
• September 9, 2018

For Acne "I struggled with a sudden burst of cystic acne on my cheeks for about a year before I finally went to a dermatologist. She prescribed Epiduo Forte along with a foam cleanser and sunscreen. The first two to three weeks were hell on my skin, it was dry, red, scaly, and after that, my skin got a few more breakouts. It wasn't until about two months of use that I really started to see my skin change for the better. Overall, after using Epiduo for six months in total, my face is completely clear and about 85% of the scarring the acne had caused is gone."