Epiduo Forte User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anon
• 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 scaring the acne had caused is gone."

• Dana
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2019

For Acne "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 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 has 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."

• 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."

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

For Acne "Epiduo Forte has literally changed my life & I'm so thankful to my derm who prescribed me this cream. I had cystic spots on my cheeks, bumps on my forehead & blackheads along my jawline & chin. For 1 year I tried using expensive skincare & 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 appt. with a derm). For the first 2 months, I had breakouts & itchy, red, peeling skin. I stuck it out & also used Cetaphil moisturising cream & spf 50+ sunscreen every day & after 3months, my skin was completely cleared of acne. It's been 12months since I started using Epiduo Forte & 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!"

• Jen
• November 26, 2018

For Acne "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."

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

For Acne "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."

• lil...
• June 5, 2019

For Acne "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."

• emilou
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2019

For Acne "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."

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

For Acne "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 7 weeks since he discontinued using Epiduo Forte and still has hyperpigmentation and possible scarring. His skin is 100x worse after using this medicine."

• Emano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2018

For Acne "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 .001% is when I had maybe one small one - but that's literally just ONE small pimple & 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 workout."

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

For Acne "I don’t even know where to start... I struggled with back acne for 3 years. I used every drugstore product including neutrogena, clean and clear, pro activ, x-out, and many others. Epiduo was recommended to my by my dermatologist. THIS WAS THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME! With applying this all over my back along with a cera ve 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!"

• Jozlyn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 27, 2018

For Acne "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 epido forte and I couldn’t be any happier with her decision because now my skin is glowing already and my acne is going away !!"

• Sarah
• April 21, 2021

For Acne "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 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."

• Burnnnn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

For Acne "I used epiduo forte for 3 days and it made my acne much more and gave me 5 blind pimples that took weeks to go away. Now whenever I try to use any kind of face cleanser my skin burns so bad. I read the reviews and thought it would not happen to me but it did. DO NOT USE!!!"

• Court
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2018

For Acne "I do not recommend this!!!! I got a sample from my dermatologist and used it twice. I may be a rare case, but I’m experiencing a severe allergic reaction. My entire face is swollen, eye lids, severe bumps, redness, burning, itchiness, the list goes on. My skin is not cut out for this strong stuff."

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

For Acne "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 mostly been able to minimize pain/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"

• Kate
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2018

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

• Jane
• July 23, 2019

For Acne "I am eighteen and I’ve seen a dermatologist for the past 5 years. I tried proactiv and every drugstore product before finally going to the dermo. My first visit, I was prescribed epiduo. My skin cleared up in 3 months and was clear for about 6 months. The medication stopped working and we had to go back to something new, which included trying multiple topicals and antibiotics. There would be 6 month stints where the medication would clear up my skin and then my acne would come back just as bad or worse. I was experiencing the worst acne I have ever had. I was ready to go on accutane when my doctor prescribed Epiduo Forte with an antibiotic. This combination has helped me regain my confidence. I notice over night the size of my acne decreasing and when breakouts do come, they are much smaller and disappear much faster. "

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

For Acne "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 hyper-pigmentation. 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!"

• Olivia
• May 15, 2018

For Acne "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 moisturiser, in which case I just don't apply the Epiduo for a night. It has also made my skin a lot drier and flaky, 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."

• Kass
• June 3, 2020

For Acne "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!"

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2018

For Acne "I started this product about 7 weeks ago and it has done nothing but make my skin so much worse. I don't even want to look at my face in the mirror anymore and hoping to see results soon. If not I will be returning to the products I used to use"

• Caile...
• August 16, 2017

For Acne "Y'ALL. This is only my 5th 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 & immediately washed my face. I use a Clearasil scrub daily, and that irritated my skin horribly! I then applied the Epiduo & 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!"

• Bizzle
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2020

For Acne "I have been on this topical Epiduo forte for a little over two months and my acne has never been worse. I got on it for mild acne along with scarring. Now my face is so bad I am having to start Accutane. I have always struggled with mild acne, so my dermatologist recommended I try Epiduo before trying Accutane. My acne is now severe and bright red. My skin is irritated as well. At first I thought it was the purging phase, but it is now well past that. If you have sensitive skin, be careful. Also for reference, my acne is almost solely on my checks and mostly due to elevated levels of androgen. I was getting a few pimples a month usually cystic. I am now waking up every day with new pimples. Fortunately, I will say the pimples are no longer cystic and shrink much faster. However, my whole face is bright red with scarring now ALONG with the new pimples I wake up with every morning."

• Sophh...
• February 10, 2017

For Acne "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 suppose 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 :)"