Epiduo and Acne: What Users Say

• Hay...
• August 26, 2020

For Acne "I’ve been using Epiduo since January 24th, 2020. My advice is to stay strong for the first few months. Don’t expect any results for 3-5 months and expect your skin to look horribly worse. Stay strong during that period. After 3-5 months, the face should look horribly red but breakouts should be getting to a minimum. For the next few months, Epiduo should still be in use for the redness and scars. This takes 3 months for the redness to be only visible really up close. I would recommend this gel, but you must not expect to have clear smooth skin in the first 2 months definitely. If lucky, 3-4 months, but you should make sure to know that 8 months could be a possibility and prepare and trust the process. My skin still isn’t where I want it, so I will still be using this to get the scarring fade, but compared to a few months ago, my skin looks 10 times better."

• Cru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2020

For Acne "Epiduo has honestly been the only product that has had a significant impact on my skin. My acne got much worse on Epiduo for a couple of months (worse than ever before), but I stuck with it, and now, five months into treatment, my acne has completely gone. Only minor scars remain from the intense period, which are getting less notable by the day. I definitely recommend anyone suffering with moderate acne to try it!"

• emi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2015

For Acne "I'm just gonna get right to the point by saying that I'm just about to hit my 12 week mark on Epiduo, and it has completely cleared up my acne!! From 1-4 weeks, my acne kept getting worse. From 4-6 weeks, it was just kinda stuck in one place where it didn't really get worse but never got better. From 6-9 weeks, it slowly started to get better, but I was still waking up every day with a new pimple. Then from 9-12 weeks, I REALLY started noticing a difference. Pimples stopped occurring every day (with the exception of a couple because my period was starting). So for everyone using this product, just give it time to work! And for anyone wondering, I use Cetaphil Derma-Control Foam Wash in the morning and night but only apply Epiduo at night (waiting 30 min after to apply the moisturizer). Also, I really recommend getting the epi-tracker app to track your progress. SO GOOD LUCK EVERYONE."

• Jaz...
• January 27, 2015

For Acne "I have been on Epiduo for about 3 weeks, and it seems like every time I apply the gel, I turn red and breakout more. Then it's accompanied by dry, flaky skin. I think I'm going to stop the use of the Epiduo gel."

• Pre...
• March 30, 2014

For Acne "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!"

• Nih...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 10, 2013

For Acne "This is the first time I write a review about a product that I've used. I had a major acne problem. I tried many things, and it didn't work out. In February 2012, I went to a dermatologist to see what's wrong with my skin. She prescribed Epiduo gel. Honestly, I didn't think that it would work out. I'm using it until today and am so happy with the results. Everyone noticed how the acne disappeared. I just get one or two pimples when I'm having my period. You guys should use it if you're having the same problem. I wish I could post a picture of before and after so you can see the difference. It's really good, I don't want to stop using it."

• Wav...
• November 8, 2015

For Acne "Honestly, at first, I couldn't even tell anything was happening. I went in and out of stages, and it almost seemed my acne got worse. That was just the Epiduo pulling the dirt and junk and acne out. Now, 4 months in, my acne is completely gone. I had horrible acne as well. This has changed my life."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

For Acne "This is my first month using Epiduo. The first 3 weeks, I saw no difference. This week, my skin started burning badly, then I got more acne, and it's red. When I wash my face, it just burns. Right now, my face is peeling. I'm even scared to go to school because I look bad."

• Eva...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2020

For Acne "I used Epiduo for about 2 months on my moderate comedonal acne. I began breaking 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!"

• Aan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2020

For Acne "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."

• Chr...
• June 5, 2017

For Acne "I am a 24-year-old female who has suffered from acne since the age of 14. I tried all expensive products, facials, and peels. Nothing worked until I was recommended Epiduo by my local GP. I never want to get off this product!!! It took a while to start seeing results, maybe about a month. My skin did get a lot worse before it got better. I have been using this product for 9 months now and won't get a single pimple for a few weeks. I still use it every night but am trying to skip a day here and there. My scarring is starting to fade, and I can go out of the house wearing no makeup now. I would recommend it to anyone."

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

For Acne "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 nonetheless, 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 sometimes 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!"

• 16...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2018

For Acne "I’ve been using Epiduo for the past 4 weeks, and I'm in the middle of my 5th week ATM. At first, I didn’t have a lot of changes, but at the end of week 3, I got a lot of breakouts, which I believe is the 'purge.' Sometimes my skin looks kind of fine, but I still am breaking out. I am optimistic, and I want it to work, so I am going to continue Epiduo and then see what happens after 3 months. If nothing has changed and I am still breaking out, I am going to discontinue the product. But I think it will work eventually. I get a lot of small whiteheads, which I find weird because I didn't get that a lot before starting Epiduo. I also get under the skin, but they usually are gone within a week, but always seem to leave a red mark behind. I am going to write another review when I am 3 months in my journey.:)"

• 16...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2018

For Acne "I’ve been using Epiduo for the past 4 weeks, and I'm in the middle of my 5th week ATM. At first, I didn’t have a lot of changes, but at the end of week 3, I got a lot of breakouts, which I believe is the 'purge.' Sometimes my skin looks kind of fine, but I still am breaking out. I am optimistic, and I want it to work, so I am going to continue Epiduo and then see what happens after 3 months. If nothing has changed and I am still breaking out, I am going to discontinue the product. But I think it will work eventually. I get a lot of small whiteheads, which I find weird because I didn't get that a lot before starting Epiduo. I also get under the skin, but they usually are gone within a week, but always seem to leave a red mark behind. I am going to write another review when I am 3 months in my journey.:)"

• Kal...
• April 25, 2015

For Acne "I would like to share my experience. I have had acne for a long time. I tried all products and acne treatments. Then, when my friend suggested epiduo gel to me, saying it works wonders. When I started using it, the first week it became hell, my face became red, peeling, and dry. But I paused for 5 days and used an oil-free moisturizer. After that, I started using epiduo again every alternative day, it worked amazing. I usually don't write reviews but want to help all acne sufferers and tell them that this medicine helped a lot, and I'm so happy my skin looks so good-no breakouts, nothing. But yes, you need to choose a good moisturizing cream. Also, very important: drink lots of water and don't be disappointed because when you start epiduo gel, it will really break out the first week. At that time, just pause two to three days and start using the moisturizer."

• Abb...
• April 27, 2015

For Acne "I started using Epiduo at the end of January, and it is now the end of April, and my skin has improved so much! I suffered from a lot of clogged pores and blackheads that would turn into pimples with the gross pus. It was severe or anything like that, but having clogged pores on my cheeks was just a nightmare, and makeup always made them look obvious. My skin now has only 2-3 blackheads that are going away on their own. My skin never purged all at once, where my skin looked worse. It was really gradual. The clogged pores went away, or they sometimes came up, but never all at once, so totally manageable. My advice with this stuff is to 1. Give it time. You definitely need to give it 3 months to do its thing and 2. Moisturize!"

• Abb...
• April 27, 2015

For Acne "I started using Epiduo at the end of January, and it is now the end of April, and my skin has improved so much! I suffered from a lot of clogged pores and blackheads that would turn into pimples with the gross pus. It was severe or anything like that, but having clogged pores on my cheeks was just a nightmare, and makeup always made them look obvious. My skin now has only 2-3 blackheads that are going away on their own. My skin never purged all at once, where my skin looked worse. It was really gradual. The clogged pores went away, or they sometimes came up, but never all at once, so totally manageable. My advice with this stuff is to 1. Give it time. You definitely need to give it 3 months to do its thing and 2. Moisturize!"

• Mat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2021

For Acne "I started using Epiduo for two months now. Used it every other day for 2 weeks. Then after two weeks, I used it every night. My acne got worse for about 6 weeks. I had large cystic acne that I never had before. Even though I was breaking out, I saw a huge difference in my skin tone. It was becoming even. But finally, my skin is clear. I'm just left with a few pimples that are also drying out. This medication really works. Just be patient."

• Acn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2017

For Acne "It's true. The first two weeks really are horrible. So make sure you don't start this if you have big plans coming up. I broke out in huge spots, my face was red and tender, and my skin was flaking off in big pieces. You cannot wear makeup at this point. If you get cracked corners of your mouth like I did, hydrocortisone 1% really is your savior. Cleared it up in two days. I moisturized throughout the day with Cetaphil and cleansed every morning and night with Cetaphil cleanser. Two weeks later, my skin is almost clear. My dryness is almost gone, and the scars are fading. Stick with it. It really works. It just gets worse before it gets better."

• per...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2018

For Acne "Only recently, I started to get a little bit of pimples on my jawline and forehead, and I was really stressed about this because my whole life I had never gotten pimples (maybe 2 on my face at worst). I went to my doctor frustrated, and I was prescribed Epiduo (my acne wasn’t bad at all, I just wanted to have really clear skin). After the first use of Epiduo, I felt no burning, and the next day, I could instantly see a difference, it seemed like all my clogged pores were cleaned, and my face was looking smoother. Although the next couple of uses did irritate my face a bit (I was using way too much) and caused a breakout at about the 10-14 day mark, my face after a month of use is as clear as it’s ever been! Even clearer than what it was before I started getting pimples. To everyone reading this going through the initial breakout or irritation stage of Epiduo, I highly recommend continuing use, just maybe give your face a bit of time to rest between applying. Would recommend."

• cjj...
• June 20, 2014

For Acne "I've had super clear skin until the last week of eighth grade! Now it's summer, and I needed something to help my sudden breakout before high school. My doctor recommended Epiduo. At first, I was using it twice a day because I thought it would get rid of the acne faster. It didn't. I couldn't wear makeup because my skin was dry and peeling and way discolored. So I stopped for about 3 days and just moisturized. My acne got a little worse after that. I am 5 days past the 1-month mark, and my skin is actually just starting to clear up. I used it once a day at night with the Cetaphil face wash. I only have it in the middle of my forehead near my hairline and on my cheeks. I was getting very discouraged, but the medicine needs about 3 months."

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2017

For Acne "It took a good couple of months for me to start seeing noticeable results. When I first started using it, my skin was so red and started peeling and flaking off, it also made me break out so much. Make sure to use plenty of moisturizer and hydrating products (I use Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion, would recommend it as it helps a lot with the dryness but doesn't leave your skin with a greasy feel). After about a month, the redness and peeling stopped. It's taken a little less than a year for my skin to get to where it is now, it is so clear and has very minimal redness, it's also helped with the scarring. You have to have a lot of patience when using this product, but it's 100% worth it in the end."

• Val...
• November 12, 2013

For Acne "Was prescribed Epiduo by my doctor after being diagnosed with PCOS (spots/acne is often a common side effect of this). Anyway, the first two weeks of using it, my skin was BAD. Cystic acne, redness, itchy, painful skin to touch, the whole nine yards. Then it just stopped being as painful, and the spots really, REALLY cleared up. I have smooth cheeks now, with the odd one spot just creeping up hormonally as expected. However, do not use any other harsh spot-clearing product (or have a skin-specific facial) on the face, as I guarantee it'll be painful and red all day (speaking from experience!!!)"

• Acn...
• January 24, 2016

For Acne "I've had acne all my life, but it was never really that severe; just a few here and there. But once I turned 18, it was when my skin got super bad, where every night I would take off my makeup and start crying whenever I saw all my acne. I got prescribed Epiduo Forte by my dermatologist and started using it in October. It is now almost February, and I have been using this product for almost 4 months, and I can say my acne has officially cleared up. This drug does make your skin break out even more, and it does make it very sensitive for the first 2-3 months. After the 3 months of using it consistently every night, your skin will start to clear up. I do break out on my period, but now all I have to worry about are my scars. I love this product."

• ABC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2022

For Acne "Horrible experience. Had mild acne and doc started me on it. My face almost immediately became covered with horrible acne, never letting up. At week 5, it was ridiculous how bad it was. Decided to stop. Wish I never used this product."