Epiduo Forte for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• March 11, 2020

"I would definitely recommend Epiduo. The bottle will last you a LONG time, since it’s only a spot treatment. I have definitely seen an improvement in my skin. However, you need to remember this is a spot treatment. I wouldn’t recommend using a ton on one spot. On some parts of my face I can use a bunch and I won’t get any dry patches, but in other parts my skin is VERY sensitive. Sometimes my dry patches will last days because of it. But, please don’t let that scare you away from this medication. It is definitely great, and I personally would rather have some dry patches than a bunch of acne. But, you might not even get any. It really depends on your skin type!"

• Gracie
• May 5, 2020

"If you have super OILY skin, Epiduo Forte might work wonders for you. I have an extremely oily forehead to the point where I could go all day without touching my face, and it will end up being visibly shiny and gross. However, the rest of my face remains dry. This medication works wonders on oily, acne prone skin. My forehead cleared after only a few days of use, and it completely eliminated the excess oil on my forehead, making me feel confident. HOWEVER, I also break out terribly on my chin, which is not oily at all. This medication does cause the areas around my mouth to become red and flaky. I moisturize these parts of my face daily. In my opinion, Epiduo Forte has been more successful than not, and works wonders for me. No store bought acne cream has ever worked for me, but Epiduo Forte clears my face in a few days and keeps it that way with regular use. If I start to experience too much peeling, I will use it twice a day on my forehead, and once every other day on my chin."

• Dawger
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2020

"This has cleared my skin completely!! When I first had be prescribed the cream I was very unsure because my skin is very sensitive and also mild/severe acne. When I first used it, it would sting and dry my skin out but I realized I was using too much and you literally only need the smallest amount, I also recommend to combined it with your moisturizer to help with dryness and it’s harshness. Your acne will probably become worst before better but 10/10 recommended, especially for teens who have little time for a face routine"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2017

"I had bad acne and terrible cystic bumps especially around “that time”. I was getting cortisone injections at least 3 times a month for painful bumps. My doctor prescribed Epiduo Forte on 10/28/27 and my skin had been beautiful. I didn't even have a bad hormonal break out just a few small pimples that epiduo dried right out. I love this stuff and I am in awe at my skin. I will say that you NEED a good moisturizer because it will dry your skin. Other that THUMBS UP!"

• Kldrw
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2016

"I have tried everything over the counter and by prescription. I feel like I finally found the answer to my middle-aged hormonal acne. This is like a miracle. I do suggest using it consistently for three months for the best results. Glad I didn't give up!"

• Golden...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2016

"Been using this gel for about almost a month now and I can tell it works! My doctor told me to start off slow... But I didn't listen. I use this every night and apply it during the day time if I want to make sure I have no new acne coming. Over all I can't wait to see my skin in 3 months from now."

• sammie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2019

"I have currently been using this cream for 3 months but had to stop my treatment yesterday. Before I started using this I had inflamed cystic acne on the sides of my cheeks. When I started using this cream (every other night on top of moisturizer) I noticed that it would flatten any cystic acne I had and in a very short time. Around 1-2 weeks ago I noticed that this topical cream stopped having the same affect on my skin. Not only was my skin dry and extremely sensitive from my course of treatment, but the cream no longer had any affect on my acne. If anything, it began making it worse. Personally, I would not recommend Tactupump Forte as I believe it is too harsh on the skin."

• Soove...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2016

"I'm a 33/f w/ cystic acne my entire life. I been using Epiduo Forte and Aczone for over 4 weeks now. I started using the Aczone daily in the AM and Epiduo every other night along with Doxy. Face started clearing w/o any dryness. Then week 2, I began using the Epiduo every night and within 2 days, my entire face broke out. But, this was expected and I knew purging might occur. However, the pimples did not last long. Only about 2 days or so and came to a head quickly. I'm pretty confident the pimples dried up quickly because of Aczone. Face got pretty dry though. So now, I use an daily exfoliant, hydrating serum (put on BEFORE meds to combat dryness/irritation), meds and CeraVe (am/pm) lotion. Works great!! Just have to be patient!"

• Nick...
• December 8, 2015

"I've been dealing with moderate to severe acne for well over 10 years now, but I never wanted to go on Accutane. Epiduo Forte works! I saw results in 1 week, with less and less acne coming through. It even is starting to reduce the red marks that I have from old acne. People complain that it burns and dries out their skin, but in my case it wasn't that bad. My skin was a little sensitive, burned only a little, but did get dry. It felt like a tight pulling at times and my neck was very flakey. My skin is very oily, which may cause it to not be as dry as a result of the medication. I'm working on my 5th week on Epiduo, and again I am very impressed. I have my follow up in a few weeks, and I am excited to share the results with my doctor."

• Upset
• 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"

• Krys
• March 12, 2018

"CAUTION: this topical will burn your skin if you have a sensitive skin type (or overuse!) I, unfortunately, have and did both. Please be careful with this. A little goes a long way. If you use as a spot treatment (you really shouldn’t) it will turn that spot bright red and make it more noticeable. Listen to your derm’s instructions but also feel it out. If it burns and you start seeing MORE acne that has been caused by irritation then stop immediately!!! Call your doctor!!! This happened to me. However, it did dry up my big cystic acne...just turned my face into the Sahara desert for a couple weeks. Very hard to conceal that with makeup..."

• Anony...
• December 24, 2018

"I just started using this, I probably put it on a grand total of 6 times, and my face is horrible. My face is swollen, red hot (to the touch and actually), peeling, my eyes are swollen, itchy, and dry. On the flip side though, I only used it a few times and haven’t used it since and my face has cleared up already. All my acne is not gone but it is clearing up."

• Dena
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2022

"I started using Epiduo 75 days ago. After one month my face (cheeks) were full of big painful pimples. After 40-45 days my skin was finally pimple free. Currently I have acne scars, enlarged pores and blackheads. The last but not the least; it didn't burn or itch BUT left my skin very sensitive. I fully recommend it. It does WORK!"

• emano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2018

"I went to the dermatologist and this is what I was put on. Within the first two weeks I noticed my acne really clearing up. After that, my acne just went downhill, bigger pimples started occurring and I still have not seen a difference, only my face getting worse."

• High...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2022

"This is my second time on Epiduo. I first started it in July of 2020. I went through the purging stage, but my face was completely clear by the time December rolled around. At that point, I was using the medication incorrectly and experienced severe burning and irritation. I decided to stop using it due to my clear complexion and the chemical burns I received. A couple months after that I started birth control to control my acne and hopefully keep my skin from breaking out due to having no topical in my regime. That was a mistake. I broke out so bad while trying different birth controls over 2021. Finally, in July 2021 I had enough and went back on to Epiduo forte. I went through some purging, but my face was 80-90% clear by October. It is now January 2022 and my face is beginning to break out once again. It could be due to fluctuating hormones, but it beginning to take a toll on my mental health again. I'm hoping this is just the purge part two, but who knows. Wish me luck."

• HangI...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2022

"If you’re reading this, please keep going. I purged for at LEAST 3 months on Epiduo Forte. My skin got unbelievably bad during the purge, with breakouts all over my face. I was close to giving up. But it WORKS, I promise. People say that you should see results after 8-12 weeks, but don’t listen to them because everyone’s skin is different. 5 (almost 6) months in, my skin’s the smoothest it’s been in a long time. Tips: I know we don't like hearing it, but eating healthier *dramatically* reduced the redness & irritation associated with my acne and Epiduo side effects. Specifically foods that are anti-inflammatory—berries, greens, fish. I notice a HUGE difference in my skin when I eat junk/processed foods. If you’re desperate, please try it. I have naturally dry skin, so my skin was constantly red, flakey, and itchy on Epiduo. Aquaphor was a game changer!! It seals in my moisturizer & Epiduo without clogging my pores. Hydrated skin heals you racne so much faster. GL!"

• VAGirl
• December 4, 2017

"I'm a little over a month using this cream to help clear mild acne. The first few weeks were horrible. Face would sting especially around mouth & corner of eyes. Skin was peeling & super dry, with dry patches appearing during the day. I use it every night & if needed would take a night off. However I stopped feeling them around week 3. My routine is: exfoliate face w/ philosophy exfoliating wash, followed with cleanse with their face wash. I apply a vitamin c serum (trueskin is the brand) leave to air dry for 2 mins then I use CeraVe daily moisturizer applying a generous amount. Wait 5mins then apply one pump epiduo forte gel on cheeks/chin. My skin looks drastically clearer. Still get break outs around cycle but they don't last long at all"

• Raegan
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 13, 2021

"I love this stuff! Been using epiduo forte for my oily skin for years!! It works so well! The first few months made my acne worse, but so worth the results! Now I only get about one pimple a month, and this stuff will get rid of it overnight! Best stuff ever!! It works well for the cerave lotion and face wash! Love it! Just make sure you stop using it a week before getting your eyebrows waxed bc it will remove some skin. I had that happen twice, not painful other than during it. If you stop using it for a week prior, you’ll be fine. The stuff works fantastic! Recommend!"

• Nae...
• November 24, 2017

"The worse thing I could’ve possibly do for my acne. I am a young African American female, I’m a brown complexion & ever since I started using this on my face, I no longer have dark spots, I have dark sections. It’s awful !"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2021

"On the 24th of August I went to the dermatologist to FINALLY do something about my adult black heads on my chin. They sent it to my door 2 days later and started that night! It’s now the 8th of September and they are basically all gone! What they say about the side effects of redness, itching, SMALL breakouts around effected area is true (for me). I had one more pop up and I took care of it immediately. It does burn a tiny bit, that’s what benzyl peroxide does! Your skin may get dry and flake (thanks masks for covering up that) feels dry. What they also say is true: it’ll get worse before it gets better. The redness, itching etc. I wouldn’t recommend lathering this all over your face like my derm told me to do. I only did the affected parts! I had results in a couple of weeks! Impressive!"

• steph...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2017

"I've had stubborn acne for years and have tried so many different products. This gel hasn't totally cleared up my skin, but it has definitely improved it. At first, I piled it on problem areas like a spot treatment and didn't follow the instructions to apply a thin layer all over every night. It didn't work that way- it needs to be used consistently. When I started using it properly, my skin got dry and irritated especially around my mouth but it adjusted pretty quickly (I skip a night when needed). My old hyperpigmentation has started to fade a bit and new breakouts go away faster, but it's not a miracle cure for me."

• Shelby...
• October 30, 2015

"I have only had epiduo forte for a week and the small sample tube, so obviously there's not enough to put on my face besides the one little dab my dermatologist told me too. I'm currently sitting wait for the moisturizer to soak into my skin so my face will quit burning and itching so I can get some sleep..."

• Carol
• May 4, 2020

"I have had severe acne for most of my life, to the point where my face was always red and was covered with acne. My mom took me to the dermatologist in January of 2019 and I was prescribed this. I noticed little difference the first few months but after using it CONSISTENTLY for about 6 months, I noticed a significant improvement in my acne, to the point where 90% of my acne had disappeared and I only had fading scars. Since then I've continued to use it and I would 100% recommend it to another teenager suffering from acne. However, there are some drawbacks. My face burned almost every night after using this (especially for the first month) and my face and lips would get really dry without moisturizer. At about three or four months, my face got used to the medication and the pain lessened. However, despite the side effects, I would definitely say the improvements to my acne was worth it."

• Dev
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2021

"I started using this product for VERY oily skin. I had occasional acne breakouts but the constant oily skin made me feel self-conscious about my face. I am 2 months in to using this product and my skin is significantly less oily; my skin feels soft and smooth. I am experiencing a bit of purging on my chin and dryness around my nose, so I am careful to avoid putting this product around my nose. Overall I am happy with this product and look forward to seeing how my skin looks after the purging period."

• Shai
• January 10, 2021

"This is the second time I have been using Epiduo gel. The first time I used it it took me nearly a month to get my skin used to the gel. Later it worked fine and I stopped using it. After few years, it is the second time I am currently using it. It took nearly a month again for my skin to get used to it. My acne was moderate but bad like tiny lumps all over my cheeks. My skin eventually went through a process of irritation, dryness and breakouts. But then I took better care by moisturizing my face and keeping my diet healthy and face clean. I must say now it has gotten better. I'm still using it. My face is almost clear. And once it is I will stop using it. I have handpicked hyperpigmentation because I was very rough with my skin. But hopefully it goes away this year. I decide to not pick on my face this year."