Epiduo Forte for Acne User Reviews (Page 5)

• Beng
• January 29, 2020

"I'm 52, have oily skin and problem with adult pimples. My Dermatologist recommended me this one for my evening regimen after applying Clindamycin and moisturiser. At first my face felt dry even with the moisturiser but later my face became used to it. I'm on my 2nd and a half month and so far, it helps clear my pimples and my face became a bit smoother. My dermatologist said it's also has anti-aging component so I hope I can see results on long term use."

• Forte
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2018

"I’ve used epiduo before and it “kinda sorta” worked on my skin, so when my dermatologist prescribed epiduo forte, I was excited to really see my acne go away. Currently, the epiduo forte is supplementing my doxycycline. I’ve been using epiduo forte for about two weeks now and it hasn’t done a thing to my skin, but make me sunburnt. I’m pretty brown. I don’t burn. I know two weeks is not enough time at all to make a valid review, but lots of reviews on here on are saying it worked for them in one week and that is not the case for me. Maybe I have a placebo bottle or something. I decided to do a test and compare before and after pictures of my face using an over the counter product vs epiduo forte. While both didn’t get rid of any pimples well, I saw greater acne reduction using drugstore products and absolutely none using forte. Pretty upset about the waste of money. I will continue to use it though and hope that it starts to work!"

• Ariana
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2018

"I had recently gone to the dermatologist to find a way to get rid of this disrupting acne. I had used this cream for about 4 or 5 days and the day I had forgotten to put it on. The skin that had the Epiduo Forte had burnt my skin and had chapped up my skin leaving it to feel like it was on fire."

• Jared
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 19, 2017

"After trying and failing many antibiotics and topicals, I began to feel as accutane would be my only solution. After switching to a dermatologist from a doctor, she recommended I try Epiduo Forte before committing to accutane. In all honesty, the first few weeks will be brutal. The itching and burning is next to unbearable along with red puffy dry skin. My acne also got worse for the first month until about one and a half months in, when all my active pimples started to shrink and disappear. However, I was left with a nasty case of hyperpigmentation, but now after almost 1 year of use I am so close to completely clear skin! (Applied every night)"

• Katzie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2017

"I started this topical ointment back in February. Skin takes quite a while to get acclimated. I'd say a month+ before it stops burning. I'd apply Epiduo followed by Aquaphor to combat the dryness and it just seals your face up for a good 20 minutes. I peeled a lot in the beginning, but I did not purge. I notice it actually makes skin much oilier since the pores are now unclogged. If I wear moisturizer under makeup, I'm an oil slick by noon. I try to avoid moisturizer now. I still have gotten pimples and a cyst so I'm not sure how amazing this is. Also, someone said use this in the morning. Please don't do that. "

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2022

"I am a 21 yr old female who has suffered from mild- moderate acne since I was 15. I have never had cystic acne, but I have always consistently had pesky whitehead and blackhead breakouts. I decided to go in and get prescribed epiduo and I’m so glad I did. I also was prescribed 100mg of doxy twice a day. I am now entering week 3 of both, and I finally have truly clear skin, just scars. Please keep using it, I know how hard it can be but acne does not define your self worth or attractiveness. The first two weeks were awful, red dry skin, purging like crazy, but it was worth it (purge breakouts only have a lifespan of about a day as compared to normal breakouts!) Im rooting for you!"

• Liv
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2020

"I was prescribed Epiduo Forte along with a antibiotic pill to treat my severe acne. The Epiduo Forte (which is not covered by most insurances) is extremely overpriced! Thank goodness my doctor gave me a coupon to where I only paid $50. Otherwise it would have been $588! I was on this medication along with the antibiotic for 4 months and saw very little results. I used it exactly as directed and still, I would say my acne got about 15% better. I am sorry but 15% is not worth $588. This is price gouging at its finest. I would honestly give this medication 2 stars thats a bout it."

• Colon
• December 19, 2016

"I have been using this medication with Apo-doxy for 2 weeks now, the first 4 days I had no new break outs but now it's starting to get worse, that's what the doctor said so I am still going to use it, for people that have burning red skin please get some neutrogena dry skin moisturizer it is the best thing for your face, use it in the morning for a few days and it will reduce the redness and dry skin, it also stops the burning when you apply the tactupump, anyways I hope this medications works for me I am really embarrassed about my acne"

• Evgenia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2023

"I have been using Epiduo Forte for four months now, and it has completely transformed my skin! I suffer from hormonal acne, which still appears on my chin from time to time. However, Epiduo quickly resolves these hormonal pimples. My forehead is now clear of acne, and my right cheek looks amazing. Although my left cheek still has some red spots from old acne, it is slowly getting better. The overall texture of my skin has greatly improved, and all of my dark spots (and I had a lot) are now gone. My advice for anyone using Epiduo is to keep your skin hydrated and use a lot of moisturizers. Do not skip applying Epiduo. I am writing this review because I also read reviews when I first started my treatment, and I hope this helps someone else. I can't wait to see my skin fully treated, and I am confident it will be soon."

• 35yro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2023

"On 2.5%, brand name. I finally cleared up my deep underground cystic acne on my chin with this. 10 yrs of agony fixed in 3-4 months! WONDER DRUG! It's worth the cost, even without insurance. A little goes a long way. I use it every other day at night and sometimes also in the morning around my period. If I ever start getting a little zit or feel something coming on, I combine this with a tiny dab of clindamycin overnight, and it stops anything in its tracks. It takes a little bit of time to start working, but once it does -- MAGIC! I'm so happy. Nothing else worked for me, even giving up dairy, gluten, etc. My diet has always been SUPER clean and my hormones have been regulated for 10 yrs, so those weren't the issues. I'm very healthy - no issues except acne. I've never been on the Pill - I tried it for 3 months and it made me nuts. I think my cystic acne was caused by an issue that was skin-level, and Epiduo Forte fixed it. I use either skinmedica or dermalogica products."

• Quart...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2022

"I had cystic acne since I was about 12 and started using this drug when I was 24. It took 6 weeks to see any start of clear skin and a full 4 months + to get completely clear skin. I had to stop using it because I got pregnant, but my acne stayed away up until about a year and a half after childbirth (maybe due to hormones). Unfortunately, I'm back to having to use this drug again. I'm looking forward to the results but the process is miserable. This time around I'm taking it with Spironolactone (diuretic). I put my Epiduo forte on at night and then in the morning I coat my face in aquaphor for relief. Any sun (even with spf 30) burns my face and neck (even though I don't apply the drug to my neck). My face is constantly peeling and I'm only using Aquaphor and CeraVe lotion and cleanser on it. The cleanser and the PM lotion burns like fire unfortunately. These reviews reminded me that it's actually important to apply your moisturizer first and wait before applying the drug!"

• Jomo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2020

"I have mild-moderate acne and textured skin (little skin-coloured hard bumps) which I think is caused by my super oily skin. I’ve had all this ever since I was a teenager and throughout my adult years. I recently broke out (more than normal) so my doctor prescribed me TactuPump Forte. I’ve been using it for a month now: the breakout pimples are gone and the hard little bumps on my skin are about 70% gone. Currently, I have a few active red pimples on my face, flakey skin all over, I feel extremely dry yet I’m still oily (much less than before) and my skin is now super sensitive. Using it every night burned my skin a lot so I switched to using it every other night. I will continue to use TactuPump Forte but so far, I think this treatment is just OK (taking into consideration of the improvements AND side effects). Good luck to anyone who’s currently using this acne treatment or starting it!"

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2020

"Works really good, but acne will get worse before it gets better. I had severe acne & within 5 weeks my face has clear up the first two weeks it burns but it gets better."

• aaliy...
• September 10, 2016

"I'm having really bad burning & irriations , not sure if that's normal. I've only been using for 3 days & it's definitely making my ance worst , hopefully the pain & acne will go away soon"

• Anonymous
• July 4, 2019

"I started Epiduo last 2 months ago.. and still my acne is getting worst and worst day by day. I'm still hoping that one day my acne will get clear."

• Sarai
• June 8, 2020

"Epiduo works great I had a battle with acne since my teen years. Started this gel & my face has cleared up! it will get worse before it gets better!"