Epiduo Forte and Acne: What Users Say

• 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!!"

• 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!"

• 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!"

• eve...
• 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."

• Jlc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2017

For Acne "Epiduo works! You have to give it time. I’m on my 6th week, and my skin has dramatically cleared. Around my cycle, breakouts still happen, but full results aren’t to be seen until around 8 weeks. Push through the purging, it’s awful, and my skin looked the worse it’s ever been! One day, everything started improving. Washing my face with Cetaphil in the morning and at night definitely made a difference as well. Keep pushing!"

• Gan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2018

For Acne "I’ve had pretty severe acne since 5th grade and have been on Accutane twice. The Accutane wasn’t a pleasant experience, and although it did eventually clear my skin, my acne came back after a few months of being off of it. Between the end of my second round of Accutane and the start of using Epiduo Forte, my dermatologist prescribed me various different retinoids and oral prescriptions that never really worked. It really took a toll on my self-confidence, and I thought I would never find something that would clear my skin. Around three months ago, I was prescribed Epiduo Forte, and my skin hasn’t been this clear ever. I have a little bit of discoloration and scarring and will get a pimple every so often, but it will go away almost overnight. Other than that, my skin is completely clear, and I can’t recommend this product enough! From looking at other reviews and using my own experience, if Accutane didn’t work for you, this product most likely will!"

• VAG...
• December 4, 2017

For Acne "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 the mouth and corner of eyes. Skin was peeling and super dry, with dry patches appearing during the day. I use it every night and, if needed, would take a night off. However, I stopped feeling them around week 3. My routine is: exfoliate face with Philosophy exfoliating wash, followed by cleansing with their face wash. I apply a vitamin C serum (Trueskin is the brand), leave to air dry for 2 minutes, then I use CeraVe daily moisturizer, applying a generous amount. Wait 5 minutes, then apply one pump of Epiduo Forte gel on cheeks and chin. My skin looks drastically clearer. Still get breakouts around cycle, but they don't last long at all."

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

For Acne "On the 24th of August, I went to the dermatologist to FINALLY do something about my adult blackheads 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 the affected 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 benzoyl peroxide does! Your skin may get dry and flake (thanks to masks for covering up that) and 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!"

• Sha...
• January 10, 2021

For Acne "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 a 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."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2017

For Acne "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 to use this in the morning. Please don't do that."

• Mel...
• June 3, 2021

"It totally messed up my face. I never had this much acne in my life. This is the worst product that I have ever touched. My face is full of acne now and scarring. Never use this disgusting product! If I could give it a zero star, I would. It doesn't even deserve 1 star. Save yourself and do not use this disgusting product."