Epiduo Forte and Redness: What Users Say

• Hap...
• August 18, 2019

For Acne "After having about 10 weeks of treatment for my cystic adult acne at age 31 with a dermatologist who only prescribed doxy and no topicals with limited results, I found another dermatologist who prescribed me Epiduo Forte in conjunction with my antibiotic. I used this combination for 12 weeks and have since stopped the antibiotic and continued with the Epiduo Forte. This combination SAVED my skin. My skin is completely clear with NO new breakouts in sight. The continued use of the cream is helping lighten PIH areas. I have documented my journey with photos and it REALLY works. Be patient. At first, you will have a purging stage in which your skin will be red, irritated, and inflamed. It is so hard, but just trust the process, it will work! Good luck to all who are fighting acne. It truly makes such an impact on your self-esteem and ability to socialize normally. My heart goes out to everyone suffering from this, and I hope you find that this combination works for your skin too!!"

• Tar...
• October 27, 2020

For Acne "I had horrible, painful, large cystic acne on my chin. I would get those hard cystic zits on my chin every week. When one went away, another would pop up in its place. I had 3-5 cystic zits on my chin at a time. After 2 different dermatologists, I finally found one that understood my skin. She prescribed me Epiduo and Aczone (dapsone) creams. Aczone during the day and Epiduo at night before bed. Both were to be used with a thick moisturizer. For the first 2 months, my skin was red and flaky and burned whenever I put anything on it. After those 2 months, my skin glowed. No more cystic acne. I could wake up every morning without thinking about where my new pimple would be. Epiduo and Aczone truly saved my skin. I will forever be grateful to my dermatologist! I had to completely change my skincare routine. I washed my face twice a day with Cetaphil, while also applying my Epiduo or Aczone, with a moisturizer on top. They all worked together."

• Acn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 8, 2016

For Acne "I used the original Epiduo all through 4 years of high school, and in combination with a generic triphasic birth control pill and Neutrogena salicylic acid face wash, I completely cleared my terrible, depressing cystic acne. After high school, I switched birth control and got the acne again, so I went back to my high school routine, and it was better, but not as perfect. I tried the new Forte version, and I'm clear as can be again at 21. It has always made my face redder than my body, but I have no problem tolerating that for otherwise PERFECTLY CLEAR skin. It's only noticeably red at night when it's on anyway. I've tried all the other top treatments dermatologists recommend, but this one changed my life. Just give it a chance."

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

For Acne "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 and 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 or processed foods. If you’re desperate, please try it. I have naturally dry skin, so my skin was constantly red, flaky, and itchy on Epiduo. Aquaphor was a game changer! It seals in my moisturizer and Epiduo without clogging my pores. Hydrated skin heals your acne so much faster. GL!"

• 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!"

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

For Acne "After trying and failing many antibiotics and topicals, I began to feel as if 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 are 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)"

• Col...
• December 19, 2016

For Acne "I have been using this medication with Apo-doxy for 2 weeks now. The first 4 days I had no new breakouts, 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 medication works for me. I am really embarrassed about my acne."

• Cou...
• 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, eyelids, severe bumps, redness, burning, itchiness, the list goes on. My skin is not cut out for this strong stuff."