Epiduo and Acne: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Mea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 10, 2019

For Acne "I had mild acne when I was prescribed Epiduo. Things got much worse in the first 4 months. My acne turned into moderate ones. I started developing big pustules that I had never had before. My face was very dry and it burned. Several acne spots developed every day and I felt like crying. Honestly, things changed on the fifth month. Firstly, my dermatologist asked me to use it as a spot treatment, I changed into applying it all over my face instead. Secondly, I changed my moisturizer. Thirdly, I started limiting my dairy consumption. Lastly, I stopped stressing too much about my acne. Not sure which one works, but the breakout is now on and off. I got several small whiteheads during my cycle or some super stress day. My face condition is not super clean now, but I am grateful that it has stopped purging. Although the post-breakout hyperpigmentations seem to be fading, it is not completely gone. However, I started to develop milia on my inner cheeks and T-zone."

• Sos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2019

For Acne "I started Epiduo a week ago, and I must say there has been a difference. I experienced a few breakouts a few days after I started using it, but nothing to worry about. I went from using it every night to three times a week, as I got a lot of stinging on my face when I tried using a cleanser or moisturizer with it. I also got a sunscreen to use during the day because, guys, you definitely need that. But overall, this is a great product to try. It creates new skin, and my face is feeling fresh and healthy."

• Mel...
• November 2, 2015

For Acne "I never had cysts, just mild breakouts and comedonal acne on my forehead and barely on my cheeks or on my chin. I can't believe how much I took my skin for granted. I asked my pediatrician for a medication to help my skin before freshman year. Wow. My doctor gave me Epiduo, and by 8 weeks I knew Epiduo wasn't working for me. I had cystic acne on my cheeks, which I've literally never had before in my life. It wasn't something I've ever been used to. My right cheek, which used to be the worst, it literally completely cleared after these 12 weeks, but I paid the price. My purge period was 5 times worse than everyone else's and much longer. I had about 7-9 cysts on my freaking cheek at a time. Try it out. I have much clearer skin, but I paid for it."

• Sha...
• September 6, 2014

For Acne "I used Epiduo for about 3 weeks, the reason why I started using it is because I had small little dots on the sides of my face. The first couple of days, my face felt like it was burning, and it went so red. It caused so much acne on my face! Now, I have a lot of big pimples on my face, which scar. I have used a few acne creams, but this one has been the worst by far."

• TGB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2016

For Acne "Today marks the end of Week 5 since I started Epiduo Forte. My skin has always been acne-prone; but, after dealing with a lot of stress and depression this fall, my skin suffered the worst breakout I've ever experienced. Tiny clusters of small inflamed whiteheads constantly covered my smile lines and inner cheeks; I always had at least 2-3 small cystic bumps, and my skin was extremely congested. I'm holding out hope that Epiduo pays off, but it's Day 36 and my skin is as bad, if not worse. The purging has been unbearable at times -- my left jawline broke out into this red mountain of cystic acne around Week 3 and it's only starting to subside, and my tiny whiteheads still show up every few days. I'm giving it through Week 12..."

• Elh...
• October 26, 2016

For Acne "I had mild acne, and I started using Epiduo in August. In the first two weeks, my acne increased slightly, but at the end of the first month, my acne started to improve. At the end of the second month, my acne became way worse from where I started. I now have very noticeable scars for the first time."

• fro...
• February 6, 2016

For Acne "I do not like this product. I understand you need patience and results show within, but if you want results fast, I HIGHLY SUGGEST not to use it. It makes you break out and your skin very, very sensitive. On my second day of using it, I had terrible red marks all over my face, and I cannot get rid of them still. It has been 3 weeks! It is an effective medication, but if you aren't willing to have your face very irritated for a good 2-3 months on this cream, do not use it."

• Let...
• August 19, 2015

For Acne "I'm 17, I don't really have pimples, but I do have clogged pores and minor blackheads. I've been using Epiduo for about 2 weeks (prescribed by my doctor), and so far my face is itchy, dry, and I'm breaking out (I don't usually have breakouts). I'm not impressed with the product."

• Dia...
• September 26, 2016

For Acne "I have used Epiduo for about 2 years, maybe going on three. Or about 2 months after beginning the use of this product, my skin was really breaking out terribly (because it is a retinoid: it brings everything to the surface, making your skin break out a lot, but is good in the long run). Then, around week 10, my skin cleared up and was actually looking pretty good. However, this past summer, my skin broke out terribly like it had the first time I used it and has not exactly cleared up since. I still have breakouts (although not as bad) on my cheekbones, forehead, and chin."

• Dia...
• September 26, 2016

For Acne "I have used Epiduo for about 2 years, maybe going on three. Or about 2 months after beginning the use of this product, my skin was really breaking out terribly (because it is a retinoid: it brings everything to the surface, making your skin break out a lot, but is good in the long run). Then, around week 10, my skin cleared up and was actually looking pretty good. However, this past summer, my skin broke out terribly like it had the first time I used it and has not exactly cleared up since. I still have breakouts (although not as bad) on my cheekbones, forehead, and chin."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2022

For Acne "Started using Epiduo 2.5 weeks ago. Yes, you do break out more, but the breakouts come and go so quickly it’s almost trippy. I rarely got big pimples before I started Epiduo - I usually had a lot of congestion and whiteheads, which made me very embarrassed of my skin. On my period, I would get loads more and bigger pimples on top of that. It’s been 2.5 weeks and the amount of purging is kind of comical because you have a breakdown at how bad your face looks, then you apply Epiduo and in 2 days those same cry-inducing breakouts are basically gone. The dryness is definitely a problem, but it’s not as bad if you have a system. You might be getting such intense peeling and dryness because you applied it before moisturizing/applied too much. Week 1 I used the medication exactly as I was prescribed. Every other night for 7 days and then every night. I used it directly after cleansing & light hydrating serum. BIG MISTAKE. I'm still not using it every night because it is STRONG STUFF."

• 456...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 3, 2023

For Acne "Did everything correctly, applied a pea-sized amount to cheek and forehead. Burned a lot the first few nights and made my skin red and continued to break out my skin even after months of application, easy to use but not easy for a lot of skin types. It can probably work for some people but be wary, as it made my skin break out a lot after it showed signs of getting better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2016

For Acne "I always had clear skin, but then started getting breakouts on my cheeks and thought Epiduo would help. Two weeks into it, my forehead began to break out horribly, and my cheeks remained the same. I stayed on it for 2 months, and my forehead got continually worse, and when on Epiduo, breakouts would not heal and left red scarring. A week ago, I gave up and quit Epiduo. My forehead is clear, and the marks are fading faster. My cheeks are still the same, but I can live with my skin again. My skin hated Epiduo, and it only gave me more acne. If you can live with skin as is, do not go on Epiduo. It may eventually get better, but you will go through hell first."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2016

For Acne "I always had clear skin, but then started getting breakouts on my cheeks and thought Epiduo would help. Two weeks into it, my forehead began to break out horribly, and my cheeks remained the same. I stayed on it for 2 months, and my forehead got continually worse, and when on Epiduo, breakouts would not heal and left red scarring. A week ago, I gave up and quit Epiduo. My forehead is clear, and the marks are fading faster. My cheeks are still the same, but I can live with my skin again. My skin hated Epiduo, and it only gave me more acne. If you can live with skin as is, do not go on Epiduo. It may eventually get better, but you will go through hell first."

• Mad...
• December 23, 2016

For Acne "It has been decent. I have definitely seen a cut back in my oil production and acne on my neck, however, I have been getting breakouts on my cheeks and forehead, and I never really did before. I don't see much of a difference other than less oil. My acne location just pretty much relocated."

• Ano...
• September 29, 2016

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo for 2 months. Within the first couple of days, I started to notice a huge change. For the past 2 years, I have had severe acne. I use Epiduo and Cetaphil cleanser. However, I've been noticing that my face is getting completely worse than before, and now my forehead (which was super clear before Epiduo and Cetaphil) is now breaking out in bumps all over. Epiduo is really great... only within those first couple of weeks though."

• DJa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 20, 2018

For Acne "I went on Epiduo in grade 6 to deal with mild to moderate acne. I absolutely loved it! It did have to get worse for about a week before it got better, but it did get better. Then I began to notice the pimples come up again. It was like I had built a tolerance to the Epiduo. My mom and I decided it was time to get off of it since it wasn’t helping anymore. A few years passed into the middle of grade 9, and my acne was pretty bad. I went to a new dermatologist, and she recommended to put me on Epiduo to try it again. We agreed, and I bought it. The first few nights, I noticed a few minor pimples popping up, but I didn’t think much of it because they weren’t as bad as the rest of my face. Maybe 2-3 weeks later, my skin was sunburnt and terribly broken out. I stopped immediately. Looking back to when I used it, I do think it works for the smaller acne, but not necessarily the more painful, cystic acne."

• Aj ...
• April 27, 2016

For Acne "First day, my skin feels fine and normal. Second day, minor scaling of skin. Third day, my skin gets itchy, redness, and scaling of skin becomes more noticeable. Fourth day, burns like crazy, my skin looks worse than it was before. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, it is hell. I am currently sensitive to sun and touch, and now I have more acne. Here's some advice: if you have the side effects, use petroleum jelly and wash your face every now and then. Right now, I'm raging in pain, therefore, I am not willing to continue using this product."

• rac...
• October 26, 2015

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for a week now. I have combination skin, but mostly oily, and I'm 17 years old. I have mild acne, but I just wanted to get rid of it completely. Since I have only been using it for a week, my rating is a 5. I put it on every night, and my skin surprisingly has not been very dry. It does make my sensitive skin more red, though, and I started to see an improvement, but then it pretty much made me break out. But that's the process of cleaning out your pores, so I'm excited to see the results when it becomes a full month or 2 months. I recommend using this because I have high hopes for this product."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2012

For Acne "It was super helpful with making my skin smooth and getting rid of acne scars! I do have a little bit of a breakout, but nothing compared to before I used Epiduo!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2017

For Acne "Epiduo burned my skin, made it peel, and gave me acne scars all along my jaw and cheeks."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2021

For Acne "A month into using it made me break out loads and won’t stop, believe that my skin was better off before without it and gave me really bad rashes."

• The...
• July 28, 2016

For Acne "I have used this product for only like 3 days now, and it instantly made me breakout. My face is now 3x as bad as it was when I started it."