Epiduo and Burning: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Bec...
• September 15, 2015

For Acne "I had mild acne, and I've been on Epiduo for a month and a half so far. The first few weeks were rough, just like I was warned it would be. It brought out all my old acne spots and made my face so dry and sensitive that it would burn when I put it on at night, and some nights kept me up crying. I never understood why something that is helping your skin would cause it so much pain. But I stuck with it and could tell that my pores were getting smaller and smoother. A month later, and my skin was a little better but not amazing. I'm happy to say my skin now is almost acne-free completely! To anyone just starting and having doubts about it, stick with it and don't give up, you will see results soon!"

• Col...
• September 30, 2014

For Acne "I had extreme acne, pimples, dark spots, and a red face, oily as well. I was prescribed Epiduo by my doctor, and I saw results in about 1 week, pretty much almost all of my face clearing up. Then a couple of days ago, when I applied it, my face burned horribly, I thought it was my cleanser, but it wasn't. Epiduo makes your skin dry and burn, but only for a little bit, still a good acne cream!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

For Acne "This is my first month using Epiduo. The first 3 weeks, I saw no difference. This week, my skin started burning badly, then I got more acne, and it's red. When I wash my face, it just burns. Right now, my face is peeling. I'm even scared to go to school because I look bad."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 30, 2013

For Acne "I'm seventeen and have been using Epiduo for about seven weeks. Ever since sixth grade, I've had enough acne to make me feel uncomfortable and cry at the sight of my skin with no makeup. I apply Epiduo every night after my shower and have been very pleased with my results. At first, like everyone mentioned, it burned and dried out my skin (especially around my lips). However, it wasn't bad enough for me to have to use a moisturizer. Avoid putting the gel around your eyes because that's where it burned the most. The burning and the dryness don't last long and are totally worth it. My skin is almost clear, and my scars have even faded thanks to Epiduo. I strongly recommend this product."

• Bet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2014

For Acne "I'm currently using Epiduo and have been for only the past few weeks. Although I have experienced the burning, stinging, redness, and dry skin on my face, I am already noticing an extreme difference in my acne. It has decreased an astonishing amount and has been the most effective treatment I have used yet. I highly recommend using the gel!"

• Mar...
• April 9, 2014

For Acne "I've always had a few pimples here and there, but this year my skin FREAKED OUT. I started getting cystic acne on my cheeks, and I begged my mom to take me to the dermatologist. Initially, he prescribed Atralin, which didn't help. It burned my skin, and I would cry because it hurt so bad. I used it for maybe a month until things got worse. I started taking birth control around this time too, and that also was a terrible experience. I got huge whiteheads on my chin every day in clusters. I was so depressed. I would cry all the time, and I hated looking in the mirror. Finally, I went back, and my derm said to try Epiduo, and my skin looks amazing! I also take birth control and Spiro, and I think the combination is perfection! Time is key."

• Gab...
• July 24, 2014

For Acne "I have had moderate acne on my T-zone for about 4 years, and my doctor prescribed me Epiduo about 3 months ago. For the first two weeks, I had an initial breakout, but the pimples went away quicker than usual. Epiduo definitely makes your skin very sensitive for the first month or so, and it made my skin burn and itch for the first month or two. Now, I can apply Epiduo without any side effects, and my skin isn't as sensitive. Epiduo definitely cleared my skin and acne marks, but I still get the occasional zit. I had tried a lot of over-the-counter acne washes and home remedies, but Epiduo is the only thing to work on my face. Definitely worth it!"

• TMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2013

For Acne "I have been suffering from adult acne for over a year and finally plucked up the courage to see the dermatologist for the first time in my life, and boy, am I glad I did! I have been using Epiduo paired with an oral antibiotic (Solodyn) for about 1 1/2 months, and my skin already looks better. I did have the redness on my first application (like a sunburn), and there was a good amount of dryness around my mouth for the first few weeks, but if you stop applying to those dry areas, it gets better. I also experienced some burning - but only in the dry areas. I didn't really have an initial breakout, just a few little pimples that were NOTHING like the huge cysts that I had been so used to getting. Another pro - my skin is SO SOFT now."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2014

For Acne "I could not even go more than a month using this due to the severe irritation it caused. I have very sensitive skin, and whenever I use this product, my skin immediately starts drying, burning, itching, and swelling a little, much like a sunburn. I read somewhere that this sunburn feeling is sometimes an effect of this medicine, but I just cannot keep using this medicine. No matter how much moisturizer I apply, the horrible feeling does not go away, which led me to have to put a cold and wet washcloth over my face just to soothe the burning feeling."

• Bot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2013

For Acne "I've been on Epiduo for about a month. And yes, for the first week and a half, maybe 2 weeks, my skin was irritated and it burned when I put the gel on. However, it subsides over time. Today, when I put it on, there is 0 irritation. Anyway, I had a breakout when I started, but right now, my skin is pretty clear and amazing compared to before. I do still get a few pimples here and there, but nothing major, and definitely not like anything compared to before. I will say that using Epiduo in the first month has its ups and downs. There'll be some days where you'll be like, 'This isn't even helping!' But just wait it out."

• Anonymous
• August 3, 2019

For Acne "I have recently suffered greatly with painful, red cystic acne all over both my cheeks, in particular my jawline. I have tried multiple oral treatments for periods of time, and nothing has worked due to it being a hormonal imbalance. As a last resort, I was prescribed Epiduo Gel. I used it for 2 nights with no problems. Then, on the third day, I woke up to about 6-7 new BIG spots on each cheek. I had already read that this product will make your skin bad before it gets better, but I was never expecting this, my skin has never been worse. Not only that, I applied the gel to the problem areas, and even for it to then BURN my face, I have now been left with significant burns and scaling, as well as big horrible spots and redness. The only way I can explain it is that it felt like I was putting acid onto my face, it is a really unpleasant process. If you have extremely sensitive, acne-prone skin, then I would not recommend it, it's very invasive and chemical-like. Hope this helps someone out."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2015

For Acne "I have only been using Epiduo for a few days, and I have already seen an improvement in my acne. However, my face burns every time I put it on. I've tried to use moisturizer, as my face is now extremely dry, but that hurt so much and made my face swell and go red! My face is so stiff and dry and hurts when I touch it! I have read these symptoms will go away, so hopefully, if I pursue, I will see an improvement."

• LAu...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 30, 2013

For Acne "This product is great! I suffer from adult acne and I finally found something that works. At first, it used to burn my skin, so what I did was use a very small amount only for one hour every couple of days. Then, when the skin wasn't getting burned anymore, I used it for two hours, and then three, and so on. Now, I use it all night about three times a week, and my skin is 100% acne-free! Hope this helps!"

• Cak...
• January 19, 2012

For Acne "I can honestly say I've only been using Epiduo for a week, and my skin is clear! All my friends have been coming up to me asking how my skin got so clear. I know some people said that their skin is peeling, but mine is only burning a little. Whoever made this product deserves a thumbs up."

• Jen...
• February 24, 2016

For Acne "This is the first review I have ever written, but this product definitely deserved a review! I am 27 years old and have struggled with acne since I was 14! I have tried EVERYTHING!! I was dubious about trying another topical cream, especially after reading the reviews on this product and reading all the horror stories of it breaking people out more, etc. But I can honestly say straight from the beginning it worked! It started to clear everything up and clear my skin from the first use! No burning, etc., like everyone had mentioned. I would suggest applying a moisturizer on top of the cream to prevent dryness and flaking. But please do not be put off by the reviews as I almost was!"

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 16, 2019

For Acne "OKAY, so I had basically perfect skin all my life, and then all of a sudden I had terrible acne only on my forehead. Nothing worked, and then I got put on Tactupump Forte. The first couple of weeks to 2 months was brutal. I wanted to give up so badly. My face burned completely, all the way down to my cheeks, and my eyes were swollen every time I woke up in the morning. I stuck through it and believed in this cream because nothing else was working. Fast forward to almost 4 months on it, and I basically have clear skin. A minor breakout (1-2 pimples at most) here and there due to hormones, but other than that I can walk out with no makeup and feel so confident. If you’re starting this and your face is burning, I know it’s hard, but stick through it! You can do it! The results are so worth it, and I’d go through that terror all over again to have my clear skin back."

• use...
• June 24, 2015

For Acne "I had moderate/severe acne, and I went to a dermatologist, and they put me on multiple medications that burned my face and made the acne worse. After I switched dermatologists, my new doctor immediately put me on Epiduo and also recommended a birth control pill to help my acne. It's been 2 months, and my face is clear, with only 1 or 2 pimples when I have my period. Epiduo is wonderful and also helps with healing acne scars. I have extremely sensitive skin, and this cream only made me peel a little bit the first week I used it, but my skin has become accustomed, and my doctor and I are very pleased with the results. My self-esteem is so much better thanks to this medicine."

• joe...
• April 16, 2015

For Acne "I used to have huge acne appear on my forehead every 1-2 weeks, and I heal really slowly, so it sort of adds to the scarring and disrupts the healing process. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo, and I have been using it every night for 2 months now, and my skin has never been better, no acne at all! Like most of the people, when I first started using it, my skin turned really dry and it burned slightly for the first 3-4 days. I'd stop for a day if it got worse, then resume the next day. But after your skin gets used to it, it should be fine after. This certainly did wonders for me!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2015

For Acne "My skin had a very nasty breakout after almost 10 years of no acne whatsoever (I'm 34 now). I have oily/combination skin and went on antibiotics/adapalene/topical solutions, but nothing really helped. Finally, my dermatologist suggested that I try Epiduo as a night treatment (along with my daily moisturizer, Avene Cleanance Expert - another miracle product). Honestly, it only got worse before it started getting better. My skin got almost burned, it peeled badly, and was really irritated. Somehow, very slowly and gradually, it started clearing up. Now, after using Epiduo every other night for the last 3 months, my skin has almost minimal breakouts, looks and feels smoother, and I'm on my way to reclaiming my lost clear skin and self-esteem."

• jcl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2014

For Acne "I have an oily face and bad acne, usually around once a month. I started applying Epiduo every night and saw results immediately. My face was clear and non-oily. Then, within a couple of days, my face became overly dry, and it hurt and burned to put it on at night. It was miserable but only lasted the first week. My face then returned to its normal oily level, but while also having the roughness of dry skin and peely skin in some spots. My face was also extremely red and sensitive, and my acne was much worse. After about one month, I decided to stop using it every night and only apply it on acne when needed, and it is so much better this way. The face is no longer overly sensitive and red. Side note: this does bleach towels/pillowcases/etc."

• Mad...
• December 27, 2013

For Acne "It helps so much. When I went to the dermatologist the first time, I told her that I have had sensitive skin, and every product I have tried burns and dries out my face even more. She told me to avoid burning, use Epiduo every 3rd night. It seems to be a problem in almost all the reviews that everyone's skin starts drying out and burning. Using it makes my skin feel so much better and burned for only about a half hour the first time I tried it."

• Cai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2016

For Acne "Patience, patience, patience! This medication will work, you just need to give it time. I am in my 5th month, and my results are great. At first, it will burn your face like crazy. After, your skin will clear up. Then it will break out again. But please don't tan your face while using this. I had terrible blisters on my face. Take the directions and precautions seriously, because I got so sunburned, I had to stop using the Epiduo, but my face didn't break out too bad. Make sure you won't run out at a time when your skin is clearing up. The results were just getting the best they had ever been, and then I ran out. Then my face broke out like crazy... so make sure you always have enough! Lastly, give this medication time! It will get better!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

For Acne "This prescription, Epiduo, is amazing. I’ve had no dry skin, no burning or peeling of skin. I’ve been on it for about 3 weeks now, and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin. Pimples are disappearing almost overnight. I would highly recommend this product. Too bad it’s so expensive, though."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2017

For Acne "I would definitely recommend Epiduo for anyone struggling with acne. I have suffered since I was 15, and I am now 29. I have had some major flare-ups over the years and have tried all sorts of treatments that eventually helped clear it up, but once I stopped taking any medication, it would come back with a vengeance. This is the only treatment I have found that really worked for me. My skin is amazing now, and I rarely get even one spot! This is something I NEVER thought I'd be able to say. I started by using this in conjunction with antibiotics for the first couple of months, now I just use this alone, and it keeps it at bay. There are initial side effects, and you have to be prepared for the stinging and burning, but push through it. You won't regret it!"

• pii...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2016

For Acne "Epiduo literally changed my life. Had acne since I was 13 years old. Started using Epiduo when I was 28. Now I'm 29. It cleared up my face amazingly! No more scars, no pimples, and it helps keep me looking younger because it is a retinoid. I must say though, that the first 2 months of using it, I broke out really bad. Dry skin, peeling, burning skin whenever I was sweating, and lots of pimples! But the dermatologist had forewarned me that it was my face purging all the pimples and bacteria that was lying beneath the surface of my face's exterior surface level. So after sticking with it for those grueling 2 months, I saw my scars fading, blackheads and cystic pimples slowly disappearing, and my face is more clear and smoother. Don't even need to use makeup anymore!"