Epiduo and Dryness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• 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!"

• ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2016

For Acne "I had basically perfect skin until my freshman year of college. My doctor prescribed this to me, and it worked for my acne on my chin the next day and basically cleared my forehead. After using it once a day, my skin became dry and irritated. It was flaky, and my skin broke out because of the dead skin on my face. It really doesn't work anymore, and I keep trying it, but now I realize it's too harsh for my skin and I should use something lighter. Also, any type of moisturizer on my face made it burn like hell."

• Bb2...
• January 27, 2015

For Acne "Epiduo, along with pill form medication, worked so well for me. Made my skin extra dry and sensitive to lotion, but with one month, my skin was smooth. I still have the scars, but it's nothing a little concealer can't cover."

• Nat...
• April 24, 2015

For Acne "I am on Epiduo, and my skin is very dry and irritated, but the acne is ALL gone!! When my doctor prescribed this to me, she gave me a sample package that provided me with a gentle soap cleanser called Cetaphil, along with the Epiduo samples. To calm down the dryness, I would steam my face often, and that helped for about 20 minutes, after that, my skin would irritate me and burn. The dryness mostly happened around the nose area and chin, and a little bit around the cheekbones. I think this product does wonders and really improves your acne scars and marks. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :)"

• bea...
• April 21, 2021

For Acne "I've been on Epiduo for 14 weeks. I'm 18 and have had a lot of trouble with acne for the past 5 years, mainly on my jaw, chin, and forehead, which all have big, deep pimples. Now, this is not a miracle cream, but it has helped my skin so, so much. The first week was fine, apart from a little dryness. But weeks 2-4 were pretty brutal, I had a very intense purging stage, and my skin was very dry. After that, my skin has slowly improved to the point where I only have 1 or 2 active pimples at a time compared to 15-20 beforehand. So, my advice would be to prepare for your skin to get worse before it gets better. Also, listen to your skin, it's okay to take nights off to recover, as well as only using a pea-sized amount so your skin doesn't get too dry. I now use it 4-5 times a week, and my skin has been pretty consistent. I think this is a great option and suggest you try it! Good luck and know that it gets better -- just power through that purging stage!"

• Nas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2016

For Acne "I've always had occasional breakouts, however, when I turned 26, my skin began breaking out an insane amount. I finally broke down and went to a dermatologist. He finally prescribed Epiduo after other failed treatments. Immediately, I noticed a difference in my skin-the texture and appearance-but I was still having breakouts. It also burned a ton for the first few months. In 2-3 months of using, I noticed less breakouts, and now in month 5, I have zero acne. This product does cause redness, burning, and drying (only on acne spots, it softens and hydrates other areas). Overall, I would 100% recommend, just be patient. I saw it working even though the results weren't immediate."

• SSS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2019

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo for 2 months now, and it has really worked wonders for my skin. When I first started using it, my face looked very flushed, it burned, my skin was SO dry, and my eyelids even swelled up. You just need to make sure you moisturize daily. According to one doctor, my acne was moderate, while to the others it was mild. The worst section on my face has been my forehead, as I would always have the biggest cysts. Now, the acne is all gone on my forehead, with just a few scars. I really recommend Epiduo. Not to say that my face isn't completely fixed, but I do finally feel more confident in my own skin."

• Acn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2017

For Acne "It's true. The first two weeks really are horrible. So make sure you don't start this if you have big plans coming up. I broke out in huge spots, my face was red and tender, and my skin was flaking off in big pieces. You cannot wear makeup at this point. If you get cracked corners of your mouth like I did, hydrocortisone 1% really is your savior. Cleared it up in two days. I moisturized throughout the day with Cetaphil and cleansed every morning and night with Cetaphil cleanser. Two weeks later, my skin is almost clear. My dryness is almost gone, and the scars are fading. Stick with it. It really works. It just gets worse before it gets better."

• She...
• July 9, 2013

For Acne "Great product. My skin started to clear up just hours after I applied the first layer. I have always had very oily skin, and I'm guessing this is why I didn't have any irritation, like dryness or redness, to occur. I use it morning and night. I don't even use a moisturizer! Epiduo works great for my mild acne. I would recommend this product to anyone with acne."

• Gaa...
• July 14, 2014

For Acne "I've had acne since 5th grade, and at first, it was on my forehead, then it spread to my chin and nose, and I'm in 9th grade now. I have acne mostly on my cheeks and nose. I have a lot of scars on my cheeks, and I tried Epiduo a year ago, and it did not work for me at all. It made my skin red and dry and did not clear it. But my brother has had acne since the fourth grade and has tried everything from Proactiv to Clearasil and Clean & Clear. Everything. He uses Epiduo, and it has completely-COMPLETELY-cleared his skin. He uses Neutrogena face bar, a moisturizer, and Epiduo in the morning and at night. After 8 years of acne, Epiduo has been the only thing to help him. I'm still trying to find something to clear my skin, hope this helped."

• Emm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2017

For Acne "This is the one and only thing that has helped my acne. I have tried both oral and topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics helped for a while, however, my body became used to the drug and the effects wore off, and my acne returned. At one point, I was considering Roaccutane, but I am so glad I didn't. The two things with this cream are time and persistence. At first, it will seem everything is worse: dry, burning, peeling skin, which is red raw. Only apply minimally at first (1 small blob) and allow your skin to get used to the cream, otherwise, your skin will burn. After time, you can start to apply more. I have been using it for 4 months now, and I apply twice daily, but still have to be careful not to apply too much, otherwise, I do feel the ill effects."

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2017

For Acne "It took a good couple of months for me to start seeing noticeable results. When I first started using it, my skin was so red and started peeling and flaking off, it also made me break out so much. Make sure to use plenty of moisturizer and hydrating products (I use Dermalogica Skin Soothing Hydrating Lotion, would recommend it as it helps a lot with the dryness but doesn't leave your skin with a greasy feel). After about a month, the redness and peeling stopped. It's taken a little less than a year for my skin to get to where it is now, it is so clear and has very minimal redness, it's also helped with the scarring. You have to have a lot of patience when using this product, but it's 100% worth it in the end."

• cjj...
• June 20, 2014

For Acne "I've had super clear skin until the last week of eighth grade! Now it's summer, and I needed something to help my sudden breakout before high school. My doctor recommended Epiduo. At first, I was using it twice a day because I thought it would get rid of the acne faster. It didn't. I couldn't wear makeup because my skin was dry and peeling and way discolored. So I stopped for about 3 days and just moisturized. My acne got a little worse after that. I am 5 days past the 1-month mark, and my skin is actually just starting to clear up. I used it once a day at night with the Cetaphil face wash. I only have it in the middle of my forehead near my hairline and on my cheeks. I was getting very discouraged, but the medicine needs about 3 months."

• Aur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2018

For Acne "I’ve struggled with acne for about 5 years. I’ve been on Roaccutane, which did work for me, however, my acne has come back recently. The doctor prescribed me Epiduo. The first 3-4 weeks aren’t great. My skin was dry and itchy the first few weeks, then by the third, my acne was so much worse. I’m now on my 5th week, and I have no new spots, and my skin has pretty much completely cleared, just got a few marks from my previous acne. This gel does work, but just stick out the first part!"

• Meg...
• October 10, 2013

For Acne "A while ago, I was assured that Clinique could get rid of the problem areas on my cheeks if I were to use the 3-step system and the clinical dark spot corrector. The 3-step system worked for a while, but it never actually got rid of anything. It went from bad to worse in the last few months; cheeks completely exploded with red spots, whiteheads, small cysts, and tiny pimples from wearing so much makeup to try and cover up. Went to the docs, he gave me Epiduo. Been using it for under a week, and my skin already looks 100% better. It's dry, yes, and turning slightly red, but even the pigmentation I've had for over a year is disappearing. I just moisturize in the morning now after washing my face, and it seems to be less dry throughout the day, yay."

• Hey...
• May 26, 2017

For Acne "I'm a sixteen-year-old and I have been using Epiduo for 6 months now and it has given me miraculous results. I had acne all over my face and my dermatologist prescribed me Epiduo. It was a kind of slow process for me, maybe because I don't have good patience, but now I have pure, clear skin without even the scars. I have extremely oily skin, and when I read the side effects of this cream, I was kind of reluctant to use this cream. But I had a try, and trust me, I didn't have the 'd' of dryness on my skin. In fact, my skin became more oily. Overall, I'm in love with this cream, and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have sensitive skin."

• Alw...
• August 4, 2015

For Acne "I rarely ever write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience because acne has been a very traumatic part of my life. I have always struggled with acne. I got it when I turned 13, and it was pretty severe during my teen years. It subsided during late teens and early 20s, but it made a comeback just recently now that I am 25. When enough was enough, I went to my doc, and he prescribed me this. If I could marry this product, I would (lol!). It worked instantaneously on my skin. I barely had a 'purge.' My skin literally cleared up within a few days. It was red/dark and really dry for the first week, but after 5 days of using it... I kid you not, all of my acne disappeared!!"

• EIM...
• October 2, 2019

For Acne "I am a 24-year-old female who has suffered with mild to moderate hormonal acne for the past 10 years and comedonal acne for a good 5 years that, up to recently, was only getting worse. Just under 4 weeks ago, I went to a dermatologist for the first time, who recommended I try the Dretine birth control pill (also known as Yasmin) combined with Epiduo as the external treatment. For the first week, I had no burning, peeling, or really any symptoms, and my skin didn't really change. During week 2, my skin got significantly worse, with more cystic deep spots than I would normally have and my closed comedones coming to the surface even more. By the end of week 3, the burning sensation really started to kick in, and it was beyond itchy after every application for a good hour after. I am now coming to the end of week 4, and although the burning is still very much present and the dryness and peeling around my mouth has finally gotten noticeable, my skin is looking DRAMATICALLY better!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2013

For Acne "I am 19 years old and have been fighting acne for about 4 years now. I have tried just about all over-the-counter acne washes, creams, you name it, I've tried it. Most did not work, and the few that did work gave me an allergic reaction. I had stubborn acne that wouldn't go away and was on the verge of giving up. My dad took me to the dermatologist 3/07/13, and the next day (03/08/13) I began using Epiduo gel at night with Doryx. It is now 03/13/13, and I LOVE the visible results! My complexion looks amazing compared to what it was. I still have some acne left and some scars. However, my face is really dry and rough. I also have severe burning! Feels like my face is on fire, and all I want to do is cry from the pain!"

• Cat...
• June 27, 2017

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo gel for a little over a month now, and my face has cleared up perfectly. I use Epiduo 1 day on, 1 day off, as I found using it like this doesn't dry your skin out as much. I've also been applying dermal lotion to help with the redness and drying of skin, and I'm so happy with the results. You need to be persistent and patient, but it does actually work."

• Anonymous
• August 14, 2013

For Acne "I started using Epiduo about 21 days ago. I'm not the type of person to apply it every night because I'm lazy. But my mom said that she has noticed a difference and says that my acne looks like it is going away. I am also a person who picks my face a lot, which I know is really bad. Epiduo did make my skin dry, but not that badly. I would highly suggest if you touch your face and use this, try as hard as you can not to touch your face. Also, I would suggest to make sure you apply it every night and wash your face. If I applied Epiduo every day for the past 21 days, I'm sure my skin would be so much better and almost clear. I will most likely write back soon to update on my skin progress."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2017

For Acne "I have mild redness and swelling of pimples and scarring due to stress that I just could not clear up with over-the-counter products. I decided to go to a dermatologist, and they prescribed me Epiduo (cream) and Minocycline (a pill) to help with the inflammation. I do have sensitive skin, and each day I use it, it does burn when I put it on and leaves my face red and very dry! But.....I already see an improvement in my skin! They did say to use Epiduo gel every OTHER day if the redness and dryness continue. I am also using CeraVe lotion afterwards to moisturize (their recommendation), and it does not leave an oily residue like others I have tried, and it truly is a great lightweight lotion! I have faith in this acne product! Keep using it! :)"

• jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2016

For Acne "This stuff is so good! Wow-at first, my face was so dry, red, itchy, and burning that I could hardly wash it and spent days inside with ice and aloe vera on my face. But when I pulled through, all the tiny under-the-skin spots had completely disappeared, making a flawless complexion! Now I just use a tiny bit on my clear skin once every two days where I break out and get redness, as I am extremely acne-prone. Don't give up! It's so worth it when you get the results!"

• lin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2016

For Acne "Epiduo Forte is a great topical! My dermatologist put me on it about two weeks ago because I have mild, non-cystic acne. I also have oily skin. She said to wash my face with Cetaphil moisturizing cleanser and use a pea size amount of Cetaphil facial moisturizer mixed with the Epiduo to make it easier to spread around and prevent total dryness of the skin. She also informed me that the first four weeks would make my skin worse before it got better, so if you're trying it and you see this, don't worry. In the morning, I use Clinique Moisture Surge on the areas that are most dry, and it really helps. I can't say much about the full results yet, only because it's my third week on the stuff, but so far it is trustworthy. Hope this helps!!!"

• leb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2014

For Acne "I usually suffer from very bad acne and have tried strong medications, including a Zineryt zinc roll on my face, which gradually lost its effectiveness. However, this medication is super effective. I could visually see the improvement in about 4 to 5 days. The thing that stops me from giving it a 10 is the dryness it causes, it's changed the sensation in some parts of my face. Other than that, it's fab."