Epiduo and Peeling: What Users Say (Page 3)

• 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."

• Mar...
• July 12, 2013

For Acne "I got prescribed this product last August after visiting a dermatologist. Acne was always one of my insecurities, and it had gotten pretty bad, but about 4 months of using Epiduo, my face had cleared. The first few weeks are going to be miserable, my face peeled, became red, and hurt to even touch. To help the dryness, I found using Eucerin's Aquaphor completely saved my life. I highly recommend this product, go see your dermatologist."

• Gee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2015

For Acne "I started using Epiduo last Monday. I did not have any side effects until day 5, my face peeled, but nothing I couldn't exfoliate off when I washed my face. No peeling after day 5. On day 6, my face stung a little when I put the lotion on a few minutes after the Epiduo. After that, my face still stings a little around the eye area only, but nothing that I can't just get over right away... Very mild. My face looks about 50% better already!! I am so happy, and my husband, kids, and coworkers have noticed. I'm afraid of the 'purge' to come since I have been on it for about 11 days now and see positive changes. I will update you guys again in about a week. I wanted to post because I am not having the negative experience most people are posting."

• 161...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2015

For Acne "My experience with Epiduo is amazing. I am 13 years old and had lots of acne and occasionally pimples on my nose area, cheeks, forehead, and chin. This lowered my self-esteem, especially when I was in a class full of kids with clear skin. It was a pain, and I usually hid my face. One of my mum's friends said to go to the GP and get a cream or something as it got worse. So my mum took me to the GP, and he told me to try Epiduo, he also gave me another cream called Cetaphil. At first, I had a stinging sensation, especially on my nose area, and my skin was peeling, but I continued, and it's been a month, and my face is clearing up. I occasionally get 2 pimples when I'm on my period, but nothing I can't handle. IT'S AMAZING !!!"

• Lbl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2014

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo for a couple of months now. It's cleared my skin completely, I couldn't be happier! In the first week, I had red spotting on my face and tingling when applied, but whatever you do, don't overdo it, use a pea size and use it on only the affected areas! People that write negative comments about the burning and the irritation, read the instructions, it does inform you that they are common side effects! It strips your skin (due to the dry skin and flaking), and as for the people that are breaking out on it, don't lose hope, gels like Epiduo will bring up the bad stuff only to make it better. As for the people asking if it bleaches, just make sure it's massaged in and dry, because you go putting your head on your pillow."

• Diz...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 2, 2019

For Acne "This is the only product that works on my face. I have used it for several years, and you do not have to use it every day! When I did that, that’s when my face started to burn and get red, so I changed to every other day to every 3 days, only at night, after I moisturized! Keep skin hydrated, and if you notice your face is burning really bad and peeling, spread out your usage of it. It did the same thing to my son, so we spread it out, and it worked great without getting all those irritations."

• 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!"

• mim...
• November 15, 2012

For Acne "I remember being horrified by looking at myself in the mirror. Crying nonstop, but ever since I started using Epiduo, my confidence is back. I haven't been this happy in months, and Epiduo really did the trick for my skin. It may have burned at first and peeled a lot, but my face is a lot clearer, and I recommend it to everyone with acne problems!"

• acn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2016

For Acne "Have been on it for about 4 weeks and have certainly noticed a difference in my skin. The first couple of weeks were pretty uncomfortable, but getting a no-alcohol moisturizer certainly helped with the burning sensation. For the first week, I looked like I had a bad sunburn, and my skin is still peeling a bit, but not nearly as badly. Side effects calm down, and so does your acne! Just stick with it."

• Jan...
• June 6, 2019

For Acne "I have never had a problem with my skin while I was growing up until I got to the age of 21. Then I came out covered in spots on my chin and forehead area, really bad! I tried everything, all good brands, none worked. I got facials, which made them worse. I got a TC peel on my chin, which ruined my skin, don’t do it - it took layers of my face off! I am now 22, tried Epiduo gel, which burns my face a lot and makes it red and peel! I have been on this cream for over 10 weeks, and I have really started to see a difference only in the last 3 weeks. My face has really cleared up, the side effects aren't the best, but I can live with it as long as I am getting my clear skin back. I still have the odd spot coming through, but nothing like it was. Moisturizing isn’t the best as I had to stop the peeling, but it’s burning when I do it. I use Kiehl’s products, which are really good, but I have seen reviews that people are using Cetaphil while on this cream, so I am gonna give that a go and see how I get on."

• Ned...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2024

For Acne "It is almost 1 year since I got acne on my face. Firstly, it was only on my forehead, later, it spread to my chin and cheek and developed severe acne. I used Deriva CMS gel 0.1% adapalene alone on my face for almost 6 months, hoping that it would cure my skin, but it did not. Now my doctor prescribed Epiduo gel along with AHA Glow face wash and Clear gel. Now I am using Epiduo gel for almost 6 weeks. I don't see any visible results after 6 weeks. My acne keeps coming like I'm not using any medicine. I have dry, flaky, burning skin, and it's itching like hell every time I use this medicine, even after 6 weeks. I thought of giving up this many times. But after coming across many positive reviews, I feel to continue this and wait for 4 months, still hoping for results."

• Lea...
• July 31, 2014

For Acne "I've never had acne as a teen, my skin was usually oily, but nothing a little oil control toner couldn't fix. I had pretty clear skin. I'm 25 years old and have had my first baby, and that's when it started. I could not believe how I broke out with severe acne. I tried a lot of over-the-counter acne washes, but nothing worked. I went to a dermatologist who prescribed me two pill medications and acne night gel. It didn't work. I went to my family physician, and she prescribed me Epiduo, thank God. It worked right away after a week of using it only at night after washing my face with Cetaphil. I've had clear skin, a little burning after a week and peeling, but it sure was worth it. I love this stuff. Acne free. Thank you."

• Dai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2017

For Acne "My 14-year-old son was prescribed Epiduo for his moderate acne about 3 months ago. I myself am 36 and have suffered from acne my whole life (since the 5th grade!!). Anyway, I decided to try it with him, and I'm so glad I did. At first, it made both of our skin break out and was red, itchy, peeling, and irritated. So we started using it every other night instead (also, only use it at night and AVOID THE EYE AREA!!). After about 2-3 weeks of using Epiduo, I noticed a dramatic improvement in both of our skin. Now my son may have a few tiny little pimples here or there, but nothing like it was before, and I don't have any at all! Not only am I pimple-free, but my melasma/dark spots are almost completely gone!! I highly recommend!!"

• ony...
• January 21, 2021

For Acne "I am on my 8th week of using Epiduo. The first 1-3 weeks were awful. It felt like my entire face was severely sunburned, and my skin was peeling so much my masks and clothes were covered in dead skin (this is still happening, but it's not as bad as it was at first). Moisturizer helped relieve the pain, but no other symptoms. I am on week 8 now, and I am worried because I have acne scars still from the 6-week mark that will not go away? I have noticed I only have blackheads and whiteheads on my face and no more cystic acne or pimples, but I am very concerned that the redness and irritation and acne scars will not dissipate. I will continue going to the 3-month mark, but I am upset with the results because my skin is still peeling, red, and I'm having scars."

• kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2019

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for about 2 weeks now. My skin has gotten a lot worse than what it was. It peels 24/7, and it’s red all the time. Moisturizer burns, and so does washing my face with water. I can barely wear makeup because after a while of wearing some, my skin starts to peel, and it looks like a disaster. This is the worst experience I’ve gone through so far with my face. I’m going to try to keep using it for another two weeks. Hopefully, it starts working."

• Lea...
• October 20, 2015

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo Gel for 4 weeks now, and I'm starting to see good results this fourth week. First week, I had itchy skin, and my face felt dry and red. Second week, I started peeling, with no real noticeable changes. Third week, I started to notice my acne shrinking and became less red. Even my family and work friends mentioned how much better my face was looking. Now, being in the fourth week, I only have a few acne spots, and my face is less red. I will be continuing on with it due to seeing good results. I recommend this acne product if you are serious about getting rid of those annoying spots! It does take a lot of patience, but I promise, it is worth it! Stick with it."

• hel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 20, 2016

For Acne "My daughter has been on Epiduo since 8th grade (12), and she is still on it now in junior year (16), and it really does work wonders. Her skin is completely pimple-free, with the occasional 1 or 2 pimples here and there. This product really does work. The only problem is the occasional burning, flaking, and dry sensation. They started about one year after taking the product, although it does vary depending on your skin type. For all the people suffering from this, I suggest first completely washing your face, then applying a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil. After, apply a very thin layer of Vaseline on your face (trust me, it works), then apply the Epiduo with a pea-sized amount. IT WON'T FEEL LIKE BURNING OR FLAKING."

• Kat...
• August 16, 2019

For Acne "I started using Epiduo recently, and it has cleared up my skin heaps, considering the short period of time I've been relying on this amazing product. After using Epiduo for a week, my skin started drying up and becoming more flaky, as I already have combination skin. I soon noticed that blackheads/whiteheads started to come out onto my skin, but I wasn't sure if this would happen to anybody else out there. After permanently adding Epiduo into my skincare routine, my skin has never been so clear!"

• Nic...
• January 3, 2010

For Acne "I used it morning and night for about 3 days, and you can already tell a difference, and my acne is clearing up. Unfortunately, my skin is peeling, which forced me to get a moisturizer. Anyway, it works for me."

• jmi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2013

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for about a week now, and I am having major peeling, itching, and burning. I have noticed that my overall complexion is improving and the blackheads on my nose are significantly reducing, however, the side effects are almost too much to bear. I promised myself I would stick with it for at least 30 days. I can see how this could be a miracle if I ever get past this point."

• Piz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2013

For Acne "I'm 13, and I had really bad acne, like whiteheads and blemishes, a lot of those. And then when I used Epiduo, after a week, the old blemishes peeled off, and my skin was clear. But I had more whiteheads and pimples, but after another 2 weeks, they stopped coming out, so now I only have the blemishes. And my skin peels more now than before, but overall it is far more clear than it was 2 months ago."

• BTa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2018

For Acne "I have had moderate acne for about 3 years (currently age 19). I tried Lymecycline for approx. 8 months, and it helped, but not much. I used Epiduo for about 2 months now, and my skin is almost clear for the first time in years! There was some slight dryness/flaking after a few weeks, but it cleared up with moisturizer. Great product."

• Ash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 28, 2018

For Acne "You have to be so patient when using Epiduo! I started using it in February this year, and in the beginning, it made me break out, red and flaky, and I thought it didn’t do much. Now in November, I can say my skin is totally clear, I go to work now without makeup! I’m 32, and in October last year, I had rhinoplasty, which caused my once nice skin to break out, I was covered in tiny bumps and large bumps, and honestly, Epiduo saved my life! But you have to be patient. A lot of other reviews say 6 weeks, but I honestly didn’t see results until the 9-month mark!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 26, 2012

For Acne "If you want results real fast, Epiduo is wonderful. I noticed a complete face transformation within the first month of use. I only felt burning the first week. The only real downside is that it causes lots of peeling. I have to use an exfoliating facial scrub every other day just to keep the flakes off my face. So, the product itself is great, but the dried-up mess of skin it leaves on your face... not so much."