Epiduo and Peeling: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2019

For Acne "I've been on Epiduo with antibiotic pills for 7 weeks now. In the first couple of weeks, I had horrendous itching, and my skin peeled. Now, in the 6th and 7th week, I've come out with cystic spots that are painful and swollen, and my skin looks worse than it has ever done. I'm hoping it'll start to clear up now, as I've heard good things about this stuff."

• 89J...
• July 25, 2016

For Acne "Perfect!!! I've been on this medication for about 3 months now. Omg, a huge improvement. My face was horrible, huge acne cysts that I would try to pop, and nothing worked. When I started the medication, my face was very irritated, started peeling, got very red, looked like I was sunburned. I couldn't be in the sun for more than an hour because I would look like a tomato. Now, my face is clear, redness-free, acne-free. Best thing ever, highly recommended."

• Ab ...
• August 25, 2013

For Acne "I previously used Epiduo, and I absolutely loved it. It really helped keep my skin clear, and while some people have had issues with over-drying or flaking, I find that it brings my skin to a 'normal' state, and I just have to use a mild moisturizer (CeraVe is my personal preference). Anyway, when I ran out, I couldn't get back to the dermatologist right away, I started breaking out again. So, you do have to be really consistent with it. Put it on every night! You will see results. I just got a new bottle three days ago, and already my acne is less red and noticeably smaller. Love this product."

• Vic...
• June 19, 2014

For Acne "I was about to give up on getting rid of my acne. I was on antibiotics, prescription face washes, gels, and masks. I finally went to the dermatologist, and she gave me a sample of Epiduo - within 2 days, my acne was already going away! It's like magic. I love my skin, I no longer have to wear makeup everywhere I go. Best thing in the world. I gave it 9 stars just due to the fact of the irritation that occurs when it's applied, it's sometimes unbearable. It may just be my sensitive skin. It also causes your skin to peel a lot!"

• Amb...
• December 30, 2015

For Acne "I am 31 and struggled with acne in my teen years and got a few glorious years in my 20s of okay skin, occasional acne but nothing serious. As soon as I turned 30, boom! I went back and forth with birth control to help control hormones, sometimes it helped and sometimes it didn't. So I finally stayed off the birth control and my skin went crazy. It got to the point where I was embarrassed to go out on the weekends. I know it's superficial, but who wants to be the 'pretty girl' with bad skin? Literally, within a week of starting this, the huge cysts that took over my chin were shrunken down. I am now on week two and have only very light acne remaining. I have combo skin and it has helped control oil. But use a very good moisturizer, peeling will occur, but it's worth it."

• lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2017

For Acne "Epiduo is fantastic. I've only used it for 3 weeks, but my skin is so much clearer (I had moderate acne). However, it is a prescription treatment, and you have to be careful with it: use it sparingly and just once a day, more won't work faster. The best way to do this is to buy a gentle cleanser and moisturizer (Cetaphil and Eucerin are fantastic as they're formulated for skin undergoing acne treatment). Cleanse and moisturize morning and evening, and follow with a very thin layer of Epiduo every evening. The dryness and flaking disappear after 10-14 days, so be patient. If your skin is sensitive, the best thing to do is to apply Epiduo after your moisturizer has sunk in. This creates a barrier, but the treatment works just as effectively."

• Lau...
• April 13, 2013

For Acne "I am a 15-year-old girl who struggled with moderate acne for 4 years. When it started to get worse, my doctor prescribed Epiduo, and I love it! The result was not immediate, at first, it made my face red, flaky, and very dry. But now, after 6 months, all my acne has cleared, and I am left with smooth skin. My face does feel a little dry, but moisturizer clears that right away. I put Epiduo on my nose, forehead, and chin every night before I go to bed. It has worked wonders!"

• Zac...
• May 4, 2016

For Acne "I read several reviews talking about how it created drier skin within the first few weeks of using and caused irritation. Yes, it does make your skin somewhat flaky, and yes, it will cause some irritation that resembles some burning, but it is an acne product meant to change your skin, and it is a process. If you can make it through these side effects, it will genuinely improve your skin, helping to rid you of acne. Getting rid of acne comes at a cost, and if it means some burning and flakiness in my skin, it is worth it. I am on week two or so, and though I still experience these side effects, my skin has gotten significantly clearer. Would recommend to people who can tolerate some irritability, as it genuinely works."

• Lil...
• May 10, 2016

For Acne "Epiduo is worth it. It was 3 months of flaking, burning, and more irritated acne than before, but after the worst months in my skin's history, I woke up one morning, and my face was just better. I used to have my entire jawline covered in painful cystic acne, but now I wake up to maybe a pimple or 2 at most. I promise that if you don't give up, it will pay off. This is one happy customer. If your skin ever gets too irritated, stop using Epiduo for a few days. Taking Epiduo every 3 days is always better than giving up. (Also, it cost $85 out of pocket, but I've been using the same bottle for 4 months.)"

• Xav...
• February 29, 2016

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for 3 months and even more, I think. It is so bad - no joke, it just peels my skin, burns my skin so much that I can't even sleep at night, and I hate applying it because once I put it on, the burning begins, and I usually put it on at night. It makes my skin so red, like a sunburn!!! I'm not sure if I have to wait any longer to see results, but in my opinion, I have waited for quite some time, and yet no results at all! The first week I saw a big difference in my skin, but that was all. Moisturizer just helps with the peeling. Do I recommend it? Yes and no. Yes, because some skin types are different, so just give it a try to see your luck. And no, if your experience is like mine. I'm not saying to not use it, just sharing my experience."

• Win...
• June 24, 2017

For Acne "This is an amazing solution for acne. If you are getting flaky skin or it's burning, you are using too much. You only need a pea size (even smaller) amount to rub everywhere. I have been on it for 2 years and very rarely get a pimple anymore. Even after this long, if I put more than a pea amount on, I get blotchy and flaky, so be very frugal!"

• Meg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 28, 2012

For Acne "One year ago - dozens of pimples on my face at a given time. Very severe. One year later - acne nearly gone! Here's my story: I am 17 years old today, I began Epiduo a year ago. My acne was very bad and very embarrassing. It made me so insecure about myself. Epiduo is very bittersweet. The first month I had it, my acne has reduced significantly. However, after the first month, my skin broke out even worse than what it had before I started. My skin was red all over for a good 2 months, my skin was dry as could be and peeled very badly, had acne all over, etc. It was very painful too, my face burned! Today, the side effects are gone and so is my acne! I have only 2 pimples on my face! But if you stop using the product, the acne returns!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2012

For Acne "I had patches of acne all over my face, and they were bothering me, so I started using Epiduo, which was prescribed by my doctor. At first, my skin was peeling slightly, and it made my face burn so bad, like it was on fire. I toughed it out, and after a week or two, it stopped. My skin is very clear now, other than a very small pimple here or there. I would recommend Epiduo to anyone."

• The...
• May 7, 2013

For Acne "I'm 13, and I have been using Epiduo gel for about a month now. At first, I used it, and I couldn't stand it! I thought I would rather have acne, but then I started liking someone, so I wanted to look good. After a month, it is just amazing. For pretty much everyone, it does itch and peel, but those side effects go away. The redness is the last thing to go, not the best thing, but it's better than peeling and not being able to put makeup on. It does hurt while using it, so 9/10."

• pup...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2015

For Acne "I have been using Epiduo for about a month now, and I have to say it is the most gentle acne med I have ever been on. I was expecting the horror stories of flaking and dry skin that I have read about, and I have had zero irritation since using it. Overall, it seems to work well, but I don't think it can tackle my severe nodular cystic acne, so I think I will have to go back on Accutane sadly. Please don't let people scare you away from trying this med, though. If I didn't have these huge cysts, I would rate this a 10, but as most people know, topical can do little for cystic acne, which is not this med's fault. Overall, my skin is super smooth, and I would highly suggest this medication."

• Kep...
• March 21, 2015

For Acne "I've only been using Epiduo for a few days, and I don't know how I'll ever go without it. I use it twice a day, and it is working wonders on my acne. Some people have mentioned that it dries out their skin and makes it flaky. I have not experienced this whatsoever because I have very oily skin."

• Cas...
• July 11, 2016

For Acne "This is my 2 1/2 weeks on Epiduo. My skin is clearing up a bit. I'm still getting used to the medication, so there is slight burning and irritation, and dry, flaky skin when I wake up for work. The doctor said it will subside, so I'm just waiting it out. A bit uncomfortable, but I'm willing to see how it goes."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2018

For Acne "I have bad acne. I tried birth control, which didn't help. I then tried Purbac (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim antibiotic) that helped a little, but my doctor said it isn't a long-term solution. I then tried Epiduo. The first two weeks, I had no side effects, but then my third week, my skin went super dry, it was red and peeling. This was a horrible experience, however, I saw it already started making a difference, so I continued, but I put a fragrance-free lip balm around my eyes, mouth, and nose, and it helped with rehydrating my skin. I'm on my sixth week now, and my skin is almost completely clear. Epiduo is definitely worth using!"

• Dre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 2, 2016

For Acne "WARNING TO ALL! If you have sensitive skin, this is not for you! I informed my doctor over and over again while at the office that my skin is sensitive and to prescribe something safe for me, and this is what I got. I got peeling, burning, redness, itching, painful skin as a result and have had 2 months of my skin like this! I thought acne was bad, but I feel so ugly with such tomato red peeling skin. A coworker asked if I went on vacation because she thought I got a sunburn. My face looks like it's shedding skin, and my skin feels paper thin, and overall I'm angry and sad that my skin sucks right now. It decreased some whiteheads on my forehead, but I still have pimples. Going to the derm this Friday and asking to get off this awful product!"

• san...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 31, 2014

For Acne "I've suffered from acne for 8 years now and went through all sorts of phases. Now I'm 20 years old and it's all down on the chin area with deep, painful cysts everywhere. Unfortunately, Epiduo (or any topical cream, actually) is not good for that kind of stuff. If you're a teenager, this may yield more likely results. I had an extremely oily face as a teen, so I didn't even experience the red, dry, flaky skin that most do. Sadly, it stopped being effective about 6 months in, so eventually, I quit. Recently, I've tried it again, but now it gives me persistent, painful red, dry, flaky skin and not much positive results. It may be better for other people."

• cha...
• January 13, 2017

For Acne "24 years old, I have very hormone-related acne, with oily skin. Used alongside Tetralysal and Yasmin combined oral contraceptive, works wonders. I ran out over Christmas and my skin flared up very badly (I also had exams - I am training to be a doctor - and obviously over the festive period I perhaps indulged in a few sugary treats which I'm sure didn't help...) but Epiduo sorted it out in a matter of weeks. As other users have remarked, do be careful as it can burn the skin a little and it becomes a little flaky. If this happens, stop using for a few days and moisturize the non-spotty areas which are peeling. I would also recommend lots of fruits and veggies, minimal chocolate, plenty of exercise, and regular cleaning of the face."

• Pag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2017

For Acne "Wait it out! I'm a 32-year-old female who began suffering from adult cystic acne just over a year ago. For some reason, only the right side of my face really broke out, and the acne was deep and painful. After using Epiduo for the recommended 3 months, I wasn't seeing results. The itchiness and peeling stopped after only two weeks of using it, so I thought the product wasn't even working for me at the 3-month mark. I stuck with it anyway, and now at 4 months, I have no more active acne, and my skin is baby smooth! The downside to this med is that it caused post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which takes time to fade. But I'm happy that until then, my skin feels good, and there's no more acne!"

• bil...
• September 23, 2016

For Acne "I had mild acne, so my doctor prescribed minocycline and the Epiduo gel. I can safely say that the combination of the two made my acne disappear! I experienced some flaking and redness the first few days after using the Epiduo gel, but after a few days, most of my hyperpigmentation was gone! The best!"

• ALo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 5, 2018

For Acne "Background: I never had acne as a teen, a few pimples but not acne. I have endometriosis, and in the last 2 1/2 years, my skin has suffered badly. I now have cystic and hormonal acne, and it hurts as well as being ugly as heck. I get it on my cheeks mostly. I have used Acnicide (benzoyl peroxide) and Duac (clindamycin + BP) when Acnicide stopped working for me, which did nothing but peel my skin, so I went back to the GP and was given Epiduo. I was told it could take up to 3 months to see a difference, which I was prepared for. I have now been using it for 3 days, and I’ve already seen a difference. My skin feels prickly and is stingy when I use my cleansers, understandably as it’s a harsh gel, but my acne has reduced by 40%, I would say, pretty much overnight! I am hoping not to have to use this for long and then top up every now and then as it’s so harsh on the skin, I don’t want to be left with horrid dry and flaky patches from prolonged use if I don’t have to."

• Emi...
• December 3, 2014

For Acne "I was prescribed Epiduo and a tablet (doxycycline), together, they work great. I've been on them for about 2 weeks, and in a few days, saw a difference. Although another few days later, it seemed to come back. I've suffered from acne for years and just want it gone, no regimes or counter creams work. I'm not giving up on Epiduo yet, I have heard great reviews. Most people's acne will clear up in about a month on Epiduo. My skin has peeled a bit, but nothing too major, just ease onto the cream, and it should be alright."