Epiduo and Redness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Kal...
• April 25, 2015

For Acne "I would like to share my experience. I have had acne for a long time. I tried all products and acne treatments. Then, when my friend suggested epiduo gel to me, saying it works wonders. When I started using it, the first week it became hell, my face became red, peeling, and dry. But I paused for 5 days and used an oil-free moisturizer. After that, I started using epiduo again every alternative day, it worked amazing. I usually don't write reviews but want to help all acne sufferers and tell them that this medicine helped a lot, and I'm so happy my skin looks so good-no breakouts, nothing. But yes, you need to choose a good moisturizing cream. Also, very important: drink lots of water and don't be disappointed because when you start epiduo gel, it will really break out the first week. At that time, just pause two to three days and start using the moisturizer."

• ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2016

For Acne "I've been using it for 5 days, and I've got swelling, burning/stinging, redness, and itching. It did break out more, but I am sticking to it. The only bad thing is that it burns and stings a lot. I struggle to fall asleep. I've started applying Vaseline, but it does not help for the burning. I do hope that the burning goes away."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2017

For Acne "I'm 35 years old and never had acne until about 10 years ago, after I had my first child. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo after I tried every possible over-the-counter acne treatment at home. It takes about 6 weeks to start seeing results. At first, I still broke out, then my skin turned red and started to peel. I started using moisturizer, which burned and didn't even help, BUT I stuck with it. At about the 6th week, those side effects subsided, and I no longer have breakouts. My skin is no longer peeling and red and is silky soft, with acne scars diminishing daily. THE BEST STUFF EVER!"

• 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."

• bre...
• January 12, 2015

For Acne "It's saved my life. Literally, been using it for 5 days now, and my family and I have noticed a huge change in my skin. I've struggled with acne, zits, pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads, and everything else for years. A little bit of dry skin, but nothing to complain about, and I have not experienced any burning or redness. Couldn't be happier. My doctor recommended I use Cetaphil Oil Control Foam Wash and Cetaphil Oil Control Moisturizer, so I use that twice a day (when I wake up and before I go to bed) and then apply Epiduo also before I go to bed."

• Nit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 3, 2017

For Acne "27-year-old suffering from adult acne. I've been under Accutane twice in the past for 6 months each but relapsed both times. So this time I was prescribed Epiduo. I didn't get any redness or itching, but my acne got 10x worse. My acne is usually concentrated in the cheeks, but after Epiduo, I got newer ones in the jawline and forehead as well. The purge stage lasted for around 2 months, but I stuck with it, and now I'm acne-free and only left with scarring. I don't apply it all over the face, only in the acne-prone areas, and I've noticed the scars have also started fading gradually. Happy with this product so far."

• 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."

• 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."

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2017

For Acne "Read reviews from others and want to offer some advice on what I have learned and did to use Epiduo. First, Retin A will make the skin soft and susceptible to damage, so do not pick skin as it can rip off layers, causing scars. I use a sensitive skin soap such as Cetaphil sensitive skin soap. DO NOT scrub your face, which stimulates sebum production. Use your fingertips and be as gentle as possible washing face AM/PM daily. When starting retinoids/ Epiduo, apply at night after washing and let face dry for 20 minutes. Apply 50/50 with Cetaphil eczema sensitive skin moisturizer. If your skin is red, skip a night, but I found that this moisturizer will eliminate the redness. Apply moisturizer in the AM after washing/softly drying your face. Use sunscreen."

• Hay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2016

For Acne "Been using this for 2 weeks, and my skin is clear for the first time in years! After reading all of the skin irritation horror stories, I decided to cleanse, moisturize, and then use a tiny amount of the cream after the moisturizer sank in, so it wasn't quite as harsh. I haven't had any redness, and my skin is so smooth and soft! If you have problems with reacting to it, try this. Also, the first few nights, I only left it on for a few hours. And only use a TINY bit - the bottle suggests 1 pump per skin area, I spread 1 pump across my entire face. :)"

• 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."

• Gol...
• July 2, 2017

For Acne "I started using Epiduo after getting severe cystic acne on my jawline. Firstly, I used way too much and too often, and my skin became red, raw, and flaky. For this to work without redness, use it very sparingly, one drop on your index is plenty, and don't rub it in vigorously. I use it once a day after I shower before bed, and it works wonderfully. I do still suffer a few spots on my menstrual cycle, but they aren't as bad as what they were. The only problem is we are planning for a family in a few months, and this can't be used during pregnancy, which is a shame because my hormones will be crazy. Be patient when using this product, it does take about four weeks to work, but it's worth the wait."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2021

For Acne "I've only been using Epiduo for one month, and right now my skin is so much worse than what I started with. It's apparently most effective after 3 months, so I'm going to keep trying, but I feel like my purging stage is taking a while, and I have so many more acne scars that have left dark spots all over my cheek. I took Accutane when I was younger, which cleared everything, but a few years later my acne came back even worse, especially on my cheeks, and I've tried many things, but nothing has worked, so trying Epiduo. I feel like Epiduo so far has harsher side effects like the purging, and my skin is also sensitive, so it burns a lot, leaving red marks all over my face, but I'm hoping to see good results at least at the 3-month mark."

• Sco...
• February 25, 2016

For Acne "I am 15 years old and I was prescribed Epiduo around October. I would have burning and redness so bad to where I could even sleep (putting a cold wet washcloth over your face will help), but after many days of not wanting to use it, I got through it, and my skin is flawless!"

• Ejg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2014

For Acne "I have had bad spots for a couple of years now, seemed to get worse the older I get, but isn't quite acne. Went to the doctor, was prescribed Epiduo. Have been using for 4 days now, and I'd say my spots have reduced by around 50% already! I have really dry, sensitive skin already, so was a little worried about the reviews stating burning/redness. There is a slight tingly feeling, but nothing unbearable, and only had redness for the first 2 days. I've used loads of face washes and creams over the counter, but nothing had ever worked so quickly and effectively on my skin. So impressed with this and would definitely recommend for anyone feeling insecure about their skin like I was."

• 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."

• Val...
• November 12, 2013

For Acne "Was prescribed Epiduo by my doctor after being diagnosed with PCOS (spots/acne is often a common side effect of this). Anyway, the first two weeks of using it, my skin was BAD. Cystic acne, redness, itchy, painful skin to touch, the whole nine yards. Then it just stopped being as painful, and the spots really, REALLY cleared up. I have smooth cheeks now, with the odd one spot just creeping up hormonally as expected. However, do not use any other harsh spot-clearing product (or have a skin-specific facial) on the face, as I guarantee it'll be painful and red all day (speaking from experience!!!)"

• 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."

• 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! :)"

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• --c...
• May 28, 2013

For Acne "I've been using it for 5 days. I think it's a VERY strong medication. It hurts, it burns, and it's really irritating. It has made my pores very small, my pimples are almost gone, but I called my dermatologist because of how it was feeling, and she told me if it starts to feel very irritating, only use it once in a while. But the irritation seems to be going down, but it's still RED!"

• Cwo...
• September 11, 2013

For Acne "I am 13, and for about a year or two, I struggled with acne. I literally was obsessed with my skin. I was spending my free time looking up reviews of products and trying everything from cheap over-the-counter products to expensive department store ones and getting facials with my own money. All I can say is stop wasting your time and money looking for other products other than Epiduo. It took me a couple of months to start working, and I'm happy to say that my face is acne-free. I was also using another product that I got from my dermatologist called Ziana, which was amazing also. I have to admit that my skin is a little more red than usual after using this wonderful product, but it can easily be concealed with a BB cream or tinted moisturizer."