Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical and Acne: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2016

For Acne "I was prescribed this to mainly clear up some clogged pores on my forehead and around my nose. I have been using it for a little less than 1 month, and my forehead has really improved. However, around my mouth, upper lip, and nose, I am breaking out worse than I ever have before (my mouth area was never a problem before) in little bumps that are super annoying and just keep coming. I am getting frustrated and am losing hope because I do not understand why this is happening. It seems to be getting worse and worse each day in these areas, but I hope as I stay on the medication longer, things will start to improve. I know some people experience an initial 'purge' where their skin gets worse before improving, and I hope this is all it is."

• aga...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2021

For Acne "Have been using Tactupump for 4 weeks now, and my skin somehow has gotten worse and is breaking out a lot more than ever. It looks like acne is purging, so I'm hoping it goes away soon and the Tactupump starts to work."

• 456...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 3, 2023

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "Did everything correctly, applied a pea-sized amount to cheek and forehead. Burned a lot the first few nights and made my skin red and continued to break out my skin even after months of application, easy to use but not easy for a lot of skin types. It can probably work for some people but be wary, as it made my skin break out a lot after it showed signs of getting better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I always had clear skin, but then started getting breakouts on my cheeks and thought Epiduo would help. Two weeks into it, my forehead began to break out horribly, and my cheeks remained the same. I stayed on it for 2 months, and my forehead got continually worse, and when on Epiduo, breakouts would not heal and left red scarring. A week ago, I gave up and quit Epiduo. My forehead is clear, and the marks are fading faster. My cheeks are still the same, but I can live with my skin again. My skin hated Epiduo, and it only gave me more acne. If you can live with skin as is, do not go on Epiduo. It may eventually get better, but you will go through hell first."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I always had clear skin, but then started getting breakouts on my cheeks and thought Epiduo would help. Two weeks into it, my forehead began to break out horribly, and my cheeks remained the same. I stayed on it for 2 months, and my forehead got continually worse, and when on Epiduo, breakouts would not heal and left red scarring. A week ago, I gave up and quit Epiduo. My forehead is clear, and the marks are fading faster. My cheeks are still the same, but I can live with my skin again. My skin hated Epiduo, and it only gave me more acne. If you can live with skin as is, do not go on Epiduo. It may eventually get better, but you will go through hell first."

• Eri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 20, 2022

For Acne "This cream is a miracle worker for me!! I used to use it for acne and then stopped as I believed I did not need it anymore. This was a big mistake!! After a mixture of getting off the medication and stress, I broke out worse than ever and decided to get back on Tactupump. My skin was terrible for 1-2 months: breakouts, dryness, irritation, but I knew the worst of it would be short-lived. After about 1.5 months, my skin began to clear again and now I’m back to having some of the best skin of my life. My friends cannot believe how clear my skin is compared to how it was. The important part is don’t overuse this medication. Make sure your skin is VERY well hydrated. Do not use too many other face products. I use a very light face wash, eye cream, moisturizer, sunscreen, and Tactupump. Also, only use a VERY small amount and only use it where you need it!! I also only use it about 3 times a week before bed only. Less is absolutely more in my experience. So happy with the result :)"

• Mad...
• December 23, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "It has been decent. I have definitely seen a cut back in my oil production and acne on my neck, however, I have been getting breakouts on my cheeks and forehead, and I never really did before. I don't see much of a difference other than less oil. My acne location just pretty much relocated."

• Ano...
• September 29, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I've been using Epiduo for 2 months. Within the first couple of days, I started to notice a huge change. For the past 2 years, I have had severe acne. I use Epiduo and Cetaphil cleanser. However, I've been noticing that my face is getting completely worse than before, and now my forehead (which was super clear before Epiduo and Cetaphil) is now breaking out in bumps all over. Epiduo is really great... only within those first couple of weeks though."

• DJa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 20, 2018

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I went on Epiduo in grade 6 to deal with mild to moderate acne. I absolutely loved it! It did have to get worse for about a week before it got better, but it did get better. Then I began to notice the pimples come up again. It was like I had built a tolerance to the Epiduo. My mom and I decided it was time to get off of it since it wasn’t helping anymore. A few years passed into the middle of grade 9, and my acne was pretty bad. I went to a new dermatologist, and she recommended to put me on Epiduo to try it again. We agreed, and I bought it. The first few nights, I noticed a few minor pimples popping up, but I didn’t think much of it because they weren’t as bad as the rest of my face. Maybe 2-3 weeks later, my skin was sunburnt and terribly broken out. I stopped immediately. Looking back to when I used it, I do think it works for the smaller acne, but not necessarily the more painful, cystic acne."

• Aj ...
• April 27, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "First day, my skin feels fine and normal. Second day, minor scaling of skin. Third day, my skin gets itchy, redness, and scaling of skin becomes more noticeable. Fourth day, burns like crazy, my skin looks worse than it was before. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, it is hell. I am currently sensitive to sun and touch, and now I have more acne. Here's some advice: if you have the side effects, use petroleum jelly and wash your face every now and then. Right now, I'm raging in pain, therefore, I am not willing to continue using this product."

• rac...
• October 26, 2015

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I have been using Epiduo for a week now. I have combination skin, but mostly oily, and I'm 17 years old. I have mild acne, but I just wanted to get rid of it completely. Since I have only been using it for a week, my rating is a 5. I put it on every night, and my skin surprisingly has not been very dry. It does make my sensitive skin more red, though, and I started to see an improvement, but then it pretty much made me break out. But that's the process of cleaning out your pores, so I'm excited to see the results when it becomes a full month or 2 months. I recommend using this because I have high hopes for this product."

• Mel...
• June 3, 2021

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical "It totally messed up my face. I never had this much acne in my life. This is the worst product that I have ever touched. My face is full of acne now and scarring. Never use this disgusting product! If I could give it a zero star, I would. It doesn't even deserve 1 star. Save yourself and do not use this disgusting product."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2012

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "It was super helpful with making my skin smooth and getting rid of acne scars! I do have a little bit of a breakout, but nothing compared to before I used Epiduo!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2017

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "Epiduo burned my skin, made it peel, and gave me acne scars all along my jaw and cheeks."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2021

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "A month into using it made me break out loads and won’t stop, believe that my skin was better off before without it and gave me really bad rashes."

• The...
• July 28, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I have used this product for only like 3 days now, and it instantly made me breakout. My face is now 3x as bad as it was when I started it."