Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical and Burning: What Users Say (Page 3)

• For...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 2, 2016

For Acne "I started Epiduo Forte in February, and it wasn't completely effective until May. The first month was pretty rough. My skin first 'purged,' and I had a lot more breakouts than usual, but my dermatologist warned me this would happen. After that purge, my skin became extremely dry, and when I applied Epiduo Forte, it would burn extremely bad. I put Vaseline around my eyes before applying the cream because that is where it burned the most. CeraVe lotion was a lifesaver while using Epiduo Forte! Use it, and the dryness almost completely goes away! After 3 months of use, it didn't burn or dry out my skin at all. I now experience almost no pimples, and my skin is more firm and healthy than ever. I recommend trying Epiduo Forte for yourself!"

• Mad...
• December 27, 2013

For Acne "It helps so much. When I went to the dermatologist the first time, I told her that I have had sensitive skin, and every product I have tried burns and dries out my face even more. She told me to avoid burning, use Epiduo every 3rd night. It seems to be a problem in almost all the reviews that everyone's skin starts drying out and burning. Using it makes my skin feel so much better and burned for only about a half hour the first time I tried it."

• Cai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2016

For Acne "Patience, patience, patience! This medication will work, you just need to give it time. I am in my 5th month, and my results are great. At first, it will burn your face like crazy. After, your skin will clear up. Then it will break out again. But please don't tan your face while using this. I had terrible blisters on my face. Take the directions and precautions seriously, because I got so sunburned, I had to stop using the Epiduo, but my face didn't break out too bad. Make sure you won't run out at a time when your skin is clearing up. The results were just getting the best they had ever been, and then I ran out. Then my face broke out like crazy... so make sure you always have enough! Lastly, give this medication time! It will get better!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2019

For Acne "This prescription, Epiduo, is amazing. I’ve had no dry skin, no burning or peeling of skin. I’ve been on it for about 3 weeks now, and I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin. Pimples are disappearing almost overnight. I would highly recommend this product. Too bad it’s so expensive, though."

• Tar...
• October 27, 2020

For Acne "I had horrible, painful, large cystic acne on my chin. I would get those hard cystic zits on my chin every week. When one went away, another would pop up in its place. I had 3-5 cystic zits on my chin at a time. After 2 different dermatologists, I finally found one that understood my skin. She prescribed me Epiduo and Aczone (dapsone) creams. Aczone during the day and Epiduo at night before bed. Both were to be used with a thick moisturizer. For the first 2 months, my skin was red and flaky and burned whenever I put anything on it. After those 2 months, my skin glowed. No more cystic acne. I could wake up every morning without thinking about where my new pimple would be. Epiduo and Aczone truly saved my skin. I will forever be grateful to my dermatologist! I had to completely change my skincare routine. I washed my face twice a day with Cetaphil, while also applying my Epiduo or Aczone, with a moisturizer on top. They all worked together."

• pii...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2016

For Acne "Epiduo literally changed my life. Had acne since I was 13 years old. Started using Epiduo when I was 28. Now I'm 29. It cleared up my face amazingly! No more scars, no pimples, and it helps keep me looking younger because it is a retinoid. I must say though, that the first 2 months of using it, I broke out really bad. Dry skin, peeling, burning skin whenever I was sweating, and lots of pimples! But the dermatologist had forewarned me that it was my face purging all the pimples and bacteria that was lying beneath the surface of my face's exterior surface level. So after sticking with it for those grueling 2 months, I saw my scars fading, blackheads and cystic pimples slowly disappearing, and my face is more clear and smoother. Don't even need to use makeup anymore!"

• 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 :)"

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2017

For Acne "I would definitely recommend Epiduo for anyone struggling with acne. I have suffered since I was 15, and I am now 29. I have had some major flare-ups over the years and have tried all sorts of treatments that eventually helped clear it up, but once I stopped taking any medication, it would come back with a vengeance. This is the only treatment I have found that really worked for me. My skin is amazing now, and I rarely get even one spot! This is something I NEVER thought I'd be able to say. I started by using this in conjunction with antibiotics for the first couple of months, now I just use this alone, and it keeps it at bay. There are initial side effects, and you have to be prepared for the stinging and burning, but push through it. You won't regret it!"

• 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."

• 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!"

• Aly...
• April 17, 2017

For Acne "I'm 18 years old. My acne started very severely when I was 16, and I was given medication by a dermatologist when it was at its worst. After a year, the pills stopped working, and my face broke out with giant, dark red cysts. I was then prescribed Epiduo. Not gonna lie, it was painful at first; my face was the darkest shade of red, super flaky, and burned something awful. Applying lotion to try and stop the peeling stung, and I was so embarrassed to go to school looking like I'd gotten the worst sunburn ever. After a little over a month of this, I became discouraged, BUT I continued using it, and I'm glad I did. My face is no longer red, and my acne is almost completely cleared up. STICK WITH IT! I've been using it for over a year now. It works!"

• Lum...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 6, 2014

For Acne "I'm 32 and have had acne since I was 13. I've tried just about every cream and pill except Accutane, and Epiduo has worked the best for my skin, which is very oily. I had mild acne scarring with frequent breakouts, and this has gotten me about 90% clear of breakouts, and I've seen some improvement with the scarring. I still get a pimple a couple of times a month, but they're small and only last a couple of days. It did burn when I applied it around my mouth and on my chin for the first month, though. I applied a really thin layer and would just rinse it off after 20-30 mins if the burning didn't ease up. Also, it took about 3 months to see real improvement. For someone looking to avoid the side effects of the pills, I would highly recommend this."

• 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."

• kit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 28, 2016

For Acne "I have mild acne with redness and blackheads. I started using Epiduo Forte, and it took only 2 weeks for my skin to look 100% better. I used a VERY small amount (even less than a pea size to start). My skin did get dry, but I moisturized a lot and then increased the amount to an actual pea size. My skin, which is actually very sensitive, adjusted pretty well to this, and I'm very happy with the results. Wait 20 minutes after you wash your face to apply the Epiduo, and then after applying it, wait another 20 minutes to moisturize. This helps eliminate the burning sensation that might occur...it did for me."

• Ceo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2014

For Acne "I've had the worst acne and blackheads since I was 12 or 13. I use Cerave Hydrating Cleanser to cleanse my skin, followed by Epiduo in the morning. I moisturize with Cerave A.M. moisturizing lotion. At night, I cleanse and scrub off dead skin and use Retin-A Micro Gel, followed by the Cerave P.M. moisturizing lotion. Let me start off by saying that I got discouraged the first week because my skin burned, started to peel, got flaky, and just plain looked like a red tomato. My first thought was I will not use this no more. I stopped for two days and just moisturized to heal my skin. I started back up again and told myself pain is just a physical feeling that the mind can overcome. I'm pulling through it and guess what? It's working!"

• 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."

• Nic...
• August 23, 2015

For Acne "My acne isn't cystic, it's literally just little pimples, but whatever kind of acne you have is still annoying and makes you feel disgusted with your face. So this time round (this is my second acne nightmare), my doctor has given me Epiduo. On the first week, I saw a huge difference - most of the pimples had gone or reduced in size. However, my skin went horrifically dry, and I struggled to wear makeup because my skin would literally just flake off. My skin would also get an awful burning sensation, but I found applying moisturizer before applying Epiduo helps stop it from burning as bad. On roughly the third or fourth week, my acne got a lot worse, and my skin got a lot drier, but that soon passed, and my skin is now looking better than ever!"

• Nay...
• February 3, 2016

For Acne "I broke out with bad cystic acne on my jawline. The doctor prescribed me Epiduo. At first, it made it so much worse; it burnt and itched like crazy, but I was determined to complete the recommended 12 weeks. By week 8, my skin was so much clearer, and now, after 12 weeks, my skin is smooth and glowing-better than it's ever been! I'm literally so happy, and (I know this sounds well cheesy), but it's given me my confidence back! It's worth the horrible few weeks."

• Ell...
• December 29, 2017

For Acne "I waited 6 mos. to write an accurate review. I understand the struggle of battling acne and how unique each case is to the individual. I am an Asian 28 y.o. woman who dealt with acne in my high school/college years (oily/combination skin). My acne cleared up, but in my late 20s, hormonal acne plagued my mouth/chin area. Horrific. I always wore makeup because acne left marks, but with this hormonal acne, I REALLY piled it on. I used some Dr. Dennis Gross acne pads, which REALLY were working. They burned, but after about 2-3 weeks, I could see a difference. Then, my dermatologist prescribed Epiduo. I stopped using the pads, and Epiduo worked its magic. I went through extreme dryness, but my skin got used to it. Last week, I went barefaced."

• 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."

• 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 !!!"

• Jo6...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 28, 2017

For Acne "I used this treatment after using a few different antibiotics, Retin A, some zinc lotion to which absolutely nothing worked! I went to my doctor almost in tears, and he prescribed me this and said this is the best acne treatment from a GP, and if this doesn't work, he will refer me to a dermatologist. And my god, was he right. This is the only cream that has EVER worked. It burns like hell, but your skin gets used to it after a bit, and you have to be patient. Also, to let people know, my acne was moderate, it's now nearly gone. The cream doesn't cure you from getting spots, but it definitely is the best thing I've used, my skin used to be SEVERE, but it calmed down when I went on the Yasmin contraceptive pill, another drug I can't live without."

• Msh...
• May 24, 2013

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo for a little over a week now, and it has done wonders. My acne went away in two days, and my acne scars are already fading. Also, I've had no new acne breakouts. The only downside to the medication is that it makes your skin sensitive. Avoid using it under your eyes and try not to use too much makeup. Foundation can cause irritation. Hopefully, the irritation and burning will go away soon. I use the gel at night but always make sure to wash your face in the morning, or else irritation will increase. My dermatologist also gave me a coupon for the medication because it can be quite pricey without it."

• 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!"