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

• Hty...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2017

For Acne "I am in my 40s and my face has flared up with acne. My dermatologist recommended Epiduo and I am in my 4th week. I tell you...this purging is no joke. It gets everything out, but after doing my homework and researching, I know it gets better. If you are starting Epiduo, please don't use too much, the itching and peeling will get you (believe me, I know...ouch). I use a lot of moisturizer for the dryness, and when the itching got too much, I used organic honey every night on my face, it helped a lot. Also, use the epitracker, taking your photo each day will cheer you up because you see progress."

• Let...
• August 19, 2015

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I'm 17, I don't really have pimples, but I do have clogged pores and minor blackheads. I've been using Epiduo for about 2 weeks (prescribed by my doctor), and so far my face is itchy, dry, and I'm breaking out (I don't usually have breakouts). I'm not impressed with the product."

• Ade...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "This cream is very, very strong, this is perhaps what many do not realize. I don't have very sensitive skin, but I had mild acne, and my doctor prescribed a daily use of it. I applied it before going to bed, and after the second application, my face totally broke out, and it looked as if I had burned my face fighting with fire. My patches were enormous, and it would itch and burn. I discontinued after the third day and saw my dermatologist, who prescribed Monovo to fight the side effects and Skinoren to apply instead of Epiduo. I wish I had read this thread before actually starting with Epiduo. I had to take an extra unplanned holiday because I couldn't go to work with a tomato-red face."

• Ezz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2019

For Acne "This adapalene with benzoyl is very effective at clearing acne. Takes about 3-4 months. However, it is incredibly painful, causes immense itching/burning, and I think because it thins the skin, it left me with a scar for almost every acne lesion I had. The scars are pretty visible and annoying, so although I am very grateful it cleared my acne, I do believe it leaves your skin more prone to scarring. Hoping to find a skin bleaching product to bleach away these pesky red marks left!"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2024

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I have suffered with all types of acne on my face for years. Epiduo Forte really does help. Although, it takes time and patience. I’m 11 weeks into using Epiduo Forte and it’s felt like the longest rollercoaster. My acne got much worse for what felt like the whole time. Cystic acne, repeating pustules, it has been tough. However, I’m finally seeing the improvements. New acne is halting and marks are fading. I find my skin will itch when the cream is applied, but nothing unmanageable, and it’s well worth putting up with. I would visit reviews to help me through all the months of purging, so I hope this helps someone else. Almost 3 months of using Epiduo Forte and I’m feeling comfortable in my skin again. It’s worth it. If you are worried about your acne and want to improve it long term, I recommend this product, but strap in for a bumpy ride and hold yourself to at least 3 months of use before making judgments."

• Lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2019

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "Last December 2017, I went to the dermatology, and I was prescribed by the dermatologist an oral antibiotic, acne lotion, and Epiduo for my acne. I took the antibiotic for 15 days and used acne lotion in the morning and Epiduo at night. At first, my scars lightened, but since my country is a humid place, it eventually didn't last long. I stopped using the acne lotion because it makes my skin more oily, yet, I still continue my Epiduo. After nearly 6 months of using Epiduo only, my skin became light, but my pimples continued to come out. My acne continued growing, and during my first week of using Epiduo, I didn't experience any flakes, burning, itching, etc. I believed it didn't work on me since I wasn't able to experience what my dermatologist said about the reactions. And I only saw a few improvements, which are the lightening of my skin. It still didn't help because once a pimple formed and it healed, the scar would turn black."

• Tay...
• October 4, 2018

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I suffer from mild to moderate acne on my forehead, T-section, and chin. My mum ended up making an appointment to go see my GP for getting antibiotics to help cure my acne. My doctor prescribed me Epiduo and antibiotics. The first time I tried Epiduo, nothing happened. Then the second time I used it, I noticed a red itchy rash start to appear on my chin, then it appeared on my forehead, around my eyes, and on my cheeks. After the rash, my face got really red and started to swell up a little bit around my eyes. I read all the other reviews on this website, and it says to just minimize the amount I was using (noting I was using probably more than needed). I am also going to try using my Epiduo cream once every 2-3 days. Hopefully, minimizing the amount I use of this cream will mean the redness, swelling, itching, burning, and stinging will go away."

• Tay...
• October 4, 2018

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I suffer from mild to moderate acne on my forehead, T-section, and chin. My mum ended up making an appointment to go see my GP for getting antibiotics to help cure my acne. My doctor prescribed me Epiduo and antibiotics. The first time I tried Epiduo, nothing happened. Then the second time I used it, I noticed a red itchy rash start to appear on my chin, then it appeared on my forehead, around my eyes, and on my cheeks. After the rash, my face got really red and started to swell up a little bit around my eyes. I read all the other reviews on this website, and it says to just minimize the amount I was using (noting I was using probably more than needed). I am also going to try using my Epiduo cream once every 2-3 days. Hopefully, minimizing the amount I use of this cream will mean the redness, swelling, itching, burning, and stinging will go away."

• Rei...
• March 30, 2016

For Acne "I started using this cream about a month ago, and so far all I can say is that my blackheads are slowly disappearing from my skin. My skin is clearer and soft on the forehead and my chin, but I still have spots. Over this month, I had to go through the itching, peeling skin, and burning, my eyes looked terrible (I didn't put the gel over my eyes). Last week it literally burned my skin around my eyes. I think peeling is the worst. I am going to college, and my skin was always my weak point - it looked terrible, the skin was peeling from my eyes, chin, nose, everywhere. I couldn't do anything - trying to take off the dead skin was irritating it, and when I tried to moisturize it and cover it, it didn't work. But I think I will give it another try."

• moo...
• January 16, 2020

For Acne "I have mild to moderate acne. I get some here and there all over my face and just about anywhere on my body, but I wouldn’t consider it severe. I’ve been dealing with acne for around 7-8 years now, and I was prescribed this along with another medication around 2-3 months ago, but I mainly use this since it works better than the other. I was told to start with once a day and then gradually switch to twice a day. However, it’s been a while since I’ve started using it, and I still can’t tolerate using this twice daily because it’s just so harsh on my skin. When I use it once a day for 2-3 consecutive days, the pimples are usually gone by then, and my skin would stay clear for up to a week. At the same time, my skin would also be super red, itchy, and flaky every time I use it. :( Honestly can’t decide if it’s actually doing good things for my skin."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2019

For Acne "In October, I woke up one day with cystic normal acne on my chin. I went to the dermatologist and was prescribed adapalene/benzoyl peroxide along with doxy pills. Starting this cream was horrible. My skin was so dry, itchy, and red. I couldn’t wear makeup, and I was in discomfort, but I stuck it out because I read reviews on here that said it would pay off in the long run. It did pay off. After using this for 3 months, my acne is gone. The discomfort and dryness got better after the second month. I put moisturizer on before using the cream and then the tactuopump, and this helped a lot, and it was still effective. I followed the guide to working it into my routine very strictly. Twice a week for the first 3 weeks, 3 times a week for the next 3 weeks, and then finally I used it every day. My advice is the same that I received before: it worked for me, it really sucks at first and it’s hard to adjust to, but give it time, and it will work!"

• Jom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2020

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I have mild to moderate acne and textured skin (little skin-colored hard bumps), which I think is caused by my super oily skin. I’ve had all this ever since I was a teenager and throughout my adult years. I recently broke out (more than normal), so my doctor prescribed me TactuPump Forte. I’ve been using it for a month now: the breakout pimples are gone, and the hard little bumps on my skin are about 70% gone. Currently, I have a few active red pimples on my face, flaky skin all over, I feel extremely dry yet I’m still oily (much less than before), and my skin is now super sensitive. Using it every night burned my skin a lot, so I switched to using it every other night. I will continue to use TactuPump Forte, but so far, I think this treatment is just OK (taking into consideration the improvements AND side effects). Good luck to anyone who’s currently using this acne treatment or starting it!"

• Aud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 14, 2018

For Acne "I was prescribed this gel along with Doryx capsules every day to try and get rid of my moderate acne. This gel has to be used sparingly, especially if you have sensitive skin, because it makes the skin very itchy and dry. I use this specifically to spot treat my pimples only. If used correctly, this helps reduce the size of pimples and dry them out. I definitely recommend using this along with a light oil-free moisturizer, otherwise, it will turn your face into a desert."

• met...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2015

For Acne "Three simple steps that cured my severe folliculitis acne on my chest and face for 8 weeks. Wash the affected area with antibacterial soap twice a day, take an antihistamine once a day for the itch, and apply the Tactu pump before bed. After exactly 2 months, my face and chest cleared up."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2017

For Acne "I just recently used Epiduo Gel since I am having moderate breakouts which I fear could lead to a severe one, and today was my second day. Frankly speaking, last night it brought an intolerable itchiness to the extent that I subconsciously scratched some parts of my face! I woke up this morning having a burning and flaky face. Even my family did notice it. Now, upon reading that this product can cause a rare yet serious skin irritation, I am having doubts if I would still continue to use it. My dermatologist prescribed me this medication, and I would try to talk to her about this problem as soon as possible. Just a friendly reminder, it would sting a lot!!"

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2017

For Acne "I just recently used Epiduo Gel since I am having moderate breakouts which I fear could lead to a severe one, and today was my second day. Frankly speaking, last night it brought an intolerable itchiness to the extent that I subconsciously scratched some parts of my face! I woke up this morning having a burning and flaky face. Even my family did notice it. Now, upon reading that this product can cause a rare yet serious skin irritation, I am having doubts if I would still continue to use it. My dermatologist prescribed me this medication, and I would try to talk to her about this problem as soon as possible. Just a friendly reminder, it would sting a lot!!"

• 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."

• She...
• October 30, 2015

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I have only had Epiduo Forte for a week and the small sample tube, so obviously there's not enough to put on my face besides the one little dab my dermatologist told me to. I'm currently sitting, waiting for the moisturizer to soak into my skin so my face will quit burning and itching so I can get some sleep..."

• Ano...
• December 24, 2018

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I just started using this. I probably put it on a grand total of 6 times, and my face is horrible. My face is swollen, red hot (to the touch and actually), peeling. My eyes are swollen, itchy, and dry. On the flip side, though, I only used it a few times and haven’t used it since, and my face has cleared up already. All my acne is not gone, but it is clearing up."

• Sar...
• May 3, 2020

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "The first time using Epiduo was on Monday. It felt tingly but didn’t cause any pain, however, when I applied it on Tuesday, my skin began to burn to the point where I was uncomfortable the whole night. On Wednesday, it was just as bad. My skin felt hot, was stinging and burning, and was so painful. Cleansing and moisturizing was now giving me the similar burning sensation. On Thursday, my skin felt extremely tight, itchy, and sensitive. The skin around my mouth and on my chin was starting to peel, and it only got worse the next day. The peeling spread to around my eyes and eyebrows. I stopped using Epiduo because it was causing a lot of damage when I was seeing very minimal results. My skin is now extremely dry and sore, and I have to now see a dermatologist because it has only worsened my skin. My experience may sound insignificant due to the fact I only used Epiduo for two days, however, I want people to be aware of how painful and damaging this product can be."

• No ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "This is horrible. I'm currently on Day 3, and I feel uglier than a rotten tomato. I'm stressing out so much because I don't want this to ruin my face! I looked fine before, but my mom wanted me to clear up everything just to be sure. Now my face is breaking out, and it constantly itches and burns. I want to hit my face against a wall. I know you're supposed to wait, but I can't go to school looking like a pumpkin burn victim!"

• Bix...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2019

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "My daughter is 13 years old. She has had mild acne for the past 5 months. She was prescribed Epiduo for 6 weeks: every other night for ten days, every night after that. It caused a terrible itch, so it took her hours to fall asleep. It caused a discoloration of her face. The acne became worse!"

• Cou...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2018

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I do not recommend this! I got a sample from my dermatologist and used it twice. I may be a rare case, but I’m experiencing a severe allergic reaction. My entire face is swollen, eyelids, severe bumps, redness, burning, itchiness, the list goes on. My skin is not cut out for this strong stuff."

• 123...
• March 25, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "Worst experience of my life, my skin has never been so irritated and itchy in my life. I would not recommend this to anyone."

• rhe...
• July 28, 2017

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "made my face 1000x worse than it was. I got acne where I have never gotten acne before, and my face was red, itchy, and swollen."