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

• Kal...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 13, 2016

For Acne "I've been using Epiduo for about a year now, and it works for me. At first, I hated it a lot, it makes your skin super flaky, stingy, and dry. Sometimes it's painful to even put on lotion. But after a little bit, I started to clear up a face full of acne, and the terrible flakiness went away. Now I have almost no acne. I don't need to use foundation hardly ever. I'm not worried at all. It sucks really bad for a while, and trust me, I quit using it initially, but my face got super bad, and I ran back to it. It works for some people, but if you have sensitive skin already, I would not recommend it. If your skin is already sensitive, this stuff will burn it right off."

• chl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

For Acne "I would absolutely not recommend this... I went from having 2-3 pimples on an average day to my entire face being broken out in huge cysts and whiteheads, and it's been that way for the past 4-5 weeks. It hurts to smile, and my entire lower face is covered in breakouts and new acne scars :) icepick scars that won't go away after this godforsaken medication starts working :). If I could go back in time, I would absolutely not start this. I don't even care if it starts working and gives me clear skin, my whole face is painful and covered in scars now."

• Lau...
• October 6, 2015

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I had cystic acne, although not much of my face is affected by it, but the area I do have it is extremely bad! I have just been put on a 6-month course of antibiotics and Epiduo. I have only been using it for a week and, like many of the reviews say, my skin has been very sore and even the mildest of wash/moisturizers still sting when applied. But I think I have found a solution! When I apply the Mario Badescu healing soothing mask after washing my face, I rinse that off and then apply Epiduo, I have absolutely no sting at all! I would recommend people trying this! As far as whether it works or not, I think it's far too early to say but I hope I'm one of the success stories!"

• Lub...
• July 15, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I have been using this for 3 days, and I'm in awful pain, and my face looks terrible, like I have got really bad sunburn. Would not recommend anyone use this product, as my skin is flaking, and my moisturizer is causing too much extra pain."

• 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."

• 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."

• Chr...
• July 26, 2014

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "At first, it worked okay, then my acne was worse than when I started, and it even burned to apply the Epiduo, causing great pain. It is not right for everyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2015

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "This medicine works very well, and I'm seeing improvements after just a few days. However, it burns your face and hurts like hell."

• rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2018

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "Epiduo completely dried out my skin. I guess to clear acne you need to remove the oils, which is what it did. But it burned my skin and left me in pain for days. Redness and aching dried-out skin."

• aal...
• September 10, 2016

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide topical for Acne "I'm having really bad burning & irritation, not sure if that's normal. I've only been using it for 3 days & it's definitely making my acne worse, hopefully the pain & acne will go away soon."