Acanya and Burning: What Users Say

• Hin...
• October 12, 2010

For Acne "LOVE this. Nothing has ever worked on my face. I have been using it for 5 days (mornings only), and people have already commented that my skin looks so good. I have no burning, no redness, no flaking, etc. (and I have extremely sensitive skin). I am so excited. I put a very thin layer on in the morning and then apply my make-up over top. It does not leave a film/residue on my skin, and my makeup goes on flawlessly. Pro's: WORKS GREAT! Cons: Prescription only - Small jar."

• Jen...
• March 9, 2010

For Acne "I tried this gel after suffering from severe acne once a month (after stopping birth control). I'm 28 years old, have always had a few pimples at a time, but never anything like what I experienced after stopping birth control! I used the gel, and the first day was terrible. My whole skin burned and peeled, and I stopped using Acanya after that for about 3 weeks. I then researched the gel and was informed that I shouldn't have put it all over my face, especially in sensitive areas. So I tried using it again, only on my forehead and jawline. I have literally not had one acne breakout since I have started up again, and it has been about 7 months! One pimple once in a while, but that's it! Amazing! No more burning as well!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2012

For Acne "I started using Acanya because I saw online that it worked well with Atralin (which is basically vitamin A for your face and helps skin regenerate itself). I have had breakouts since I was 10 years old and am now 25 and still have acne. I used Accutane, and it got rid of my acne for about a year, and it's just now getting bad again. I went into my dermatologist, and they prescribed the Acanya, Atralin, and Spirolactone (oral meds). It's been a month since my awful breakout, and my skin is significantly better. The Acanya was awful the first few days, I have very sensitive skin, and it burned it badly around my mouth. After about a week, it evened out, though, and my skin stopped peeling, and I'm having the best results with this combination."

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2009

For Acne "I went to a new dermatologist because my acne is out of control. I've had acne for 10 years, and this is the worst it has ever been. He gave me Acanya for the morning, and it stings so bad I could cry. My face turns red, it's tight, burning, and not improving. I've been using Acanya for almost a week, I know results might take longer. As for now, I am not happy. Just be warned, it is very drying and can make your day uncomfortable."

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2010

For Acne "I've been using it for 3 days now, only at night. I have combination skin normally, and this gel doesn't dry out my skin like other topical creams. My face is clearing up very nicely. By the way, I have cystic acne, and there is no burning or stinging like other reviewers have experienced. Everyone's skin is different, but I would highly recommend trying Acanya."

• m45...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2015

For Acne "Awful product. Did not do anything it was supposed to. I have very, very mild acne. I wouldn't even call it acne, just pimples. And every time I have tried to use Acanya, it hasn't helped with any pimples and just left my face red and burned the next day. This redness stays for at least 4 days. It's so embarrassing and not worth it for a product that just makes your pimples more obvious because of huge red spots. Awful product. Throwing it in the garbage so I never have the idea of using it again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2012

For Acne "This cream worked really well and started clearing my face in a week or two. But now, anytime I go outside and have any sun contact, my face burns, gets blotchy, and looks swollen. I hate it, I have to stay inside all day if I apply it."

• Emi...
• May 7, 2015

For Acne "I am a 23 y/o female and have had moderate acne since I was a teenager. I went to the dermatologist about 3 weeks ago, and she prescribed me Acanya for the morning, Ziana at night, and Minocycline twice a day. I can say I see a huge difference in my acne, I have had no new pimples since starting this treatment, and my acne marks are fading. My only issue is that the creams (mostly the Acanya) make my face red and burn very badly for an hour or so after applying, but that goes away. My lips are very dry and cracked as well. I do use a moisturizer, but I'm liberal with it because my face gets very oily."

• kda...
• February 14, 2016

For Acne "I have been using Acanya for a while now because of my mild acne. I stopped using it for a few weeks because my skin was really clear. Now, I've been back on it, my skin is horrid. Every time I put it on, I get burns on my face, almost like sunburns. It worked really well in the beginning, but now all it's doing is burning my skin, and it's terrible."

• Lor...
• December 17, 2015

For Acne "Thank God I read the reviews before applying this gel. I was planning to apply it all over my face just like my dermatologist suggested, but after reading about the possible effects, I decided to be cautious and apply the gel on one spot only. Acanya gel basically burned my skin, I have a red patch, and it looks irritated. I will not use this anymore. I would rather wait for the pimples to heal than burn my skin with this gel. I've been trying apple cider vinegar as a toner at nighttime to balance the pH of the skin and control the excess oiliness, and I can see an improvement. Mix half distilled water, half ACV."