Onexton and Peeling: What Users Say

• NCL...
• March 16, 2017

For Acne "I have struggled with moderate to severe acne since high school (now 24) and have tried just about every product on the market, including two rounds of Accutane. Last week, I saw my derm, and she put me on Onexton, as well as Retin-A. After less than a week of being on this combination, my skin looks better than it has in months, and I'm certain it is primarily due to Onexton. Fair warning: the first few days of this medication are very, very rough. I looked like a burn victim, and my entire face was peeling, red, and burning. However, by about day 4 or 5, it had appeared as though I had gotten a chemical peel, and my skin was glowing! I'm so, so happy with this medication and have been recommending it to everyone I know."

• Van...
• May 21, 2015

For Acne "Onexton is absolutely amazing! I have been using it now for about 3-4 months. I apply it every night after removing my makeup and washing my face thoroughly with CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser. I was worried about facial skin peeling/redness that I experienced with other prescription topical medications that I had tried in the past for acne (ex. tretinoin, benzaclin, etc.). I have not had any redness or peeling since starting Onexton. My face is pretty much clear (exceptionally noticeable difference compared to 4 months ago). I also take Spironolactone 100 mg daily for acne, which was started at the same time as the Onexton. For the first time in years, my face is mostly clear without any redness or peeling. $0 copay with savings card!"

• S26...
• June 24, 2016

For Acne "My face was breaking out so badly that I didn't even want to look in the mirror, blackheads, horrible cysts. I tried using a homemade mixture for my face, which did nothing. My doctor later prescribed Onexton and Ziana gel, Onexton in the morning, Ziana at night. I had no idea that after applying the Onexton and the Ziana to moisturize my skin. After two weeks of use, my skin was red, peeling, and painful, so I decided to stop using it for a week and get my skin hydrated. Then I went back to using the products. I've been using it for about three months now, and it's cleared all the acne away, and all the excess dead skin is gradually coming off. It takes time to see a major difference, but I saw my difference within one and a half months. I would recommend both."

• JIL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2015

For Acne "I have been dealing with adult acne for years. The product does work, but I had to give it a little time. It's been close to a month, and my skin is almost clear. I did have a few breakouts last week, but they were gone 2 days later. I also experienced some dryness and peeling after washing my face with Proactiv and applying Onexton right after. The other thing I noticed was unbearable stomach and leg cramps the first day of my period. I usually get cramps, but 1 Tylenol normally does the trick; not this time. My cheeks are a little rosier than normal, and my chin, which is where I apply most of the medicine, is turning a bit yellow (weird). I think it's worth a shot, but get in tune with your body in case there are any side effects."

• IT ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2015

For Acne "If I could give this a negative number, I would. It murdered my skin. It made my skin horribly worse. I woke up the morning after my first application (which happened to be the day I was taking the SAT!) with my skin just a horrible peeling, painful mess. My skin felt like there was acid underneath it. My face was disgusting, it was completely tight (it looked leathery!!!) and covered with dead skin. I couldn't see fresh skin ANYWHERE. It was all peeling off. And burning. I, of course, stopped using it. But for the next 2 weeks, my skin was peeling non-stop (moisturizer and exfoliating were no help) and my face was dark red. It looked like I had an absolutely horrible sunburn. This was after just using Onexton ONCE. Wouldn't recommend."