Ziana and Dryness: What Users Say

• Ski...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

For Acne "I am a 27-year-old female who had moderate cystic acne due to inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis. I saw a dermatologist who prescribed me Bianca, the Canadian version of Ziana, and he gave me a ton of samples that I’m still using. That was August 9th, the first 2 months were rough... I wanted to stop using it multiple times because my purging period was so bad, but I was so desperate to clear my skin. My face for the first 2 months got a lot worse, it was red, itchy, painful, dry, and flaky. I also simplified my skincare routine to just a sensitive cleanser, I used the Bioderma Sensibio mild foaming gel and La Roche-Posay moisturizer. My face started to improve 2.5 months into using it, and I’m currently 3.5 months into using Bianca, and all of my cystic bumps are gone. I’m continuing to use the medication to get rid of the acne scars left behind. I never thought my skin would be this clear again. Yes, the purging period was horrible, but I’m so glad I didn’t give up on this."

• Bri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 23, 2016

For Acne "I was experiencing some bad acne for about 2 years before I went and saw a dermatologist about it. She prescribed me Ziana. My main acne was on my cheeks, which also led to brown spots. The first month on this medicine was the worst; you will want to give up, but DON’T! It made my skin super sensitive; it made you want to cry, but it hurt for tears to even touch your face. No makeup looked good because of how dry it got. About 2-3 months in, I started seeing some results. About 5-6 months in, I had no blemishes left, and the brown spots have faded significantly. There's still some there, but I was told those will take the longest to go away. I wish I knew how to share a picture of the difference."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2015

For Acne "I have nodule-like hormonal acne only on my chin that started when I was around 21. I've tried a lot of medications, and it seemed a short course of antibiotics or birth control were the only things that seemed to help. In October 2014, it got very inflamed and painful, so I saw a dermatologist. She put me on Solodyn (antibiotic) for 3 months only and then Ziana gel. I will be honest, Ziana definitely makes your skin worse before it starts to make it better. The drying I experienced was minimal, but it truly made my skin 'purge' like I had read it would. It got so bad and red that I wanted to cry and curse Ziana, however, after about 2.5 months, it started to get better with no more breakouts. Just be patient!!"

• kim...
• July 14, 2016

For Acne "I'm 20 years old, and I had severe cystic acne after my dermatologist gave me tretinoin. It was so bad, but I switched to another dermatologist because of my insurance, and she gave me Aczone and Ziana with Solodyn pills. My skin is so clear and soft, it's unbelievable. I only have some dryness around my mouth, but besides that, my skin is the best it's ever been, and I never thought I'd ever be writing a review about something actually working."

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2016

For Acne "DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!! It made me break out like never before. I had barely any acne before I began this product, but wanted to get rid of my occasional pimple for good. My dermatologist prescribed me this, and I used it for a little over a week. My face has never been so dry, irritated, and worst of all, covered in acne. I had a huge breakout on my chin, and yes, this may just be the initial purge, but it ruins your skin, and it's hard to recover from this. I was so depressed during this week and actually felt like a worthless human being because my face looked so bad. Don't trust these harsh skin products!!!"