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Ziana and Redness: What Users Say

Redness: mentioned by 6 users (7.9%)

Based on user experiences from 76 Ziana reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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acne 17.1%
oily skin 17.1%
peeling 13.2%
dry skin 9.2%
itching 7.9%
redness 7.9%
dryness 6.6%
vomiting 3.9%

Reviews for Ziana

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • ell...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 21, 2014

For Acne "I started Ziana one month ago. I am 26 and have had severe cystic acne from the age of 16. I haven't worn makeup for the last two weeks because I do not need to hide anything anymore. Wooohooo!! It made my skin red/peel for a week and a half, but not so much that I needed to hide. I can wear the gel during the day because it doesn't flake or peel like most gels do. My pores are much smaller, and I couldn't be happier. I now only need to use it about twice a week. Love this product!"

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  • Nam...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 1, 2016

For Acne "I keep seeing people say that this leaves more breakouts and they give up. There is a reason the doctors tell you to keep at it! I have been on this product for several years now. When I first started, my skin was worse, and I had horrible peeling, redness, and itchiness. As with most things, it gets worse before it gets better. And believe me, it got better! Not only has it taken care of my acne, it has also removed several fine lines and wrinkles. The trick to this is to just hang in there! You sunblock and pamper your face in the beginning. If you stick with it like the doctors suggest, you will see improvement. The key is just trusting the doctors and using the product as directed. It takes time to work. I saw no improvement for a couple of months, and then almost overnight my face was clear. I am now such a believer in this that I don't want to use anything else! There seems to be a shortage of this right now, and I'm really hoping that it is only temporary. I think this stuff is amazing and will most definitely continue to use it as soon as it becomes available again. This is the only thing that I have found that works for me."

10 / 10
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  • December 7, 2015

For Acne "I have only been on this for about a month. Since the first day I have started using it, I have not seen one more pimple on my face. It is amazing! Wish I would have gone to my dermatologist sooner... I did not experience any redness, nor did it get worse before it got better. It is helping clear my existing acne marks also. I didn't have very bad acne to begin with, but at one point, I would get multiple pimples all at once on my cheeks. It was enough to make me self-conscious. My skin has, however, been quite oily, but it's worth it in my opinion. I'm hoping as more time goes by, my skin will adjust. I suggest everyone give this a try."

10 / 10
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  • Kat...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 1, 2015

For Acne "I am 23 years old, and since I was 17, I have been battling acne. I tried every over-the-counter gel, cream, and wash from Neutrogena to ProActiv. I had seen 2 different dermatologist offices and was constantly given prescriptions for things but never told what exactly was going on. This past September, I switched to a new dermatologist office and was prescribed Ziana along with Solodyn, a pill. I am not going to lie, the first month and a half was really hard for me. I am a teacher and felt embarrassed from how red my face was, the huge pimples that blotched my face and the peeling that was going on really took a toll on me. It is now December, and the improvement I have seen is amazing. I am looking much clearer and have no blotches!"

8 / 10
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  • Jos...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 9, 2017

For Acne "I went to a dermatologist back in November. He prescribed me Ziana. I started out by using it daily, and it caused me a little redness, but it went away. It also made me break out a little when I first started using it. I think that was one of the side effects. But anyways, it's now January, and my face is looking so much better. I only have a bit of scars, but besides that, Ziana helped me out a lot, and I would recommend this to other people struggling with acne. I also took before and after pictures, and I love how my skin is looking."

8 / 10
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  • Ama...
  • February 6, 2016

For Acne "I do not recommend Ziana at all. I have had a terrible experience. I applied Ziana 2x, followed the instructions perfectly. I applied it Tuesday night at bedtime, I washed and dried my face and waited at least 30 minutes to apply a pea-sized amount to my face. Wednesday I woke up, my face was red, but not bad. I applied again Wednesday night the exact same way. When I woke up Thursday morning, my face had red blotches and was itchy. As the day went on, my face got progressively worse: red blotches, tiny blisters, skin peeling off, severe pain, and stinging. I immediately stopped using Ziana. Today is Saturday, and my face has only continued getting worse. I went back to the dermatologist, got 2 scripts, my face is now bleeding."

1 / 10
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