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[12256847]

I just broke out badly after switching from Clean and Clear continuous control acne cleanser (10% BP cream) to Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser. Two days ago I had 1 pimple on my chin and now i have 5, my forehead has also broken out badly(to many pimples to count!) Should I switch back to my old cleanser or just wait and see if this clears up?

My old regimen
Clean and Clear continuous control acne cleanser (10% BP cream) twice a day.
Epiduo gel (2.5% BP and .1% adapalene) once at night after using cleanser.
Cetaphil Restoraderm Skin Restoring moisturizer .
Doxycycline 50mg twice a day.

My new regimen
Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser twice a day.
Epiduo gel (2.5% BP and .1% adapalene) once at night after using cleanser.
Cetaphil Restoraderm Skin Restoring moisturizer .
Doxycycline 50mg twice a day.

[maybemonday]

I always break out when I'm experimenting with a new product, be it a cleanser/moisturizer/makeup. The way I see it, it's either your skin purging, or your skin's way of getting used to and/or reacting to the new product. Generally, if it is purging, it should pass within two weeks or so. I recommend you persevere and if within a few weeks your skin still hasn't improved, then go back to your old regimen.