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Usually known by its brand name Epidu®, this topical treatment is a combination of adapalene, which is a type of medication called a...

Usually known by its brand name Epidu®, this topical treatment is a combination of adapalene, which is a type of medication called a retinoid that reduces inflammation in the skin and helps promote skin cell turnover, along with benzoyl peroxide, which kills acne bacteria and dries/peels the skin.

It is usually applied once a day before going to bed.

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December 23, 2011

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Works

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Slow. Iv been using for two mouths but I have a lot of acne

Best product iv ever used

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Lin

December 20, 2011

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It works! No more pimples, smaller pores, evens tone.

Cons:

I bleached my pillow and sheets :(

My acne was mild.. I would have about about 2-3 small blemishes at a time and maybe 1 larger one. I have large pores on my t-zone. I have been using the product for about 4 weeks. When I started I used it for four nights in a row. Face got very dry and a little red and burned when I moisturized. Stopped using for 4-5 nights to let it get back to normal. Then started using 3 nights in a row, one night break. I have no more drying or redness. I have not had one blemish since I started using this. Even my pores are getting small and my tone is more even. I love it!

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khurst10

December 9, 2011

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cleared up my face in about a week

Cons:

slightly drying
face stings for about a half hour after applying

This works for me. I've been using 10% benzoyl peroxide and 2% salicylic acid face wash twice a day for 10 years (I'm 24 now), and in the past couple of years, this regimen just has NOT been cutting it. I was getting 2-3 new pimples every day no matter what I tried. My face would get worse about a week before my period (those painful, under the skin pimples that never really surface). My dermatologist tried a couple rounds of antibiotics (erythromycin and doxycycline) which had minimal results and seemed to make my acne return with a vengeance after I stopped taking them. Finally, I got a prescription for Epiduo and Monodox (doxycycline monohydrate instead of hyclate). I've only been using these for a little over a week, and my face is almost completely clear. I had an initial breakout...all the pimples that were in the process of forming are forced to the surface of your skin at the beginning of treatment. There's some burning, redness, and peeling, but CeraVe lotion seems to really help. I'd trade this minor discomfort for finally having clear skin any day.

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CiaoBellaKate

December 7, 2011

Pros:

- Removes blackheads, pustules, papules fast
- Diminishes the appearance of scars very effectively
- Promotes skin cell growth and therefore healing

Cons:

- Initial breakouts as skin gets used to product
- Possible redness, dryness, irritation, burning sensation (which is why applying a very small amount when beginning treatment is so important)

I gave this product a bad review about a year ago, when I used it on and off and saw that it was doing nothing but irritating my skin. I decided to take a more "gentle" approach in terms of products but later decided to get another tube and give this a try again as the acne was still quit persistent at times. I changed the way I used this product, which seems to have benefit me and my skin very much. I have been using it for a few months now, still on the same second tube and my skin barely breaks out anymore and my rolling scars which I have had for 2 years are gone! I woke up today, looked in the mirror, realized I couldn't see them anymore and figured I'd give this product a review it deserves. The way I have used it is this: After showering, I apply a few drops of jojoba to my wet face, followed by Cetaphil moisturiser. I let that settle for about 10 minutes and then apply a small amount of Epiduo all over my face (avoiding the eye area, of course). I honestly think this is the best regimen I have ever used and believe me, I have tried a lot of them. Tip: A small amount is paramount, especially in the beginning. In short: A very effective product that will last for a long time and give you lovely clear skin with diminished scarring! Highly recommended!

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lilyxoxo

December 1, 2011

Pros:

-cleared up my skin within 2 weeks
-barely get any acne
-pimple size reduced tremendously
-only acne left is small bumps that are unnoticeable

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-face can get slightly irritated and red
-slight burning sensation
-break out before it gets better
-itchy skin sometimes

Okay so I was using Clindoxyl gel and I guess my skin got way too used to it and my skin was getting a lot worse... Now I didn't have severe acne but I had a lot of clustered pimples here and there so I went to a dermatologist and he gave me Tactuo(Canadian name for Epiduo) and when I first used it.. I was really skeptical. My skin had no reaction to it at first. My skin was neither better nor worse. Then, all of a sudden, I broke out with three ginormous zits on my face, like the ones under your skin that are painful. Then after those went away, my skin was flawless. No, Epiduo does not fix your complexion so my skin wasn't literally flawless (it is red from the cream and there are little red dots on my face) but i'm actually a lot more confident with my skin and I can go out with minimal makeup now since I don't have to cover up anything. I do have the occasional small bumps but it's nothing big. Yes your skin does get slightly dry and itchy but nothing a moisturizer can't fix. I've only been using it for like a month but so far, so AMAZING! :)

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Haley Rose

November 29, 2011

Pros:

clears acne fast,doesnt make you break out

Cons:

burns for the first week or so of use,lightly flakes skin

This product is amazing! I used to stress about my acne before i used epiduo.My dermatoligists gave my mini sized epiduo capusels so i can sample it for a few weeks.By the time all the capusels were done,most of my acne was gone!!! I totally recommend this for EVERY acne paitient.

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Nikita

November 15, 2011

Pros:

clears up everything
evens out skin texture
reduces or removes redness

Cons:

dryness
flakiness
bit of burning
bleaches fabrics you might touch

MIRACLE WORKER!!! I have tried everything from Apple Cider Vinegar, Borax, to most prescription meds. I used to always have perfect skin up until a few years ago I got adult acne. Finally I just got a new family doctor who thought maybe it could be hormonal acne or acne rosacea and recommended tactuo (Canadian name for Epiduo) ... 3 days in and pretty much 90% of my face has cleared up and redness from acne spots are gone ... I dont care about the flakiness just needs to get rid of the skin around the acne spots the burning can be dealt with as well. I have switched to Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer SPF 15, and Bobbi Brown foundation and concealer as both are non-comedogenic and wont cause ance NOTE:::: LAY A WHITE TOWEL UNDER YOUR FACE WHEN YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT ... IT IS BLEACHING AND WILL RUIN YOUR SHEETS IF YOU DO NOT ... SAME WITH TOWELS USE ONLY WHITE ONE UNLESS YOU WANT COLOR REMOVED so far so good ... I will come and do another review to talk about its long term effectiveness

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Lee

November 14, 2011

Pros:

Amazing - Works wonders
Cheaper than Clearasil with concession card!

Cons:

Initial breakout
Dry skin and flakiness

This product is amazing. Yes, there is an initial breakout period when your acne will worsen, but if you persevere with the product, your acne will clear up, and stay clear. I'm using this with doxycycline 50mg daily. Also, as I have a concession card I only pay $5.60 for a 30g tube. That's cheaper than most OTC topical agents! Very happy indeed.

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Jenny

November 3, 2011

Pros:

-one of the best acne treatments out there for me
-2-in-1 action of the adapalene (increases skin turnover to reduce cystic acne and fade past scars, and prevents wrinkles) and benzoyl peroxide (kills germs to prevent new breakouts without really building resistance like some of the other antibiotics)

Cons:

I believe if insurance does not cover it, it can get quite pricey. Although you can go to their website and download a coupon so you only pay $35 for it, and it lasts 1-2 years so not bad for that amount of time.

Like any other treatment, it might not work for everyone, but it definitely worked for me. I have VERY oily skin naturally, so this doesn't dry me out unless it's the winter time, and even then, it only dries out my cheeks and not my T-zone. I used to get one or two breakouts a week, and then as those scars would heal, I would get more breakouts. Occasionally, I would even get a cyst. Retin-A Micro did not work for me. Proactiv was not strong enough for me. Various Neutrogena, Clean and Clear, Clearasil products did not work for me (I definitely need something prescriptive). I now use this at night and a topical sulfonamide by day. I used to use the Oscion benzoyl peroxide cleanser and that combination was KILLER!...but then the cleanser got really expensive so I just use Clean and Clear Daily Pore Cleanser now.

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January

October 29, 2011

Pros:

- Cleared my acne

Cons:

- Redness and burning sensation
- Dryness and peeling/flaking

BACKGROUND: I am a 27 year old female with fair skin that is very sensitive. I had mild acne during my late teens but it went away after I started taking the birth control pill Yasmin. I took Yasmin for 5 years and I had perfect skin. Then my doctor suggested that I switch to Yaz, which contains the same type of hormones as Yasmin, but lower doses. That's when my adult acne nightmare started ( I was 25). My skin was extremely oily and I had cysts all over my face. They were big and painful, and left horrible hyperpigmentation marks on my face. I switched to different birth control pills and even went back to taking Yasmin, but my skin did not improve. My doctor prescribed me Retin-A which made my acne worse and left me with more scars. Then I started taking doxycycline but I had to stop because it made me very nauseous. For a while I stopped taking the pill and used over the counter products on my face and my skin improved some. At that point in time, I would classify my acne as moderate. MY EPIDUO EXPERIENCE: I finally went to a dermatologist and he prescribed me Epiduo, to be applied to the face every night. During the first week of use, my face was very red, like I had a sunburn, and my skin burned after application. In addition, I experienced extreme dryness, which lead to extreme peeling/flaking of skin. I looked like a lizard and make up only made it worse. I experienced a mild initial breakout that lasted about a week. The dryness and peeling/flaking lasted for about two months, but was manageable with Cetaphil face wash and CeraVe moisturizer with SPF 30. I have been using Epiduo for three months now and my skin is clear! I usually get a couple of small pimples during my period, but they heal very fast and leave no marks. My skin doesn't peel anymore, but sometimes it gets a little dry. I would like to point out that Epiduo did not fade any of my old hyperpigmentation, which is slowly going away with time. MY TWO CENTS: I am so glad I

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