Topical Retinoid / Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
67%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Topical Retinoid / Topical Antibacterial
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Topical Retinoid / Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
A way of using benzoyl peroxide in combination with the topical retinoid, adapalene, that studies show works a bit better than benzoyl peroxide alone. Comes with side effects for the first weeks and can bleach fabric. Note: When used correctly, benzoyl peroxide on its own can completely clear the skin.
Topical Retinoid / Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Adapalene / Benzoyl Peroxide (Epiduo®)? Rate It:
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February 14, 2012
Cons:
-Burning
-Dryness
-Peeling
I had horrible acne for YEARS. On my forehead, shoulders, cheeks and chin. I tried everything from Proactiv to Skin ID to Clean & Clear and NOTHING worked. I tried alot of topicals but they all just made my acne worse. I also tried antibiotics but one of them ended up compromising my liver which resulted in me not being able to take antibiotics and I did NOT want to go on accutane because I've heard it clears up acne but has problems with body organs. Anyways, in December my Dermatologist gave me 3 different topicals to try and I was hesitant because they all had bad initial break outs and I was breaking out bad as it was so more breakouts was like NOOOO! and For about a month I used nothing, just some random facewash. I then realized that something HAS to work. and I looked up reviews for Epiduo and I saw all these amazing reviews and thought, "I can get through the initial breakout. I can do this." I'm that girl who cakes on the coverup and hates going swimming because it washes off my coverup and I never sleepover peoples houses because I'm afraid they will be grossed out when we wake up because my acne was so bad. But I've been using Epiduo for a few weeks now and my scars are fading and my breakouts are going down and I'm THRILLED. My moms seeing changes and people at school are telling me how amazing my skin looks. I know this sounds like a cheesy proactiv commerical but I recommend Epiduo. Everyones skin type is different but I really believe that Epiduo will change your life. Espcially after loosing so much self esteem after being around my friends who have flawless skin, I can finally stop feeling so sorry for my self because of my skin and I can start feeling happy. :)
February 12, 2012
Pros:
Lightens your skin maybe a LITTLE bit
Cons:
Dries out skin,makes acne worse
For me,it did not work at all.Bottom line,doesn't work
February 10, 2012
Pros:
Works amazing!
Cleared up my skin.
Bleached my scars and pigmentation.
Really the first thing that gave great results.
Cons:
Burns to the extent that I had a hard time going to sleep at night.
Makes your face turn hot red while you have it on.
Dries up your skin and makes it peal off.
I was almost about to quit using this gel after the first few days. My doctor had advised me to use it only at night after cleansing and to use it on my whole face. After the first night I noticed about five huge and deep zits, the kind you can't even pop cause they lie so deep within your skin. Also I almost couldn't stand the burning since I have both sensitive and dry (doesn't stop me from breaking out and getting extremly greasy in my t-zone) skin. By the third day my skin was flaking and I hadn't gotten that much sleep due to all the burning. But my doctor had advised me to use it on my whole face for a whole month and then if I was clear to stop and only use on areas where a break-out was forming. I decided to stick it out and by the end of the first week I was actually happy about all the flaking since my skin started to look better and better by each day. I've had no more break outs and my skin is looking really nice except for some old acne scars. I'm on my third week and this is by far the best results I've ever seen.
February 6, 2012
I love Epiduo! Before I asked my doctor about it I read up on it and was worried because people say that it burns and makes your face red. After using it for a few weeks twice a day I have never felt any burning and my face did not get red. I have very sensitive skin. It takes a little while to start working, but you definitely get results.
January 31, 2012
Pros:
clears up acne
Cons:
DRIES YOUR FACE LIKE CRAZY
burns
you must be patient
I bought this product on 1/24 and today is 1/30. so i've been using for 6 days, twice a day, because that's what my doctor instructed me to do and BOY is she crazy!!! haha it completely dried out my face :( and turned it extremely and embarrassingly red. :( I was pretty disappointed with the actual Epiduo website because it says to use a cleanser such as Cetaphil???? Are they on crack?? That face wash combined with Epiduo is what initiated my extreme redness and intense burning. CETAPHIL BURNS!!!!! I don't recommend it, and I have never considered myself to have sensitive skin, but apparently I was wrong. I can't seem to find a face wash or moisturizer that doesn't make my skin burn now that i've been using Epiduo. HOWEVER, this stuff does clear acne like no one's business. My initial breakout after using this product wasn't bad, I may have had like two zits, but other than that everything seems to have cleared up quickly. I had really bad acne on both sides of my face. by the jaw line and it looked so bad to the point where i was really self conscious about it. but now everything seems to be working as i was told. The only thing I don't like is that my face is as red as a lobster and my face is peeling. I don't know when the burning or peeling will stop but I am definitely cutting down to using this product ONCE every other day. If you're like me and thought you didn't have sensitive skin.. think again! because this product is extremely harsh. but it does get the job done within time. it's only been 6 days for me, but i'm excited to see what the results will be even farther into the future! :)
January 28, 2012
Pros:
clears acne like nobody's business
Cons:
burns skin
makes skin pill off alot!!!!
dries out skin
I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. i saw it on commercial an wanted my mom to get it which eventually resulted in my skin burning. i continued to use it thinking that it was burning because it was working, but all it did was dry my skin out and make it peal off.i was sooooooooo embarassed walking around with marks all over my face. my mom eventually ended up hiding this product from me so i couldn't use it anymore. i have a tan skin ton and you know there is something wrong when your face turns red like uve got a really bad sunburn and haven't even went swimming......sorry idk price my mom perscibed it from my doctor
January 27, 2012
Pros:
it helped my acne go away fasy
Cons:
it burns your face off of at least thats what it feels like but all you need to do is cut it down to twice a week or once a week then slowly bring it back up it works it truley does
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January 25, 2012
Pros:
CLEARS UP ACNE
WORKS AMAZINGLY
easy to apply
Cons:
it burns for the first few uses
takes a while to kick in
this WORKS. trust me, i was doubtful. the first few weeks... it was rough. i was ashamed of my face. but foundation and powder and concealer helped me through it. it does take a little while (maybe over a month) but it WORKS i promise. this will change your life. i'm no longer ashamed to show my face after i've washed it at overnight events or sleepovers. it will change my sleepaway camp experience :) not having to put make up on after my shower... i am so excited. THANK YOU EPIDUO <3
January 11, 2012
Pros:
easy to apply
doesnt smell
REALLY WORKS
free if you have medicade
Cons:
takes a while to kick in
may dry your skin
these really works but you have to be very patient it may take a couple of weeks to really see results. But it is worth the wait trust me.
January 10, 2012
Pros:
- It cleared up most of my acne
- It is really fast to use
- SAVED MY LIFE
Cons:
- first couple weeks of use, you may see your acne worsen
- made my skin red and dry
- can bleach towels or sheets
I love epiduo. I don't know what I would do without it. The first couple weeks were bad and I didn't see any improvement. My skin was super red and I was peeling. About the 4th or 5th week is when I saw my acne going away. Even my scars. My face no longer gets red and it is the best thing I've used so far. You have to let your face get used to the medicine and so far, I've been using it for a month. Without epiduo, I would still be getting bullied at school<3 thank you epiduo(:
Pros:
-Clears acne
-Also clears the acne fast
-Fades scars