Adapalene / Benzoyl Peroxide (Epiduo®)
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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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July 14, 2011

Pros:

easy to apply
no fragrance
nice consistency

Cons:

brings out existing breakouts
takes a long time

this is a decent product. takes a while to start working the way you'll want it to which is to clear up your skin. if you have any hidden pimples it'll bring them out so you will feel as though your breaking out but the product is really trying to just extract the bacteria. if your patient and your skin isn't too sensitive then why not give this a try. you can get deals on this product too. my insurance paid for almost all of it
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June 30, 2011

Pros:

really easy to use
works fast
don't dry out face
tube last a long time

Cons:

price 55 bucks

I didn't know what to do anymore. My face had so much acne, I was considering Accutane, the Dermatologist gave me Benzaclin I used it two months and nothing. Also did the acne.org treatment and nothing. I didn't know what to do anymore, so I went to my general regular doctor " I didn't want to see the Derm any more to expensive" and he gave me Doxycycline and Epiduo. OMG one week later my skin was looking good!!! now 4 Weeks inn and I'm so happy. I have a couple pimples but I can live with this, even if I never get flawless skin. But good news my Doc told me its only going to get better. I use it once a day at night. In the AM I wash with cetaphil face wash and apply cetaphil sunblock that's it, o yea and one pill 100mg Doxy. In the PM wash face Cetaphil, let dry then apply Epiduo and take 100mg Doxy. My Doctor says not to wash face more then 2X a day "You don't want to wash off all the healthy oils" That's fine with me as long as it keeps working. I LOVE EPIDUO
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June 28, 2011

Pros:

not many at all

Cons:

flaky
dryness
redness
burning

Not a good product for me. I used it for about 3 months and all it did was keep new pimples from forming. It did nothing for my acne that was already there. Maybe this product would be better for people with light acne, but i did not like it at all for me.
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June 27, 2011

Pros:

Epiduo removed all my whiteheads within 3 months of consistent use. I still suffer from some blackheads, but they have definitely shrunk in size to the point you can only see them if you are up close! Note---I'm using this as the benzoyl peroxide in Dan's regimen.

Cons:

Drying. Takes thirty minutes to an hour to absorb.

I love this product and will use it again!
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June 24, 2011

Pros:

not many for me

Cons:

unlike others here..it made my skin all oily and caused me to break out

i was on benzaclin for a month which worked well..then the dermatologist prescribed me epiduo which caused my face to become super oily..after the second week on it i broke out and got huge cysts...now i stop using it and suffer because of it....i dont know what to do now
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June 21, 2011

Pros:

None for my son

Cons:

It removed my sons pigmentation on his face.

USE WITH CAUTION I purchased this prescription for my 13 yr old son with moderate acne. He used once a day, at bed time, for no more than 2 wks. At about a week I noticed him becoming pale. His teachers were sending him to the nurse. I wish I would have stopped using right then but I continued for another week until my son looked awful, like a myme. It has been over 7 months and he still has not gotten his normal pigmentation back. This product ruined my sons face and Galderma will do no more than send me back the money it cost me, and that is only after numerous phone calls and paperwork. I am completely dissatisfied and warn all to use with caution. P.S. I gave it a 1 rating only because I had to,
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June 20, 2011

Pros:

Free First Tube w/ Rebate Card
Clears Quickly
Little Initial Breakout
Controls Oil REALLY Well
Controls non-inflammitory acne

Cons:

Burning
Dryness
Flaking

I've only been on this for a week, and I already see a huge improvement in my face! My cheeks had red marks on them from previous acne, and they have started to fade SO much quicker. The non-inflammitory acne (those small, skin colored bumps that are hard to get rid of) have gone away for the most part. My T-Zone used to get SUPER oily by mid-morning, and now, its a perfect balance where its not oily, but its not really dry. I HAVE had lots of burning, after I apply it. I apply it after washing with Cetaphil and it burns kind of badly, but I apply it right before bed and the burning is gone by the time I wake up. Around my nostrils and forehead, there has been a little bit of flaking and dryness, but its nothing a moisturizer can't fix. I had a small initial breakout about 4 days after i started, but they aren't the deep, painful ones. They were only on my forehead and there were only 3 or 4 of them. I would DEFINITELY reccomend this.
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June 18, 2011

Pros:

-Got rid of my breakout
-Dried my acne up
-Easy to apply
-No stinging or burning sensation

Cons:

Nothing that I can think of.

I had a very bad breakout a month and a half ago. There wasn't a clear spot on my face at the time. I went to my primary doctor because appointments to the dermatologist takes forever and I needed some recommendations fast. She prescribed Epiduo, along with minocycline. I always had acne on my forehead, like it will never disappear. While on this medication, it completely cleared up, and I never thought it would but it did, as well for my cheeks. All that is left is some scars here and there. It took 3 weeks. You have to be patient with it, if not, you won't be able to see the final results. I do get a pimple here and there, but no major breakouts anymore, and I'll take that any day.
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June 12, 2011

Pros:

i've been using it for two days only. once before bedtime. it dried out my existing pimples. and the blackheads on my nose was significantly reduced.

Cons:

i'm now dealing with a breakout on my chin, cheek and forehead.

will still have to wait and see... my derma did tell me it would take at least two weeks to see improvement and six to eight weeks to be really happy about it...
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June 7, 2011

Pros:

Light, non-drying, effective, no initial breakout if started slow, can be used as spot treatment, eliminates the need to overspend on OTC products

Cons:

There are better (retinaid) alternatives when bacteria is controlled and BP is no longer needed, can be expensive

I've mild but stubborn acne that is hormonally triggered. While all acne is related to bacteria, hormonally triggered/cystic/adult acne is unique in my experience. I think this type of acne responds well to combination treatment and does not need to be treated "aggressively". I've tried many things over the years, but I always felt like my acne would come and go randomly as it pleased and I was completely powerless no matter what skin regimen I followed. On a recent acne comeback, worried it might turn into a persistent and sever one, I quickly saw a highly-recommended NY dermatologist. She put me on Epiduo and Spironolactone following blood work. I did not have a hormonal imbalance, but she suspected I was sensitive to androgen since I was experiencing hair loss as well. The key to any topical treatment is to start slowly. I used Epiduo twice a week in the first wee, then 3 times a week, then increased to every other day, and at the end of a month or so, I was using it every night. During this period, I did not have any breakouts, and my skin started showing improvement almost immediately. My derm said Epiduo was Step 1 in introducing me to retinol, but her immediate goal was to first stop inflammation/bacteria with BP. My routine was using a light moisturizer she gave me (CeraVE PM), gentle face wash (Jan Marini non-glycolic wash) and if needed, a weekly scrub (Proactiv face wash). On this routine and spiro, I only had about 4-5 pimples in total over the course of 4 months, never had more than 2 at the same time. At the end of the 4th month, my derm and I decided to replace Epiduo with a stronger retinaid (Tazorac cream) as my skin could benefit from its resurfacing and pore-reducings effects. Although BP is no longer needed in the mix, I still spot/area-treat with Epiduo when I feel like a breakout might happen, especially before my period. I wholeheartedly recommend Epiduo as a starter for people with mild to moderate acne.
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