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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:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
September 26, 2013
cleared up my acne
Cons:
drying
I had moderate acne that responded pretty well to benzoyl peroxide, but the amount of benzyl peroxide I used never really cleared me up, and I couldn't use any more because of the dryness it caused. My skin isn't perfect, I still have a few pimples, but it's a lot better, and it even seems to dry out my face less than the benzyl peroxide. It's certainly the best treatment I've ever tried and I'm very grateful I found it.
August 30, 2013
Good
Pros:
cleared my skin significantly
easy to use
Cons:
bleached clothes
some sensitivity
I used this in conjunction with Doxy, so this is really a review of both together (I will also post under that product). I saw improvement in my skin in a week, although it took about 6-8 weeks to clear as best it could. When I upped my doxy I saw further improvement. I am moving on to accutane, becuase I cannot use this on my back or shoulders due to bleaching, but if you only suffer facial acne I really recomend it as I am almost totally clear. I also recomend it for teenagers who may be suffering hormal acne - I am 26 and show no signs of clearing so really want something permanent., but for teens who may clear up in time, this is less dramatic than accutane and may be sufficient.
August 7, 2013
Horrible! Just horrible!
I am a 23 year old female. NEVER had issues with acne my entire life until about 3 months ago. Its in my chin region and nowhere else. I went to the dermatologist and he prescribed me Epiduo. It's been exactly a month today that I've been using it every night before bedtime, and it's only made my face worse. Whereas before I had about 4 large cystic pimples on my chin, after epiduo I now have about 12. They WILL NOT go away and are very painful. I do not recommend this product whatsoever. Makes your skin red, itchy, sore, and also makes you peel along with making you breakout even worse. I've read other posts and I know others say after about 3 weeks of using this product they started to see results. Well, not for me. Like I said...its been a month and it's still worse than ever.
August 3, 2013
Do not use on sensitive skin
Pros:
Didn't give it more than a weeks chance, could work for some
You get a decent amount of product for price
ingredients have research and have been proven successful in some
Cons:
Chemically burned my skin
Skin will become dry and flaking
skin was oily in places where the acne was
I have moderately severe cystic acne and this product started burning, and when I mean burn I mean chemical burn, my skin raw after about a week of use. I couldn't even apply make up to cover it because my skin burned so bad. Granted, I only used it for a week and there is not gonna be much results, I found the product to be abrasive and not usable. If you tend to have sensitive skin, I do not recommend this product but if you have tough skin I would give it a go, all its ingredients set you up for success but maybe just not in my case.
June 24, 2013
effective to an extent, in reality broke our after stop using it. just wait out acne or get on the accutane
Pros:
cleared 70% of acne within 2 months
skin felt less oily
effectively cleared all acne on cheeks and forehead
Cons:
dry red irritated skin hurt to apply for first 2 weeks
did not completly clear acne
slow but effective to an extent
got given it by my doctor, first few weeks it burnt like hell for the first 5 minutes i put it on (maybe i put to much on ), then i started breaking out for the next 2 weeks, by the first month my face was dry irritated and red permanently, was quite embarrassing to go to school. after my acne improved and cleared up everywhere but my chin i was still getting persistent white heads in certain areas of my chin, no amount of epidou could prevent this. after 6 months with constant chin acne and red and dry skin, i decided to give up and give my skin a break took like 2 months for my skin to return to normal skin colour and still troubled by acne but its not too bad, just learnt to deal with it and its slowly clearing up with age as im am 17 now and have had acne since 12.
June 22, 2013
Patience test
Pros:
clear face
Cons:
takes time
I started to see results after 6-8 months, I don't remember well. They were hell....but it was totally worth it! I do not regret waiting for the results! ALWAYS USE A MOISTURIZER ..when i started to use a moisturizer, my face showed great improvement. Apply the moisturizer at least in the morning, and apply epiduo at night ..that's what I did, please be patient ...pretty please ...at first the acne gets really bad, then worse , then you have a panic attack, then you learn not to care ...then it completely clears up....now i don't use because i don't need to ,,,,but I have a clear face!
May 23, 2013
Pros:
Minimizes redness
Drys out pores
Cons:
Takes awhile to work
Leaves acne scars behind
Burns skin when you first use it
I have been dealing with moderate-severe since I was 13 know at 18 my acne is worse then ever, got prescribed tactuo with minocycline been on it for 7 weeks and had very little improvement the tactuo is great for drying out pimples & minimizes the redness completely.
March 7, 2013
Pros:
It works well if you apply it every day and don't forget.
Cons:
Does really dry out your skin and causes really bad burning that feels like a sunburn.
It's a great price. And it works so well.
March 6, 2013
Pros:
- Fast results
- Easy to use
- Cheap
Cons:
- Results are temporary
- Redness increses
- Very dry skin
My severe cystic acne cleared up in a week, unfortunately my acne flared up again, then one week öster it disappeared, and came back..
I've been usling it for a month and I think just epiduo isn't enough, for me.. but it's definately worth to try because my acne is super-resistent :(
February 6, 2013
Pros:
Dries out pimples fast, helps oily skin, anti-aging, helps cystic acne
Cons:
Burns, makes face red, takes awhile to work, doesn't help scars that much, expensive
I'm 23 and have been dealing with cystic, hormonal breakouts since high school. It took about 2 months for me to start seeing results with Epiduo, so be patient! You definitely need to moisturize twice a day with this topical. I like CeraVe's PM lotion, it dries really lightly on the skin. I also wash my face with Dr. Bronner's lavender liquid castile soap morning/night and tone at night with Burt's Bee's Rosewater toner.
Pros:
works well