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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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June 12, 2010

Pros:

Got rid of almost all pimples
Got rid of red acne marks

Cons:

Made skin pretty dry
Pretty expensive (There is a coupon online...use it!!)

This product has saved my life. Before this product my skin was breaking out like crazy, I had bumps on my skin and pimples on my face and tons of old acne scars. I started using this product every night and noticed results immediately. My skin got pretty dry, so you MUST have a good moisturizer, a gentle cleanser, and a face exfoliator. (I use oil of olay sensitive skin moisturizer, cetaphil or oil of olay cleanser, and Dr. Denese Microdemabrasion scrub) I have tried everything from plain old benzoyl soap, spot treatments, zeno, clydimiacin in pill and topical form and NONE have worked the way this has. It has been a miracle for me..I realized it is pretty pricey for such a small tube but think how much you will save on other acne products..just get one that works! I never write reviews on sites, but this product has astonished me to the point that I have to write one. Your skin will get pretty dry with this product so sometimes what I will do is use it at night for two nights in a row and apply moisturizer in the morning, and then on the third night do not apply the epiduo and put aloe vera gel on my face (I use banana boat...even though it has a fragrance and alcohol in it it works better for me than the pure one)..Hope I have helped any of you thinking of trying it!
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June 7, 2010

Pros:

helps with post acne marks
helps get rid of all the dirt built up in pores
doesn't bleach clothes, sheets, etc

Cons:

makes skin really sensative to sun
makes you breakout like crazy in the beginning
slow moving process...

so when going to the dermatologist she told me it would be a slow moving process, that it will take time to see results. i didn't really believe her, but shes definitely right! it makes you break out like crazy a few weeks into it and skin is a little red. i had a horrible month where i had huge pimples and i was constantly breaking out. that was really discouraging, but the doctor said thats normal. the medicine is designed to get all the dirt thats built up and surface it.... basically you break out until you can't anymore. i started my treatment in february, and by april my pimples were much smaller, less red, and fewer with every breakout. as time went on it got less and less. and now i hardly have a pimple. every now and then i'll have a small one, but definitely worth it in the end! i have a few post acne marks now, but the cream also helps fade the hyper pigmentation. figured i'd share my experience with it because i know how frustrating it can be, but seriously stick with it. the ending result is so worth it :-)
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May 29, 2010

Pros:

Easy to use cream, almost gel like.
Keeps my skin CLEAR
No new blemishes!!

Cons:

A little drying at first, fixed that with Cerave lotion
I cant put moisturizer immediatley on after, it burns

Easy to use, apply pea sized amount to each area (nose, chin forehead, ect...) after washing. It is drying, so use a moisturizer! But it can burn if applied directly after, so I put moisturizer on in the mornings, this stuff on at night. This AND bc pills and Bactrim has kept me spot free since I started so I cant say which is doing the most work, but its great! I put severity as light since i dont have acne anymore! LOVE IT. Free so far with my samples, but I'm filling my prescription next week. Hope its not too pricey!
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May 27, 2010

Pros:

None yet

Cons:

Dries skin out
Stings really bad especially if you put on moisturizer

I've been using this product for about 3 weeks now and I haven't seen any results yet. Right now all it does is just dry my skin out and it my face sting really bad! I can't even put anything on it cause it'll make it worse. I also take 100mg minocycline as an antibiotic 2x a day and I use Cetaphil face wash. Being on this pill has reduced the redness and pain of my pimples so that's the only Pro to my treatment right now. So far Epiduo isn't doing anything I just hope it kicks in soon.
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May 20, 2010

Pros:

- I guess keeps skin in check for a little bit

Cons:

-Did nothing for me
-Skin probably got WORSE

I used this after I came off accutane and started breaking out again. has really done nothing for my skin, and I think my skin is ACTUALLY WORSE! Not for me I guess...
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May 20, 2010

Pros:

-Absorbs Quickly
-No Odor/Smell
-Helps Blemishes
-Doesn't Stain(although they told me it would)

Cons:

-Dries Skin Out(Beware)
-Stinging

I was prescribed this to take with my Accutane.I've been using this for about a month.My skin is sensitive,so I only use it every other night cause it dries skin out.I recommend moisturizing every other night and every morning,cause it is drying,and this is coming from someone with very oily skin.I mainly use it along my jawline because that's where I get cystic acne,and it has helped,I have broken out,but not as bad and it dries up my breakouts and has definitely helped my blemishes lighten.I recommend it,just moisturize!
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May 14, 2010

Pros:

-absorbs quickly
-only have to use at night
-doesn't stain anything
-not very expensive

Cons:

-dries out skin
-takes a while to work
-not very affective

This product takes a very long time to work! And it makes you break out way worse before your skin even looks remotely better. It dries out your skin a lot so i would recommend a moisturizer to use day and night. Also, it doesnt work at all for me when im on my period. Which is awful. I wouldn't waste your money on this product, it can mess up your skin in the long run (lots of red marks and can irritate your whole face.)
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May 13, 2010

Pros:

The best thing about Epiduo is its a gel. This makes it really EASY to APPLY and ABSORB thus it works well on the skin. Epiduo just works. It's a new product and thus represents the best research (which accounts for the effectiveness of the benzoyl peroxide/adapalene combination).
Lastly, it has the perfect amount of active ingredients- 2.5% bp, .01% adapalene, so it dosen't irritate and actually heals acne. Not only does it cure future acne, the current stuff looks better too.

Cons:

When you begin Epiduo, start slow and use moisturixer. The benzoyl peroxide may otherwise dry or irritate, but this is only because Epiduo absorbs well and works.

I have used a lot of stuff, but non have been more effective or easy than Epiduo.
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May 11, 2010

Pros:

Clears acne fast!

Cons:

BURNS like crazy!

I've only been using Epiduo for 2 weeks now, and it's cleared up my acne really fast. BUT- It's dried out my skin, made it flake off, and stings like balls. It feels like I have a sunburn on my face. And when I put moisturizer on it, it stings even worse. I'm hoping it will go away, because my acne cleared up really well.
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April 17, 2010

Pros:

Very effective, convient, apply to face once a day. It works and is easy to use, what else is there?

Cons:

The first 2 weeks I experienced EXTREME stinging. Some nights I had to apply ice to some parts of my face because it was almost unbearable and made it impossible to fall asleep. That's really my only complaint.

The best and move effective acne product I've ever used, so far has done the best job out of anything I've used to clear up my acne. But you have to STICK TO YOUR REGIMEN. I almost lost hope too quickly and I've only been using it for about a month or so. I realized I have never really given any product any longer than 6 weeks to work when the product itself said that it would take at least 12 to work. I've been using this product for about 2 months now. If you stick to this product, It'll work. My acne began moderately severe. I would say it's down to light.
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The right dermatologist can make a big difference to your patient experience and the success of your acne treatment plan. Here are the steps to find a dermatologist who is a good fit:

  1. Use the search feature on the American Academy of Dermatology website to look for board-certified dermatologists in your area, and filter the search results for doctors with a special interest in treating acne.
  2. Read online patient reviews of any dermatologists you are considering and ask people you know whether they have any experience with these dermatologists.
  3. Do your research and go to your first appointment with questions prepared.
  4. Listen to what your gut feeling tells you once you see a dermatologist in person. If you are not completely comfortable, try a different dermatologist.
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Be sure to:

  • Look at before and after photos, the more the better, especially patients with similar scarring to your own.
  • Be realistic about results. Look for improvement, not a cure.

Questions to ask a potential scar revision specialist:

  • Are you board certified? Be certain that they are board certified.
  • How long have you been performing these procedures? Normally, the more experience the better, however, some younger surgeons may be more on top of the latest procedures.
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Red flags:

  • Their story changes: As you discuss different treatment options, if they tend to change their mind easily, or agree with whatever you say, consider this a red flag. A confident, experienced surgeon will possess strong, unwavering opinions.
  • Your gut tells you "no": Trust your gut. If you just don't feel that the doctor is the right fit, trust that and move on. On the other hand, if you feel they are the perfect specialist for you, trust that feeling.
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