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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December 16, 2010
snappy tomatoes I'm in the same boat you were in...I'm on week 5 and I'm still breaking out and haven't seen an improvement because of that. it took you 8 weeks to get results??? I figured by this time I should start seeing some light at the end of the tunnel but no such luck. hopefully I'm going to get the same results as you did.
December 1, 2010
Cons:
IB seemed excessive and no resulting change in overall skin condition was observed, save for deterioration due to the IB. Itchiness and dryness.
I used this product for 6 weeks. My acne was mild, and I figured I would endure the IB if it would eventually clear me up completely. Well, the IB was pretty bad, and made my skin worse than it's been in a long time, or ever. Furthermore, as I was nearing the 7-8 weeks mark when many have attested I'd see results, no end to the IB was in sight. In fact, all indicators of developing white heads pointed to an oncoming increase in severity. I know my skin well, and I didn't foresee a point where this medication would equilibrate into clarity for my skin. Therefore, I discontinued use even though I did not make it to 3 or even 2 months. Bottom line, if your acne is just mild, it's not worth the severe IB. If it is severe, it may be worth it, but I can not attest to whether it clears you up in the long run.
October 23, 2010
Pros:
Dried out acne and gave me a face rash
Cons:
Have heard good things from others
Because this dried out my skin so much and caused a rash to break out around my eyes (did the same thing for a friend of mine), I didn't use it long enough to see results.
August 5, 2010
Pros:
In the first few days it gets rid of some zits.
Cons:
After the stinging and irritation on my skin went away, so did the effectiveness.
At first epiduo worked really well for me. I just had a little dry skin and stinging and peeling. However, after my skin got used to it and stopped stinging and peeling after use, epiduo basically quit working on my skin. I have been using it for about a month now, and it doesn't seem to have done anything except for when I first started.
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...
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.)
April 17, 2010
Pros:
It cleared me up fast.
Cons:
It burns like crazy! I got sick of the burning so I have switched to Proactiv which works just as well, without the burning!
I recommend this if you are very desperate to clear your skin. Epiduo REALLY burns though. But it works wonders. ;)
March 23, 2010
I just wanted to add to my review:
I meant to say DIFFERIN worked a millions times better. Sorry I was tired when I wrote the last review, lol.
December 19, 2009
Pros:
Similar to Duac but a little bit cheaper.
Cons:
Can dry skin. Seems to make me more sensitive to sunlight. Doesn't work much, WONT clear acne.
Like with other topical creams Ive tried, it helps, but stops working. So I'm having Blackmores B Vitamin Complex with Nature's Own Zinc (separate). And I'm getting more of Vitamin B5 (separate), because the B5 in the complex is too low, should be having like over 500mg a day of B5 at least to get rid of acne. And I'm waiting on my order from SkinB5 for the cleanser, moisturiser and mask. And my recommendation is 'no' if your acne is moderate and worse then moderate. It won't clear it. Sure if your acne is very light or light have a try.
December 17, 2009
Pros:
Easy to apply
Might have improved my acne situation (see bottom line)
Cons:
Severe redness
Severe burning
I used it on and off for three month for treating mild/moderate acne with antibiotics. I had to call in sick from work and sit with a fan towards my face because it burned so much. Lucky this was in the summertime because I could pass it as a "sunburn". The thing is, I did not use much at all. I was careful yet this happend. I don't think I got ultra sensitive skin either. It did seem to reduce the amount of acne but it could be also that the red spots got camouflaged by the redness and gave an illusion. I am sorry to say I can't recomend this, if you want to try it. Be really careful and don't start to apply it every night in a row at the start. Use Two or max three times a week for 1 month then increase.
Pros:
Anti-inflammatory properties observed