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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AcneIsACurse

May 13, 2012

Works for a while, not a permanent solution though

Pros:

Cleared my acne for the first 1.5-2 years

Cons:

Stopped working
Expensive

I used this along with Aczone for about 2 years, and it worked great for the first year. After that, my acne got worse and worse, and I'm not sure if it was either this or the Aczone, but it worked well while it lasted. It is expensive though, so I recommend something like the acne.org regimen which has helped a whole lot more.

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Alex

April 18, 2012

Pros:

Cleared up 95% of Acne
Works Fast
Haven't had many major outbreaks since

Cons:

Leaves skin red when ramp "ramp up the dosage"
Dries skin out
Bleaches materials it touches
Takes a while to dry
DOESN'T GET RID OF THE MARKS THE SPOTS LEAVE BEHIND

I have always been acne free my whole life minus the odd spot I used to get now and then (similar to any teenager). However in late November I noticed I stared to get a few more spots than usual and before I could control it, about 80% of my face was covered. I had no acne whatsoever on my forehead but my chin and cheeks were pretty much completely covered in spots and red marks. My GP prescribed me epiduo and I followed the instructions of applying a thin layer before bed. Within 2 weeks, every spot on my face had completely been killed (except 1 larger one on my cheek which took an extra week to clear) and reduced to a red mark. A week later and all the red marks on my chin had gone, HOWEVER the marks on my cheeks are still here. I CAN'T GET RID OF THEM! In terms of getting rid of the actual spots/pimples this stuff really if great. Your just left trying to get rid of the marks after which is a lot harder :( I didn't have major cystic acne so I can't comment on how well it will work for that but I think it should do, this stuff is seriously great.

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Adorn33

April 8, 2012

Pros:

Cleared huge zits in 3 day
doesnt cause scarring
no residue or film left behind
tingles (so you know its working)

Cons:

itchy
dries skin

Before buying this product my face was kind of clear but i had a few pimples here and there, until that time of the month came around and i broke out really bad (Very big nodular pimples) , which can be very sad and depressing when you have a boyfriend. I was in such a hurry and i was so desperate to find something to clear it up , after seeing a commercial for Epiduo and having a few samples i went straight to my derm and immediately mentioned ,i was so happy when i picked it up from the pharmacy , here i am 4 days later telling you that my face is alot better, my nodular pimples have vanished and im feeling better already, it did cause a few little pimples but those are gone and id much rather have 3 tiny pimples then big bolders any day. From what ive heard the product is pricey without insurance but i only payed 24 dollars with insurance and a discount card, i use it every night after i wash my face , it does make your pimples itch a little and it dried the skin around my mouth out, but nothing a little lotion cant cure. I can finally stop avoiding my boyfriend and stop hiding behind my bangs and big sunglasses. If i could thank the maker of Epiduo i would.!!!!

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rraacchheell

April 5, 2012

Pros:

Cleared up all my stubborn hormonal acne in TWO DAYS! :D

Cons:

Didn't work at all on whiteheads :(

My dermatologist prescribed this for me a long time ago and I never used it. I came across it one day when I was cleaning out my medicine cabinet and decided to try it. After just one application, it cleared up almost all the acne on my chin! Unfortunately, it didn't do anything for the whiteheads on my forehead :( Overall though, a great product. DEFINITELY recommend, especially for people with hormonal acne.

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soarinivie

April 2, 2012

Pros:

Less breakouts
Helps cystic acne

Cons:

Dryness
Only used at night
Doesn't help scarring or redness

Epiduo works and even helps with cystic acne. I had small cyst 6 days ago and within 2 days, it formed the cyst into a head. I've only had 3 cysts thus far and the other two I used the cortisone shot. My dermatologist prescribed Epiduo and Doxyciclene. I know that Epiduo has helped with preventing breakouts but it hasn't helped with scarring or redness. I hope I can get to the point that I don't need to wear foundation.

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Candiangelxo27

March 18, 2012

Pros:

Clears up acne
Doesn't smell like anything
easy to apply
Dries quickly

Cons:

Burns
Gives you dry skin
Makes your skin sensitive
Flaky skin

I used this at night, ONLY. I apply a pea sized amount to each section of my face. It burns a bit but it eventually goes away. At first, I started breaking out a little bit, but then it started getting clearer and clearer. Although it's making my skin dry and flaky, it's worth it cause it's clearing up my acne! I love it but hate how it dries out your skin :*( And I normally have really oily skin... I've been using this for like more than a week consistently. I got it free using medicaid.

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feathereaux

March 18, 2012

Pros:

Clears acne as well as spots

Cons:

severe dryness and redness

I started using Epiduo six days ago. I use a pea-sized drop all over my face once every night. My dermatologist told me to rub Cerave lotion into my skin to help dryness. The Epiduo leaves my skin extremely dry and Cerave, albeit a nice, high quality product, only works for a short time (a few hours). Aloe vera gel only makes my skin sting and redden more. After reading reviews, most people say the redness goes away in 7-10 days. Despite my having only used this product for six days so far, and the annoying redness, my skin is noticeably clearer. I've never had severe acne, it's mostly that my complexion gets spotted from past blemishes with a couple of pimples here and there. Epiduo seems to really be removing these spots, and so quickly too. The redness and dryness is uncomfortable and does appear to make your face look blotchy but I'd say, judging by my results so far, it's worth it. I recommend using this product with Cerave like I am, because it is a smooth cream for the skin and has SPF in it. Also, perhaps some home made masks of things like lavender oil, honey, oatmeal, green/chamomile tea, verbena, and other natural, soothing, nourishing things. I'm not sure how much it costs (I haven't filled my prescription yet, i've been using little bottles my doctor gave me in the mean time), but I think it's on the higher end of the line, between 20-30 dollars.

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Hannah

March 5, 2012

Pros:

-Reduces spots
-Lightens skin/ calms

Cons:

- Takes a while to work
- Initial break out

When my skin was at its worst, my dermo recomended epiduo. I started using once every over day in order not to overdry my skin. The first week my skin was breaking out, all the bacteria was coming to surface. I continued using it, with hope that it would work. The following weeks, I had noticed a huge improvement in my skin: all my cystic acne on my cheeks was gone. I have been using it ever since, every day, and my acne is gone =) ** in addition to epiduo, i took some antibiotics (Tolexine) the first two months

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poi6

February 25, 2012

Pros:

it cleared up acne for a while. And its still working a bit.

Fades red marks
makes skin more toned

Cons:

drys out skin alot

alot of redness also

its worth getting but it will only be a miracle for some people

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JodieeeAnne

February 22, 2012

Pros:

- Dries spots out.
- Fades marks.
- Works fast.

Cons:

- Stinging/Burning.
- Dry skin.
- Flakiness.
- Bad initial breakout.

After you get over the first week which can have stinging and burning and lots of dry skin whilst your figuring out a routine that best works for you then it gets 20x better! Epiduo is fast working and does a great job at preventing and tackling breakouts. You may/or may not get a bad initial breakout but continue to use the Epiduo throughout and it will soon be gone and its worth the clear skin after you've got over it. Remember to use gentle cleansers and moisturisers with this product - it's really easy to put the wrong thing on your skin and it burn.

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