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I am so astounded that my skin looks the way it does. I am a 21 year old female and I really thought I had seen it all and tried it all. Use every night and you should see results. It is 6 weeks into the treatment and I don't have any visible pimples. Trust me, the first few weeks can be a little disheartening. A few things that happened to me (on & off) during the first few weeks were that...

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I have been using this product for almost a year, however, I applied this medication to my sunburnt face, and woke up today covered in blisters. Just a word of advice that I wish I would have known, DO NOT APPLY TO A SUNBURNT FACE!!!

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fran#35 | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/19/2023
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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So basically im a 16 YO bodybuilder.. i weight 80 kg at 180 cm and im now lean af. my acne came 2 years ago because i started a bulk. basically the acne came about the time i started fully bulking and sweating in the gym. it was very bad. for last 12 months i wasnt bulking, i was just eating and training and my acne got worse. (im 10-12% body fat and eat very clean for last 1y so its not only from food) 3 months ago i got prescribed this. i had whole face full of pimples. first 2 weeks it got red red and it was burningg.. about 4th week it stopped burning that much and yet my acne got worse at that time. but literaly in 10 days from week 4 to 6 my acne got so much better. at week 8 my face was clear with NOT A SINGLE acne, only a bit of scars. at week 10 my skin peeled off over the week (it was only visible from close up and it didnt hurt that much) and my skin is now with 0 acne, 0 scars and i finally got a face to match my body. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/18/2023
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 3.7
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This is the only product that keeps my acne at bay and has done so for almost a year now (i used to have very severe acne and even have gone on a round of accutane). The acne came back to a lesser extent after accutane and i also discovered that i had rosacea so my derm prescribed me this as well as metrogel (rosacea treatment). I use metrogel in the mornings and epiduo at night. I had to be very careful with the epiduo though as is irritating to the skin. During the first 2 months, my skin was purging and it was quite difficult to experience mentally but using acne patches really helped hide the breakouts. Since then, i've learned that you need to wear sunscreen very dilligently (every day and every 3-4 hours in summer) and keep your skincare minimal. All you need is a good non comedogenic moisturizer and cleanser (ex: cerave) and sunscreen. It's preferable that you use mineral sunscreen if you have already have sensitive skin. This product has taught me to listen to your skin, so if it's irritated and red, i skip a few days of use until it is calm again. I usually use it every other night right after applying a thick layer of moisturizer, especially if you also have rosacea. However, everyone is different so just see what works for you! Please give this product a try as this to me it's a miracle product that has made my skin look so glowy, bright and soft. It saved my skin. I still get breakouts now and then but it's very minimal and they go away fast. I even get compliments on it now!Read More Read Less

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Kay | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/9/2023
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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was using 0.1% adapalene for 3 months and was not working the best. the past week, i have tried epiduo which is the 0.1% adapalene with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide and has worked magically. it is the only thing to have worked this well so soon. 100% recommend

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22 | 19-24 | Female | Patient
1/2/2023
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 3.0
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Currently on my 3rd week in using Epiduo Forte, I feel like I wanna give up since my pimples are getting worse ?? It started off as like few zits but now it's getting worse, red, and painful. Can someone tell me if it really works? Im not sure if im purging or allergic. I tried clindamycin before and it didnt work for me that's why Im trying my luck with Epiduo Forte.

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Abbie | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/13/2022
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 1.0
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I applied every night for spots on my face, chest and back, after a few days it began to burn so bad that I had to take it off but it still burned. I switched to Duac which gives results in less then a week with no pain.

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Presa | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/19/2022
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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Though this Epiduo Forte is kinda pricey, after my dermatologist prescribed this for my severe cystic acne, due to maybe hormonal imbalance which I dont know if it is. After 1 month of use my I notice that my acnes are getting dry and no more spot/acne is growing. Now after 4 mos of use my face is clear. This is my night cream maintenance already. By the way If I have my menstrual cycle its normal that there are 1 or two pimple is showing but trust me every night I am putting the cream on the pimple spot and then the following day it is healing very fast. This is for me. and thanks to my derma doctor ??Read More Read Less

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Jjp | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/28/2022
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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It’s worked! After 3 weeks using and my face breaking out in eczema and dry sores I was ready to give in. But then I realised no more spots were appearing. And 2 months later I haven’t had a single spot since. My skin got used to the gel after about week 4. Still gets sensitive so I only use it on my cheeks on the night/every other night. Just waiting for the scarring to go now :) ps… don’t wax your eye brows or lip whilst using this gel!!!

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Jess | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/3/2022
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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PLEASE GIVE IT 3 MONTHS!!! This stuff is a miracle but it’s HELL for 3 months. Just stick through the side effects and it will be SO worth it. My face suddenly completely cleared up at 3 months and is now almost perfect :) wanted to review as these reviews are what gave me hope when I was purging for the first 3 months. Everyone said it would clear up around then and IT DID! For the dryness, moisturise and then use aquaphor, it was a lifesaver for me x

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Cakey150503 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/29/2022
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.0
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40 year old F here. Yes I know 40. You would think that I would be beyond the Acne stage but alas no. Quick background, I have suffered from Comedonal acne (whiteheads not blackheads) since a teenager. This would sometimes lead to pustules resulting from me constantly trying to dig them out. In my late 20s I decided to research the best treatment after my doctors failed attempts (they just wasn’t trying the right treatment for the right type of acne). I began with benzoyl peroxide which resulted in pretty standard unpleasant side effects (redness, dryness, tight burning skin) whilst my body adjusted. However I did have moderate success for a few years, but they never seemed to actually go completely. Last year I decided to give Epiduo a try as the retinal and benzoyl peroxide combo was meant to be more effective for my type of acne. I began treatment in September and saw no adverse side effects at all, I am convinced that this is because my skin had already adjusted to the benzoyl peroxide for many years and was no longer sensitive. For the first 4 months I didn’t see a huge improvement but there was a subtle difference. 6 months in and I am now seeing a huge improvement. In fact I would cautiously say my skin has been the best it’s been since I was a young child, I cannot feel or see a single whitehead. If you are looking for a treatment for comedonal acne then I would suggest giving this a lengthy try (it is certainly not a quick fix). If you have never tried either of these active ingredients before then prepare yourself for some rather unpleasant side effects whilst your skin adjusts. Please try and stick with it though, you will want to throw it out the window and give up, but keep at and fingers crossed you will have positive results. Good luck to all reading this. I hope you all find the perfect treatment for you. Living with bad skin is terribly depressing and you have my sympathies. Best of luck. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | Patient
2/14/2022
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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Anyway, I won’t beat around the bush. My skin was AWFUL for about 4 months, maybe 5-6 even. Like pustular acne that was so painful. I persevered (obvs if it’s really REALLY bad then go back to your doc) and I’m out the other side with the best skin I’ve ever had. It really is worth it but you have to stick with it and don’t overuse!!! Good luck xx

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Kate | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/17/2022
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.0
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It took me about 4 months to really see the results of epiduo, but I feel like it still needs a bit more time - a month or so - to really reach its zenith, there are still some blemishes on my skin. But the first two months were really bad, with all the purging. Also had some burning, few skin rashes, really dry, red skin. But it does work, just have to go through the annoying process. On the other hand, I used to use Duac gel and it worked like a miracle, without any purging and my skin looked amazing even quicker! But I became immune to the antibiotics in there so I had to switch to Epiduo. If you haven’t tried Duac - I recommend it more than Epiduo.Read More Read Less

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Al’m mary | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/12/2021
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 2.3
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27 F here, with hormonal acne. After 13 weeks on epiduo i still get pimples. I usually would break out a week/few days before my period with a total of 15-20+ pimples. Now i get max 5-6 during that period of time. My skin still itches. And my skin was purging up to 11 weeks in, so my skin didnt improve until week 12. first two months on epiduo was HARD AND ALMOST UNBEARABLE, for me atleast. The stinging, redness, itchiness and DRY ASS F. Absolutely horrible. I have had countless of sleepless nights. Probably The worst experience ive had on medication with side effects. Its way better now. Overall an improvement, but i do always have like two three pimples, but its better than 15-20 :) so it definitely helps but not an acne cure for me. Read More Read Less

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Shruti | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/25/2021
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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I have now completed 5 months on Epiduo and I cannot recommend it enough! I am a 19 year old who has struggled with hormonal acne for about 6-7 years. I have tried many things before including roaccutane and various other topical treatments- while roaccutane did initially improve my skin, there were many side effects and I quickly relapsed once I finished treatment. MAIN NEGATIVE: for the first 2 weeks of Epiduo, your skin will be red, raw, peeling, dry and just generally so painful - honestly getting through this period is difficult but my main advice is to apply ONLY A PEA-SIZED AMOUNT. That is so important - but also make sure you have a super hydrating moisturiser (I used Cerave). Because my skin was so sensitive, I found patting rather than rubbing the cream in was easier. I didn't actually experience a 'purge' - my skin never got worse, it just remained the same. NOTICE A DIFFERENCE after about 2-3 months I'd say - I still had acne but the marks would fade faster and breakouts were less frequent. After 5 months now, my skin is still not entirely perfect, I still have breakouts but they have reduced by 80% and every person in my life has actually told me unprompted that they think that I am 'glowing' nowadays and the texture of my skin has really improved. SUMMARY: after much experimentation, this is the SOLUTION - patience is required but it is so worth it in the end. Read More Read Less

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Sarah | 25-34 | Female | Patient
6/16/2021
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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I thought I had tried it all, then I found Epiduo! I’ve been on 4 different skin antibiotics over the last 2 years and after being on tears to a pharmacist at Boots in April she suggested I tried Epiduo, she was very honest however and said antibiotics are usually more effective than ointments and creams. Boy how wrong this was for me! I’ve never had such brilliant results. I was diagnosed with PCOS in March and have always suffered with redness and cysts under my neck and around my hairline. This has calmed everything massively and I can’t think of the last time I had an influx of spots! thank you thank you thank you! Read More Read Less

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Lily | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/22/2021
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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I was prescribed epiduo forte 2 years ago. I had irritated red pimples all over my face, and I also have very sensitive and dry skin. I used epiduo forte on my face every night like my dermatologist advised, and my acne... didn’t really clear up. Because I wasn’t doing the other steps in my skincare routine that I really needed to in order for the medication to really work. I stopped using it after a couple months, but I just got re-prescribed it 5 months ago and it has worked wonders. I started washing my face 3x a day (morning, sometime during the day between 12-6pm, and night) and I use a gentle unscented face wash, and then to combat the dryness side effect of the medication, I mix my facial moisturizer with a little bit of vaseline and trust me, this completely got rid of the flaky skin that epiduo causes. After my moisturizer, I apply epiduo all over my entire face and I spend a good 1-2 minutes rubbing it super well and massaging my face. My skin has never looked better and I don’t even get new pimples anymore.Read More Read Less

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gavin | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/12/2021
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 2.3
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I used it originally for 6 months with a truly brutal 3 month purging period before a more manageable period which I achieved what I wanted with the help of Doxycycline, soon after getting off the antibiotic my acne returned. I got back on the epiduo and 7 and a half months later after another long and hard purge my skin is simply where it started. I will say its not for everyone and if results don't show in an expected time frame don't be scared to question your dermatologist.

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Kt | 19-24 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/6/2020
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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I went from normal skin with occasional breakouts to acne all over my cheeks and chin - and now I nearly never have a pimple. This stuff saved my life! I switched to a simple cleaner (cetaphil) and started epiduo every second night before increasing to nightly. It gets worse before it gets better. Dry, flaky and sore skin plus my breakouts got red and inflamed. But, after using a simple moisturiser and SPF everyday my skin was clear in 3 months. I now use it without any dryness as a spot treatment whenever I have a pimple. Only thing was some scarring so I just used niacinamide serum from the ordinary under my moisturiser. Now my skin has never been better! No breakouts and scars have almost faded. Read More Read Less

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Bunnyears | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/21/2020
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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So I normally NEVER write reviews or make comments about much. I have to tell you, that before taking this gel I was very skeptical because I've seen so many doctors, dermatologists, estheticians, and nothing has helped. I sort of went to this as a last resort, because I have tried everything. I have tried Minocycline, Benzoyl Peroxide, Spironolactone (which helps) any and all over the counter products ranging from scrubs, to washes, to harsh ointments for my skin. I am taking Spironolactone currently, and using the gel right now as well. I started back in January of this year, and in the beginning, it was pretty tough. I read reviews about this stuff and was hesitant at first because of what I was reading. If you're anything like me and suffer from cystic breakouts, whiteheads, and blackheads... this is a MUST. At the beginning of the treatment, my skin got really red and agitated. Now you must know, my skin is sensitive, to begin with. I broke out in red and painful to the touch patches on my neck, tops of my eyelids, and around my mouth. It hurt to touch my face, to wash my face, to apply lotion... and at times my skin would burn, sort of like a sunburn if you will. That lasted about 5 days, and the redness started to go away, thank god!! Now in the first week or two, when your skin is used to the treatment, you will get what is called a "purge" breakout. Which, for me, wasn't that bad... nothing I'm not used to. My skin was dry, so make sure to use a fragrance-free moisturizer. I used Cerave, which worked great for me! After the first couple of weeks, I could visibly see results! Slow results, but I saw the results. The first couple of weeks were bumpy, and hard to accept because of the way my face looked... but it is worth it. I am now on month 4, and I literally only break out when I am due for my menstrual cycle... and its usually 1 or two pimples. I CAN DEAL WITH IT!! It even lightened up my dark spots from previous breakouts; IT IS A MUST USE TREATMENT!!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/15/2019
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been using epiduo for 7 weeks for the first 2-3 weeks my face was really sensitive and anything I put on it burned For the next 4 weeks my skin was extremely dry and still quite sensitive At night I wash my face with a cleanser and then apply epiduo and in the morning wash my face with water and use moisturiser I was originally using simple moisturising facial wash and simple hydrating light moisturiser which did nothing at all to help so in the 7th week after watching a few YouTube videos I decided to try cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and cetaphil dailyadvance ultra hydrating lotion and I have only been using it for 3 days and all the dryness has completely gone I still have a bit of acne that is still going away but with my new wash and moisturiser (and epiduo) it is looking much better than when I started. It’s so much clearer and smootherRead More Read Less

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imsteelhere | 13-18 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/31/2018
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 3.7
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I was prescribed this medication around May/June and have been using it for about 6-8 months. It definitely works but whether or not you use it depends if you can take the side effects. Dry skin, INTENSE PEELING, stinging! These side affects ultimately subside but if you stop using for about a week (as I recently did due to running out of the cream) your face will resume its break outs. Consistently applying this product works the best along with a great moisturizer.

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