Hello ! Everything is in the title. I'm asking this question because in France, Epiduo is very very expensive and on the other hand, Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxyde are two cheap products when single. Second question : Why is retinol working everywhere on my face except on my nose ? I'm using alternately tretinoin 0.05% / adapalene 0.1% with a good skincare routine for almost two years now and my acne on my nose didn't get any better (frequent red bumps, lots of blackheads, redness...).
Hi, I have hormonal acne that is being very stubborn. I am currently taking Epiduo which has helped but I am thinking of switching to Tretinoin. I was wondering if I will still get a purging period when I start this new medication as I am already taking a retinoid? Thankyou!
Hi Doc, I used Epiduo gel for 8mos. It cleared up my acne and it did wonders for my skin. I was able to tolerate the first weeks of initial irritation and it was magic for my skin. I then switched to Retacnyl 0.05 since 0.025 is not available in my country as a maintenance. I didnt experience any irritation with it but I also noticed that I am becoming oilier and there are more congestion now that Im in my second month using it. Should I switch back to Epiduo or stick wit Tretinoin. Thanks!
Hi Doc, I have been using Epiduo for 4months and my skin has cleared up and so far I am happy with the results. My question is should I keep using epiduo or should I switch to tretinoin as a maintainance? If I should do the switch, what percentage of Tretinoin should I start with? Thanks!
I currently take Epiduo gel 0.1% / 2.5% adapalene/benzoyl peroxide for acne, can i use this under my eyes for anti ageing benefits? Is epiduo gel good for anti ageing or would tretinoin be more suitable?
I've just started using 0.05% tretinoin for pimples and wrinkles, I'm breaking out heaps, but I dont want to use tretinoin every day, as it makes me peel way too much. Can i use epiduo over the pimples on the days I dont use tretinoin or can I use epiduo everyday, even with the tretinoin?
I am about on my second week of using epiduo, I recently just gradually starting to use it on a daily basis instead of every other day due to that I thought my skin would be able to handle it. As I was washing it off it became relly sensitive and it has cause a burning sensation that I couldn't bare. I would have my face in the freezer. Now I have this scaling/peeling effect on the bridge of my nose. I would exfoliate it with a cold rag and its gotten worse. It seems like it wont go away.