But during the first few weeks of treatment, they may actually worsen your acne. This occurrence is called skin purging , and it can occur with many acne treatments. During skin purging, your skin quickly gets rid of dead skin cells, oil, and other substances that cause acne.
As your skin cells shed and these substances come to the surface of your skin, new acne breakouts may occur. Breakouts caused by purging typically resolve within the first few weeks of starting treatment with Epiduo or Epiduo Forte. However, both of these medications contain the active drug adapalene.
And skin purging has occurred in clinical studies of other medications that contain adapalene. They may be able to suggest ways to help reduce this possible effect.
Epiduo and Epiduo Forte can cause mild or serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking Epiduo or Epiduo Forte. For more information on the possible side effects of Epiduo and Epiduo Forte, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to deal with any side effects that may be bothersome. Most of these side effects may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. To learn about other mild side effects, talk with your doctor or pharmacist, or visit the prescribing information for both Epiduo and Epiduo Forte.
Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Both Epiduo and Epiduo Forte are approved to treat acne. Epiduo can be used in children ages 9 years and older, while Epiduo Forte can be used in children ages 12 years and older.
The side effects of Epiduo and Epiduo Forte seen in children are similar to those seen in adults. You may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug, or whether certain side effects pertain to it.
With skin purging , your skin quickly gets rid of dead skin cells, oil, and other substances that cause acne. This process may cause acne breakouts in some people. However, it has been seen with other medications that contain the same active drug as these medications contain. Epiduo and Epiduo Forte can each make your skin sting or burn. Sometimes, this type of reaction can be similar to a chemical burn. Typically, symptoms caused by Epiduo or Epiduo Forte include painful, reddened skin. Burning is typically worse during the first 4 weeks of treatment with either Epiduo or Epiduo Forte.
But this side effect should become less bothersome as you continue using either drug. They can recommend ways to help reduce your discomfort. Epiduo and Epiduo Forte have each been studied in adults and children ages 12 years and older. This percentage range varied depending on which drug was being used. Studies of Epiduo in children ages 9 to 11 years showed similar results. A placebo gel contains no active drug. When it was at its worst:. At the end of treatment with Epiduo or Epiduo Forte:.
Applying these drugs to the skin around your eyes may cause flaky skin or dry skin in the area. But you should avoid applying Epiduo or Epiduo Forte to the skin around your eyes. If these drugs do come in contact with the skin around your eyes, rinse the area with water. This may help lessen your chances of having dryness or flaking. If you have bothersome skin peeling with these drugs, talk with your doctor.
They may suggest ways to help lessen this side effect. For example, using an oil-free or noncomedogenic moisturizer may help with skin peeling. Noncomedogenic moisturizers are less likely to clog your pores and cause breakouts. But of people who did have peeling skin while using Epiduo or Epiduo Forte, this side effect was at its worst during the first week of use. When peeling skin was at its worst:. Peeling skin lessened over time during the 12 weeks of treatment. At the end of 12 weeks of treatment with Epiduo or Epiduo Forte:.
As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after using Epiduo or Epiduo Forte. A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can include:. Call your doctor right away if you have a severe allergic reaction to Epiduo or Epiduo Forte. Erythema skin redness is a common side effect of Epiduo and Epiduo Forte. It typically occurs over the first several weeks after you start treatment with either medication. But this side effect should lessen as you continue using either drug.
They can recommend ways to help reduce this side effect. Of those who had skin redness while using Epiduo or Epiduo Forte, this side effect was at its worst during the first week of treatment. When skin redness was at its worst:. Some people using Epiduo or Epiduo Forte may develop a skin rash. In addition, your doctor may be able to suggest ways to help clear up the rash.
With eczema, you have areas of the skin that are cracked, itchy, and red. In comparison, no one using a placebo gel gel with no active drug developed eczema. They may recommend ways to treat or reduce your eczema. For example, using an oil-free and noncomedogenic moisturizer may help to reduce symptoms of eczema. Specifically, Epiduo is approved for this use in children ages 9 years and older. And Epiduo Forte is approved for this use in children ages 12 years and older. Acne is a common skin condition that affects people of all ages.
Symptoms of acne can include having the following types of skin lesions :. Acne occurs when pores in your skin are clogged with dead skin cells or bacteria. When your skin produces sebum oil , dead skin cells may stick together inside your pores. Bacteria may also become trapped inside skin pores.
Both of these situations can clog your pores, leading to red and swollen spots on your skin called pimples. Epiduo and Epiduo Forte contain two active drugs: adapalene and benzoyl peroxide. These two active drugs work together to treat acne and help prevent new breakouts. Below, we describe results from these studies. In clinical studies of adults and children with acne, Epiduo was compared with the following products:.
In comparison, after 12 weeks of treatment with the other products, the following results were seen. In clinical studies of adults and children with acne, Epiduo Forte was compared with the following products:. In comparison, after 12 weeks of treatment with the other products tested, the following results were seen. Epiduo and Epiduo Forte are both approved to treat acne in children and adults. And Epiduo Forte is approved for use in children ages 12 years and older.
Benzoyl peroxide reduces the number of these bacteria on the skin. Do not use sunbeds or sunlamps. Be careful to avoid getting the gel on these materials. There is limited data available to show that it is safe to use Epiduo during pregnancy, for this reason women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should not use Epiduo gel.
Stop using Epiduo if you think you could be pregnant. Epiduo can be used by women who are breastfeeding, as long as your doctor agrees. However, avoid applying it to your chest so your baby doesn't come into contact with it. Clean and dry the skin thoroughly before applying Epiduo. Use a mild cleanser and pat rather than rub the skin dry. Using clean fingertips, apply enough Epiduo to thinly cover the area affected by acne for example your whole face, not just individual spots or blackheads.
Then wash your hands. Don't apply Epiduo to broken, sunburnt or sensitive areas of skin, or skin affected by eczema.
Also take care to avoid getting it on your eyelids or lips, or in your eyes, nose or mouth. Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials. More Information. National Library of Medicine U. National Institutes of Health U. Department of Health and Human Services. The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Acne Vulgaris. Drug: 0. Study Type :. Actual Enrollment :. Study Start Date :. Actual Primary Completion Date :.
He or she may also recommend a regimen to include specific cleansers and moisturizers to help with the itching, pain and redness. No, you can use it in the morning or evening. You can use Epiduo Forte Gel whenever it fits into your schedule.
First, talk to your dermatologist and follow his or her directions. Epiduo Forte Gel should be used once per day, preferably at the same time every day. Regular treatment is essential for effective results. Next, treat with Epiduo Forte Gel. Use a small, pea-sized amount and spread a thin layer over the affected areas of your face forehead, chin and each cheek.
Avoid the areas around your eyes and lips. Wash your hands after you apply the medicine. Wait for gel to dry completely before changing clothes. So try to make Epiduo Forte Gel part of your regular daily routine. Use a pea-sized amount spread evenly across each affected area of your face forehead, chin and each cheek.
Stick with the right amount and stay consistent. Avoid the areas around your eyes, lips and mucous membranes. One prescription typically lasts about 3 months. Benzoyl peroxide is one of the two effective medicines in Epiduo Forte Gel.
It kills the bacteria that cause breakouts and helps prevent pimples from coming back. Adapalene is a type of retinoid and is the other medicine in Epiduo Forte Gel. Epiduo Forte adapalene and benzoyl peroxide Gel, 0. Talk to your dermatologist to see if Epiduo Forte Gel is right for you. Teen acne is caused by hormones called androgens. Androgens can overstimulate the sebaceous glands deep within your hair follicles pores causing them to produce extra sebum oil , which can clog pores and lead to acne.
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