What is Epiduo?
Epiduo is a prescription acne gel medication used directly on the skin to treat acne. It is a combination of two acne medications, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide.
How does Epiduo work?
This medication works to decrease the number of pimples while quickly healing the pimples that have already appeared. Adapalene works to decreases swelling and inflammation. Benzoyl Peroxide reduces acne causing bacteria.
How is Epiduo different from other acne treatments?
Epiduo is a antibiotic-free topical acne treatment that combines adapalene and benzoyl peroxide which are proven to work better together than alone.
What is adapalene?
Adapalene is a retinoid that unclogs pores and stops pimples from forming under the surface of the skin while preventing inflammation and decreasing redness.
What is benzoyl peroxide?
Benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria that causes pimples and prevents new ones from coming.
When do I use Epiduo?
Epiduo can be used in the morning or evening. Please ask your doctors when is best for you to use this medication.
What are the side effects of Epiduo? Does Epiduo have any side effects?
Redness of the skin, dryness, peeling, or worsening of current acne may occur.
Is Epiduo safe?
Rare serious side effects and allergic reactions have been reported. If you experience a rash, itching, swelling of face, tongue, or throat, dizziness, or trouble breathing seek medical attention immediately.
Are there any possible interactions with Epiduo? What are the Epiduo interactions?
Before starting this medication discuss with your doctor the medications you are currently taking and find out any possible medication interactions that may occur while using Epiduo. This medication may increase your sensitivity to sunlight.
How do I get Epiduo?
Epiduo is only available by prescription. Make an appointment with your dermatologist to discuss whether Epiduo is right for you.
What are some precautions I should know before taking Epiduo?
This medication may bleach hair or fabric. Be cautious when applying near hairline, getting dressed, near sheets, and towels. Please make sure you tell your doctors if you have other skin conditions other than acne. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have had any allergic reactions to acne medications or any other medications in the past.
How much is Epiduo?
Feb 2, 2015 *Prices change from time to time. Currently checking on prices for 2015. Check back shortly.
Has anyone tried Epiduo?
Please share with us your experience while using Epiduo in the comments below! Thank you
Epiduo is a prescription acne gel medication used directly on the skin to treat acne. It is a combination of two acne medications, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide.
How does Epiduo work?
This medication works to decrease the number of pimples while quickly healing the pimples that have already appeared. Adapalene works to decreases swelling and inflammation. Benzoyl Peroxide reduces acne causing bacteria.
How is Epiduo different from other acne treatments?
Epiduo is a antibiotic-free topical acne treatment that combines adapalene and benzoyl peroxide which are proven to work better together than alone.
What is adapalene?
Adapalene is a retinoid that unclogs pores and stops pimples from forming under the surface of the skin while preventing inflammation and decreasing redness.
What is benzoyl peroxide?
Benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria that causes pimples and prevents new ones from coming.
When do I use Epiduo?
Epiduo can be used in the morning or evening. Please ask your doctors when is best for you to use this medication.
What are the side effects of Epiduo? Does Epiduo have any side effects?
Redness of the skin, dryness, peeling, or worsening of current acne may occur.
Is Epiduo safe?
Rare serious side effects and allergic reactions have been reported. If you experience a rash, itching, swelling of face, tongue, or throat, dizziness, or trouble breathing seek medical attention immediately.
Are there any possible interactions with Epiduo? What are the Epiduo interactions?
Before starting this medication discuss with your doctor the medications you are currently taking and find out any possible medication interactions that may occur while using Epiduo. This medication may increase your sensitivity to sunlight.
How do I get Epiduo?
Epiduo is only available by prescription. Make an appointment with your dermatologist to discuss whether Epiduo is right for you.
What are some precautions I should know before taking Epiduo?
This medication may bleach hair or fabric. Be cautious when applying near hairline, getting dressed, near sheets, and towels. Please make sure you tell your doctors if you have other skin conditions other than acne. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have had any allergic reactions to acne medications or any other medications in the past.
How much is Epiduo?
Feb 2, 2015 *Prices change from time to time. Currently checking on prices for 2015. Check back shortly.
Has anyone tried Epiduo?
Please share with us your experience while using Epiduo in the comments below! Thank you
