Epiduo Acne Treatment

EPIDUO ( ACNE TREATMENT ) :

Think of Epiduo® Gel as a nightmare for your breakouts.
Epiduo Gel is the only antibiotic-free topical acne treatment with a fixed dose combination of 0.1% adapalene and 2.5% benzoyl peroxide. It helps clear up the breakouts you have now and helps prevent future pimples from forming. It also comes in a convenient pump, so treating breakouts can quickly become a part of your everyday routine.
Benzoyl peroxide is one of the two effective medicines in Epiduo Gel. It's an antimicrobial which kills the bacteria that lead to breakouts and helps prevent pimples from coming back.
Adapalene is a type of retinoid, and the other medicine in Epiduo Gel. It unclogs blocked pores, helping to stop acne from forming under the skin's surface and decreasing the redness, swelling and inflammation associated with pimples.
Having both ingredients in a single treatment could also mean fewer co-pays. Use a pea-sized amount on the affected areas daily, and you may only need a refill once every 3 months.
Some people using Epiduo Gel experience redness, scaling, dryness, stinging and/or burning—if that happens and it bothers you, get in touch with your doctor.

How to Use Epiduo :

Step 1 :

When you wake up, or just before bedtime, wash your face with a gentle, non-soap cleanser, such as Cetaphil®DERMACONTROL™ Oil Control Foam Wash. Gently pat your face dry with a soft towel, don't scrub it.

Step 2 :

Using a pea-sized amount, apply a thin layer of antibiotic-free Epiduo Gel to each of the affected areas of your face (e.g., forehead, chin, each cheek). Avoid the areas around your eyes and lips.

You may also use a gentle moisturizer on your face afterward, ideally one with SPF protection during the day.