13 year old acne/Epiduo Forte?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you get curology? I went on their website, put my zip code and it says they don’t have it in Silver Spring.

I am in Virginia. Maybe they don't allow it in Maryland?
You basically consult with a nurse practitioner, tell them the products you have used in the past, and what your issues are. Then they compound a formula.
Mine (age 45) has tretinoin .04%, azelaic acid 7%, and Climdamycin 1%.

my 15 year old's has Zinc Pyrithione 0.25% , Clindamycin 1%, and Niacinamide 4%.

It has been a game changer for me for hormonal acne. My son--well, his skin is better, but he is noncompliant with general hygeine so you can only get so far.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Epiduo Forte has been wonderful for my DD now 17. She’s been on it for 2 years. Her skin is now beautiful.

What is she washing and moisturizing with?

She just uses a neutrogena moisturizer. Initially her skin was very dry but over time that improved. Also, if I remember correctly, she started off using it less often until she adjusted.

For those who mention expense, I agree. Our insurance would only approve regular epiduo. Our derm told us about a pharmacy that heavily discounts it if you have no coverage. We pay $50 for a month prescription which easily lasts her 3 so that seems really reasonable.

Could you share this pharmacy you used. My insurance is not covering and would be $650 for 30 day supply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Epiduo Forte has been wonderful for my DD now 17. She’s been on it for 2 years. Her skin is now beautiful.

What is she washing and moisturizing with?

She just uses a neutrogena moisturizer. Initially her skin was very dry but over time that improved. Also, if I remember correctly, she started off using it less often until she adjusted.

For those who mention expense, I agree. Our insurance would only approve regular epiduo. Our derm told us about a pharmacy that heavily discounts it if you have no coverage. We pay $50 for a month prescription which easily lasts her 3 so that seems really reasonable.

Could you share this pharmacy you used. My insurance is not covering and would be $650 for 30 day supply.

Our derm uses Loudoun Family Pharmacy. They specialize in derm meds and are great at using coupons and other means to get the price down.

[Anonymous]

The problem with treating acne is that it is all about trial and error (trust me, we have been going through this for years with my teen). And even if something works, it might stop working after a few months or a year.

DS's skin is currently pretty good. When is started getting bad again towards the beginning of summer, we decided to take a different approach. the current regime:

1 acnetame/day
Alternate days of :
1. benzoid
2. Ordinary products - niacaminide, followed by hyaluronic acid followed by azelaic acid

It took about 6 weeks for the skin to clear. He still gets break outs, but it's not as extensive or frequent and they clear faster - but the biggest difference is the numerous small bumps and redness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The problem with treating acne is that it is all about trial and error (trust me, we have been going through this for years with my teen). And even if something works, it might stop working after a few months or a year.

DS's skin is currently pretty good. When is started getting bad again towards the beginning of summer, we decided to take a different approach. the current regime:

1 acnetame/day
Alternate days of :
1. benzoid
2. Ordinary products - niacaminide, followed by hyaluronic acid followed by azelaic acid

It took about 6 weeks for the skin to clear. He still gets break outs, but it's not as extensive or frequent and they clear faster - but the biggest difference is the numerous small bumps and redness.

Sorry, I meant to say that the bumps and redness have cleared

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son has been on various acne treatments for over a year at this point.

The first line of treatment was epiduo forte. As a pp said, I think it works best on mild acne but it is certainly a good starting place and many people have success on it.

Two different dermatologists recommended antibiotics to treat his acne (in combo with skin creams and face washes) so I do not know what the PP is talking about.

Yeah ours also recommended antibiotics and so far so good