Question 1

hello dr. i want to know can i use epidue with accutane? thank you

Accepted Answer

Epiduo-Acutane: Be patient and be sure to cleanse your face with a mild cleanser and moisturize at least twice daily.Please allow the Accutane time to work and help treat your acne.  Epiduo will only contribute to extra drying and irritate your skin. Dermatologists advise against the use of Epiduo while using Accutane.

Question 2

epiduo and retrieve which one is better?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: Epiduo is a combination of Adapalene (the drug in differin (adapalene)) and benzoyl peroxide (a common over-the-counter acne drug). Retrieve is tretinoin (the drug in retin-a), so it would be similar to differin (adapalene). So, epiduo may have an advantage in that it includes benzoyl peroxide, which has some bacterial-killing ability. One can try one drug on the left face, and the other on the right face, to compare.

Question 3

how long does it take for epiduo to work?

Accepted Answer

A week: You have to give it at least a week. Keeps the new lesions for occurring, doesn't treat the lesions that are already there as well.

Question 4

how long does it take for the epidiuo gel to start showing results?

Accepted Answer

Epiduo: You should see some results in two to four weeks, but expect two the three months to see the full effect.  Remember acne is not a disease but a response to hormones on the hair follicle/oil gland complex.  The goal is therefore control and not cure.

Question 5

i ve migrain for almost 10 years and its epidodes like once in a year fot 2 or 3 weeks on daily basis and almost same time daily morning any sugestion?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Maybe this isn't migraine.  Caffeine rebound or withdrawal headache?  Sleep apnea headaches?

Question 6

what facial soap should i use with epiduo?

Accepted Answer

A mild cleanser: Epiduo can be irritating to the skin and generally we recommend using a mild cleanser to begin with. If you aren't  experiencing any irritation with the epiduo, then you can try a facial cleanser that contains salicylic acid.

Question 7

how much time do epiduo side effects last?

Accepted Answer

Epiduo: Epiduo side effects can last for some time. To overcome its side effects stop using the gel when your your face gets red or too dry. Use a moisturizer to restore your skin and then you can restart the epiduo

Question 8

i have back pain after the epidura, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You should discuss your pain with the physician who performed the epidural to determine what the next steps in your treatment plan should be.  Thiese may include different injections and possibly surgery.

Question 9

help please? how long do epiduo side effects last?

Accepted Answer

Short lived: Redness and irritation from topical preparations should subside within a few days after discontinuing the offending agent.

Question 10

does  epiduo  help with face scaring and blemishes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Medications that contain a retinoid (such as adapalene, tretinoin, or tazarotene) have a powerful effect on preventing acne lesions, but also help smooth scarring and lighten marks (hyperpigmented areas) left by pimples.  It can be a slow process, but little by little this medication should help.

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Hello dr. i want to know can i use epidue with accutane? thank you

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Epiduo and retrieve which one is better?

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How long does it take for epiduo to work?

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How long does it take for the epidiuo gel to start showing results?

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I ve migrain for almost 10 years and its epidodes like once in a year fot 2 or 3 weeks on daily basis and almost same time daily morning any sugestion?

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What facial soap should i use with epiduo?

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How much time do epiduo side effects last?

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I have back pain after the epidura, what to do?

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Help please? how long do epiduo side effects last?

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Does epiduo help with face scaring and blemishes?

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