Epiduo 0.1%/2.5% gel

As we enter the menopause, oestrogen declines but the level of androgens (male sex hormones) stay the same. Androgens can overstimulate oil glands and clog hair follicles, so this imbalance can lead to acne.

Epiduo 0.1%/2.5% gel is a prescription acne treatment.

Epiduo Gel should be applied to the entire acne affected areas once a day in the evening on a clean and dry skin. A thin film of gel should be applied, with the fingertips, avoiding the eyes and lips.

If irritation occurs, the patient should be directed to apply non-comedogenic moisturizers, to use the medication less frequently (e.g. every other day), to suspend use temporarily, or to discontinue use altogether.