Prescriptions: Benzoyl Peroxide Wash and Differin Gel

[acne sufferer]

I'm currently on prescriptions Benzoyl Peroxide Wash 5% and Differin Gel .03%. I've been on it for 2 weeks now and my acne has gotten much worse. I've heard it will get worse before it gets better. Has anyone been on this combination? How long did it take to see any results? Did it stay clear once it got clear? Do you have to stay on this combination for life? Any information is appreciated!

[Jennie61680]

Hello, I stared using differin gel at the end of September, and it has worked wonders for me. At first my acne did get worse but after about a month my face had totally cleared. I find that it dries my face out a little bit so I always use lotion over the differin at night before I go to bed. Just give it some time...

[acne sufferer]

Oh good... glad to hear it! What type of cleanser and moisturizer do you use?

[sweetlily]

With differin, it will get worse at first which is discouraging but it will get better. give it a month and you will see improvement.

[earthdayapril22]

yess, differin gets your face worst before it gets better, just hold on to it!!