"i&#039;m a 19 year old male who suffered with moderate acne over face, particularly cheeks and chin. i had tried everything over the counter without much success. epiduo has worked pretty well for me, greatly reduced the amount of spots i have (although still get the odd one). the dry/red skin is the biggest side effect, however regular moisturising (1-2 times per day) helps to reduce that. has taken a couple of months to get to this stage but definitely works well, especially if you are unable/do not wish to take antibiotics."