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Acne-epiduo cream- sore skin

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Psst1980 · 04/07/2025 21:03

My pre teen has been prescribed Epiduo cream and long term antibiotics for acne.
Skin is now getting dry and sore, especially after going swimming. Does anyone have any recommendations for a moisturiser that won’t clog pores and be greasy??

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Tulipvase · 04/07/2025 21:10

My son is 16 but has been using these for about 4 months - has made a huge difference. He uses a non-comogenic (?) moisturiser as it doesn’t clog pores. Also, a really good SPF, especially in this weather.

Tulipvase · 04/07/2025 21:11

I like Aveeno products if they do one that is non pore clogging.

Tulipvase · 04/07/2025 21:18

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Tulipvase · 04/07/2025 21:26

Sorry, I realised more info was in the picture than I intended.

Lochalvie · 08/01/2026 17:07

How you getting on Op? Has it helped? Looking for experiences before we start this for my ds

ExpressCheckout · 09/01/2026 11:57

Lots of experience here. My recommendation would be he or she chooses a product from https://www.cetaphil.co.uk/. I've used lots of their products, never a problem. They do 'plain' ones, ones with SPF etc., all good.

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Psst1980 · 16/01/2026 10:59

Her skin is clear!! We used ceravee facial
moisturiser for oily skin in the evening and for the day - la Roche posay tinted face moisturiser spf 50 (they do a non tinted one- my daughter just wanted a touch of colour but be makeup free!)

The redness and flaky skin calmed down over about 3-4 weeks (I think this is what is supposed to happen!) and it’s been all good since then 👍

Good luck!

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Lochalvie · 16/01/2026 16:39

Amazing. Fingers crossed for same here. Do you just keep using it even once clear?

Psst1980 · 06/02/2026 12:48

Sorry delayed reply. She stopped taking it for a while as she was taking other antibiotics for an infection. Unfortunately her skin went back to its original state 😕. She’s back on it again now and it’s clear again. How’s yours getting on?

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