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5 People found this comment helpful

My dermatologist thought I needed prescription medication for moderate acne. She gave me a sample of Acanya Gel. She warned me it would be expensive but said it would work well. She was right on both accounts. My skin is beautiful-my friends and coworkers always comment on how clear it is. It is a little pricey but I am willing to pay for the results. I only have to get a refill every two mo...

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I have used Acanya Gel for about 2 months and it been somewhat effective. The very first week I was using it it worked the best, but after 3 weeks my face was totally broken out. After about 5 weeks I stopped using this gel and started using the Oil - Free Acne Wash with my clarisonic and my face been free from all types of acne for 3 months plus!

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/9/2016
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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While benzoyl peroxide is an effective ingredient for acne, it usually makes the skin around my eyes red, puffy, dry and itchy. Acanya is the only drug with benzoyl peroxide that doesn't give me an allergic reaction. I've been using it for almost 2 years and it has been working well to fight my pimples.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/30/2015
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 1.7
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Awful awful treatment. I have very minimal acne. My dermatologist prescirbed me acanya. I used it as suggested my minor pimples did not fade, but I got extreme redness and it looked as in my face was burned. It was so much worse than my pimples. I stopped using it for a while and then put it on one more time to see if maybe the first time I was just over doing it. Nope. Next morning I woke up with redness in the areas I applied it. This drug is so awful and I urge people not to use it. My face is never sensitive and I am usually pretty good with most medicine. Read More Read Less

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tvelazquez9579 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/25/2015
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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Ok, I WAS using aczone and retin-a in Florida, but I moved to Puerto Rico and that was no longer sufficient in keeping my acne under control. My dr had me stop the aczone, put me on the acanya and I love it. Yes it dried me out, so I put my moisturizer on first then I put it on all over my face and then I use elta sunscreen. Also I switched my cleanser to the glytone gentle cleanser. I still use retin-a at night, but I'm telling u, my huge cysts are gone!! Now I only use this stuff three days a week because it's strong, but it's good. No complaints. If my skin could handle more days I would do it. When I moved to Puerto Rico I would stop breaking out and this stopped it. For body acne I use glytone body wash then I wear a white shirt and put this on it. It clears up right away. I normally just use it on my face though. I'm in love with this acne medication. I normally keep it in my fridge because the humidity and heat down here makes it ineffective quickly.Read More Read Less

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CEllin | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/17/2015
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.3
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I have suffered from acne my whole life. I was using Proactiv and although it was OK, it didn't really work consistently. I went to the dermatologist and she prescribed Acanya. I've been using it for 5 months and it has generally stopped my breakouts. And with my insurance, it's actually much cheaper than the Proactiv was. I'm generally pleased.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/6/2015
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using Acanya for 3 years. After a year it started to dry out my skin somewhat. I still have slightly dry skin but I think it is definitely worth having an acne free face.

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okiemom | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/19/2015
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.3
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If you find after 45 days this product doesn't work well for you put it in the fridge at least avoid keeping it in a steamy bathroom cause it will loose effectiveness, in the fridge you will get 4 months out of a bottle. Works great in combination with other things for my son this is a benzyl peroxide with antibiotic if you are sensitive to benzyl OTC I wouldn't use this, we always tell pharmacy patients to try this on the inside of your elbow for 4-7 days to test for reactions unfortunately dermatologist do not share that information Read More Read Less

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good skin wantabe | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/11/2014
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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After taking two different prescriptions of pills which did nothing to curb the very swollen red bumping acne... I got Acanya... in days the whole face swelling and redness was gone... I still get occasional breakouts... stress related... but I will say that the pump delivery method is inconsistent... sometimes the effectiveness of the drug is far less than 30 days... and it is very expensive and getting more so... and the coupon expires 3 2014

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/3/2014
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.3
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I have never written a review on anything before especially acne medications simply because I've never been very happy with the results. I'm not going to list all the medications and topicals I have used because this review would be quite long. However I've been using acanya for four days now and I'm already very happy. Seems like my face is already much clearer. It's been somewhat dry but nothing terrible. I recommend using acanya after moisturizer ..... overall so far so good. I'll try to post within a month or so to follow up. . Hope this helps.. God blesS. Read More Read Less

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jersey2socal | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/14/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Tightens my aging skin and keeps it clear of white and blackheads.

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anon | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/1/2014
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.3
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At first I dismissed this as ineffective, but later decided to try it after a bad reaction to antibiotics. You have to apply it twice a day, the whole area of your face - and you will see serious results! I recommended twice a day, morning and night - a thin layer and apply a bit more on troubled spots. I was surprised how effective this was, after about a week. Stick with it.

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zest24 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/17/2013
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 3.7
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I tried this cream, and it was painless for the first 3 days, but after that my face started to turn super red like a bad sunburn, it over dried my skin and my skin was very sensative to everything including soaps, lotions, and make up. It seemed like anything I put on my face just made it worse.

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passmeds | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/25/2013
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 3.0
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I have used Acanya Gel for about 2 months and it been somewhat effective. The very first week I was using it it worked the best, but after 3 weeks my face was totally broken out. After about 5 weeks I stopped using this gel and started using the Oil - Free Acne Wash with my clarisonic and my face been free from all types of acne for 3 months plus!

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superQ5 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/26/2012
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.0
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My dermatologist prescribed me this drug and in a few days i felt and see the difference.My stubord acne calm down and it dries up fast. smoothly going away from 7 days. IM starting to love my skin again. thumbs up!

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KimCam | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/13/2012
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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I have only been using this acanya for a week, but I have already noticed a huge difference. Even after the first use, I noticed that my skin feels softer. The third day I had a little itching, but nothing major and that has calmed down. I do notice some peeling in the morning when I am putting on makeup, but if I wait about 20 minutes after applying it to put on makeup the peeling is decreased. I am very pleased so far! I have tried multiple things and this is the best yet. I am also on differin at night. My acne strikes around my chin and mouth and it is always in line with my cycle. I can't wait to see what a month of use will do!Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/15/2012
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 2.3
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Used product and had little irritation. Irritation went away and so did my acne, a few pimples remained, but huge difference. Out of nowhere, I woke up with an inflamed face that is red, itchy, and patchy as if I am sunburned. Skin feels rough to the touch. I've stopped using and will need to go back to demo to find out what else I can use.

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CandiceF | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2012
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 1.7
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I used this for two days, had a reaction were my face turned red and itched like a bad sunburn. Dermatologist told me to stop using, when I discontinued use the burning and itching went away. Going back to the dermatologist to get another prescription.

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happy mom | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
4/10/2012
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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my 14 yo son was put on acanya and epiduo by his derm. After 3 months of use he has baby skin. He wears sunblock and a moisturizer every day. A little dry skin and irritation at first. But well worth it! Love this product and my derm for helping him with his acne. Now my 11yo old has also been prescribed the same treatment. Will not use anything else, after seeing such great results. Don't be afraid and use it. It is worth every dime. I recommend this product 100%

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Arr73 | 7-12 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
2/16/2012
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 4.7
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My 12 year old daughter has cystic acne on her forehead and along her t-zone....she was prescribed this along with two months of Solodyn (oral antibiotic). She also uses CeraVe cleanser. It's been about two weeks and the acne on her forehead is almost gone and with very little drying....and no side effects. We're pleased so far.

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Slml1013 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/27/2012
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been using this product for about 2 years and couldn't be happier. My doctor also has me using Tazorac at night as well.

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AP | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/18/2012
Condition: Acne
Overall rating 2.3
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ATER GETTING RID OF MY BAD ACNE WITH ANTIBIOTIC PILLS MY DOC TOOK ME OFF THEM AND PRESCRIBED TOPICAL ACANYA TO CLEAR UP A FEW LINGERING PIMPLES.I HAVE BEEN USING ACANYA OVER 3 MONTHS.IT MADE MY ACNE FLARE UP BAD ALL OVER MY FACE AGAIN. I STUCK WITH IT HOPING IT WOULD GET BETTER.I STOPPED A WEEK AGO AND MY INFLAMED FACE HAS CALMED DOWN AND CLUSTERS OF DRULING ACNE DRIED UP.I'M GOING TO MY DERMOTOLOGIST TOMMOROW TO INFORM HIM ON WHAT HAPPENED.HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR ME.

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