TALK TO A DOC

Breakouts vs. biology expert = no contest

If you get acne breakouts—you should talk to a doctor. The sooner, the better. After all, the sooner you start a medical treatment, the sooner you can start to see results.

You can talk to any doctor, including your pediatrician, family physician or dermatologist, to figure out the best way to start clearing up your skin.

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To get the most out of your doctor visit,
you should be ready to talk about your breakouts. Here are a few questions the doctor may ask to better understand your situation, plus a few questions you can ask your doctor as well.

Your doctor may ask:

When did your breakouts start?Have you noticed anything that triggers your breakouts?How do breakouts affect your daily life?What treatment have you tried?What treatment are you using now?

You can ask your doctor:

What are my treatment options?How should I take care of my skin?When should I expect to notice improvement?What should I do if my breakouts get worse?Is Epiduo® (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel 0.1%/2.5% right for me?

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Important Safety Information
Indication: EPIDUO® Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. Adverse Events: In controlled clinical studies, the most commonly reported adverse events (≥1%) in patients treated with EPIDUO® Gel were dry skin, contact dermatitis, application site burning, application site irritation and skin irritation. Warning/Precautions: Patients taking EPIDUO® Gel should avoid exposure to sunlight and sunlamps and wear sunscreen when sun exposure cannot be avoided. Erythema, scaling, dryness, stinging/burning, irritant and allergic contact dermatitis may occur with use of EPIDUO® Gel and may necessitate discontinuation.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

* Insured patients could pay no more than $35 for their Epiduo® Gel prescription (for one tube or pump, after primary insurance and the Epiduo Gel Instant Advantage Card). Restrictions may apply.

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Indication: EPIDUO® Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older. Adverse Events: In controlled clinical studies, the most commonly reported adverse events (≥1%) in patients treated with EPIDUO® Gel were dry skin, contact dermatitis, application site burning, application site irritation and skin irritation. Warnings/Precautions: Patients taking EPIDUO® Gel should avoid exposure to sunlight and sunlamps and wear sunscreen when sun exposure cannot be avoided. Erythema, scaling, dryness, stinging/burning, irritant and allergic contact dermatitis may occur with use of EPIDUO® Gel and may necessitate discontinuation.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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