Acne and Your Teen

Acne isn't something your teen has to live with.

A lot of parents assume that breakouts are just an inevitable fact of life—something all teenagers and even pre-teens go through sooner or later. While it's true that millions of people, even as young as 9 years old, suffer from acne, it doesn't make it any easier on them, or you.

Breakouts can be tough on your child's self-esteem, and they can put a major strain on your relationship. Of course you want to help, but you also want to respect their privacy and right to make their own decisions.

You can make a significant difference in your teen's life simply by offering a little advice and support. Relationship dramas and dirty gym clothes aren't actually the cause of breakouts. And scrubbing can make matters worse. Acne is the result of hormonal changes going on in a teen's body. Something you probably know a lot about by now.

The good news is that acne can be treated effectively by a healthcare professional. So helping your teen may be as simple as visiting your family doctor, pediatrician or dermatologist and finding out if a treatment like Epiduo® (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel 0.1%/2.5% is right for them.

Just start with an open, honest conversation with your teen about breakouts. We can help with that part.

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Important Safety Information
Indication: EPIDUO® Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 9 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.

*This savings is not valid for prescriptions paid for in part or full by any federal or state program, including Medicaid, Medicare, or Medigap ("Government Program"). Void where prohibited by law, taxed, or restricted. THIS OFFER IS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AND GALDERMA LABORATORIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND, REVOKE, AMEND, OR TERMINATE THIS OFFER AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. Insured patients could pay no more than $25* for their first Epiduo® Gel prescription, $15 for their first refill and $10 for additional refills (for one tube or pump, after primary insurance and the Epiduo Gel Savings Card). Payment will depend on actual insurance coverage.

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Important Safety Information

Indication: EPIDUO® Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 9 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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