Great topical, but sadly after 3 months my skin became immune to the clindamycin in it which was the ingredient that made the difference in my skin :( but my skin did not get worse after that luckily.

It got rid of most of my "active" acne and there is just dark marks left from them (scars) But of course I get the usual annoying pimples still. Not as bad as it used to be though. Definitely ask your dermatologist to prescribe this to you. :)

The pros far outweigh the cons so it's worth the minor cons. Also it's the first time I have been to the doctor for decent acne treatment and from Day one, it is superb at healing any current acne and minimizing new ones from forming. Just use once a day in the evening and let it work its magic.

So after 7 years of suffering with mild acne, I decided to go to the doctors and its really knocking my confidence as I am now 17! Anyways, the doctor prescribed me "duac gel" which honestly I really didn't think was going to work! But to my amazement after just one usage, my acne has toned down! If it can do that in one night, what will it be like after a month? I'm so excited! Please don't think this is another useless product! It really does work!!

I think this is an amazing product and has actually gave me alot of confidence! I honestly never thought i would see what i looked like without spots, couple more weeks or months maybe and i will be able to say 'My skin is perfect!' Wow, that will be a day.

Also, have salt water baths every day, i don't know if it just works while on this, but i have tried it a week and all red nes has gone from my face so im going to stick with it! It's free in the UK to if your under 16 or 18.

MAKE SURE YOU USE IT EVERYNIGHT OR IT WILL NOT WORK! I would of loved for it to work over night, but it's nearly gone now & i couldn't be more happier.

I have tried almost every over the counter spot-fighting cleanser/exfoliator/moisturizer/gel there is, and ditto with medication - I have tried all the acne-treating antibiotics available in the Uk (I'm still on Lymecycline, but only out of habit), as well as topical creams (which just made my skin even more oily), and nothing had any effect... my skin was actually getting worse over time, with more frequent and aggressive cystic spots appearing, particularly on my cheeks - which for a long time had been the only clear bit of my face... (and I'm 21, so my skin really had no excuse!)

So I'd pretty much given up finding something that would actually work, but thought I would give Duac a shot while I waited for my referral to be put on Roaccutane, since I basically had nothing to lose. The first couple of days using Duac gave pretty much the result I was expecting - dryness, oiliness and slight irritation in one horrible combination, with no effect on my acne. But after about a week of daily use, things changed! My cystic spots began shrinking, I got less blackheads, and only the teeniest, try-hard whiteheads still came through occasionally... My skin was pretty much clear, and indeed almost glowing! I can see and feel Duac changing the way my skin behaves, and definitely in a good way! I have had a couple of minor blemishes come through in the hormonal week before my period, but nothing compared to what it used to be, and with continued use I can see it having a real and sustained difference. I can finally say good bye to the acne-ridden menace that was my skin for so many years!

I'm still going to go on Reaccutane, because I want permanently clear skin without having to rely on a daily cream, but I'm now slightly concerned that my dermatologist won't see the need because my skin is so improved!

Note: I was dubious about how much you were meant to use (a 2cm line of it each time), but it sinks into the skin really well and doesn't feel at a

I've had mild to moderate acne (no cysts) on my t-zone and the sides of my cheeks every since high school (now 24). When I was a teenager, I never really thought going to the dermatologist was necessary so I tried every OTC product under the sun - Proactiv, Neutrogena, herbal stuff over the internet - you name it, I've probably tried it.

Nothing really worked so once I got to college I finally went to see a dermatologist, who prescribed Duac, which worked almost immediately. Within a month my spots had cleared up. For the first time since I could remember, my face was completely, 100% clear!!

Every so often I'm fooled into thinking my face is now permanently clear, so I stop using Duac, and the spots always come back. Every time I stop, within a few weeks the spots reappear, so I guess I'm stuck with this forever, which is the only negative.

This burns a little bit on the skin, but I've found it goes away within a week or two. BE SURE TO USE MOISTURIZER because your skin will flake if you're not careful! It's quite drying.

My routine is the same in the morning and at night:

1) Wash ace with fresh brand soy face cleanser

2) Apply DUAC

3) Dab on SK II Skin Signature Cream

This product combination has given me the best skin I ever remember having - clear, bright and even.

(I also used a lot of Aveeno face products before I decided to splurge on SK II and I've found it also works very well in combination with the Duac.)

It does take a few weeks to work, but nothing is going to help overnight realistically.

I'm someone who has had a lot of trouble in the past trying to find something that actually works, so I'm really happy with this product.

At first you will get some dryness and peeling, but just moisturise A LOT and in a week it will start to go.

Deffo recommend this product.

I never write reviews from someone who had perfect skin in her 20s and then got adult acne, I understand how depressing this can be. Give it 8 weeks and you will see a HUGE difference bare through the redness and dryness and it will change your skin for the better.

I had a severe acne problem for 11 years (I am now 23). I went on medication which was only meant to be for adults but my acne was so bad I had to take it. I saw a slight improvement but when I finished the treatment the acne came back. Earlier this year I went to my GP for the first time in approx. 6 years and said I am fed up of having spots at this age! He perscribed this Duac and said it may take 6 months to see an improvement. After approx. 1 month all of my spots disappeared, I couldn't believe it. I have now been using it for 8 months and I have only had 2 new spots appear, but they weren't big. I can't explain how severe my spots were during my teens and how it affected my life, but people in my shoes need to try this. I really does work. Even now I can't believe I am spot free after 11 years.

I found DUAC was OK when applied generously once a day before bed.

I would say it is probably best for those with mild to moderate acne of the face area, as it doesn't seem effective when used over a wider area (i.e whole back or chest).

Probably no better than 10% Benzoyl peroxide cream but significantly less drying and irritating.

Worth a go but don't expect miracles - I would say it is more likely to keep things "under control" than actually provide a cure.