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Hi
I have been prescribed duac gel (Clindamycin phosphate, benzoyl peroxide) and an antibiotic for my acne. I was told to apply a very small amount for an hour on my whole face and then wash it off. I have been struggling with the effects of this medicine. Have used it 6 or 7 times.
1) most severe problem is extreme itching. I find myself scratching my face like a dog all night. Sometimes i wake up in the middle of the night because of this problem. I also find pouring hot water (very hot) seems to give a soothing/gratifying feeling on my face when it is feeling extremely itchy like this.
2) my skin looks horrible. hard to explain how it looks but it just look awful.
Am I doing something wrong. Is this itchiness and hot water effect normal. Is it ok to put hot water on your face like this? When i remove the gel after an hour, I use soap and warm/hot water to remove it and then dry with towel. Should i stop using this medicine. should i use Vaseline gel on my face. Will help it become normal or will it clog pores or make things worse.
You may be allergic. I used clindamycin for a long time and never experienced this. You need to call the doctor who prescribed it to you and see what's up. Stop with the hot water, it could really damage your skin and its most likely making the itching worse in the long run. And no on the vaseline! talk to ur doctor first to see if u should stop using it, then maybe try some aloe vera, but talking to your doctor is a must. Hope this helps!
Am unsure why he suggested you wash it off very strange imho.
I would stop using soap or very hot water both will strip and potentially aggravate your skin. Seriously both are bad things to use.
Some people do use Vaseline but it can clog pores. My advice get Dans products to wash and moisturise your skin (or do a search on these forums for alternatives) and follow his instructions on how best to use them.