Duac : Clindamycin (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel

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Active Ingredients:
Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Carbomer 980, dimethicone 100, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, disodium edetate, glycerol, silicon dioxide, poloxamer, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

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August 11, 2007

Pros:

great results, doesn't irritate or dry my skin, feels soft and smooth, doesn't smell bad, can wear under makeup

Cons:

none

duac is working better than the oral antibiotics I just got off of. I've only been using duac for about three weeks and I've had amazing results. My forehead has completely cleared and no more dry skin. I use differin at night and duac in the morning under my makeup. I'll keep it up cause I love having clear skin!
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August 8, 2007

Pros:

combination of antibiotic/BP, disappears into skin, no shine or residue.

Cons:

very expensive without insurance, VERY small bottle that doesnt last long enough, possibly causes digestive problems. prescription only.

my insurance didnt cover it, so it was well over 100 bucks-for a very small bottle. I have had mixed results with it, sometimes it kills a zit thats starting to form, sometimes it doesn't. I use it alternating with retin-a, and that has fixed my forehead problem completely.
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August 2, 2007

Pros:

works great in a short period of time

Cons:

does cause some drying and can be very expensive

can drastically reduce acne but is pricey and causes drying and some irritation/redness
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June 28, 2007

Pros:

The only thing in a long while that has actually stopped the breakouts all along my cheeks.

Cons:

I broke out real bad after a few days using Duac, but after three weeks or so the breakouts started going away and now just a pimple here or there.

I think it works well for me, even having sensitive skin. I just want to tell people to hang in there if it gets worse before it gets better. My dermatologist said it 'might' get bad and she was right, but now six weeks into treatment my face looks a lot better than it has in a long time.
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May 30, 2007

Pros:

It showed a marked improvement in 2-3 days. After one week consistent use, it cleared my daughters face up completely

Cons:

It can be mildly drying.

My 10yo daughters doctor prescribed this for my daughters moderate persistent acne that she has has been developing for 1 1/2 years. I tried OTC meds and they worked briefly but really overdried her skin. This has by FAR been the best and most consistent method. It works a little slower than the OTC but the effects are worth it. She's only been using it for 3 weeks but the results are astounding.
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April 26, 2007

Pros:

This stuff works miracles!

Cons:

Skin does becomes dry, but if you follow your dermatologist's instructions and use a recommended moisturizer it will not be an issue. Also if you use during the day stay away from direct sun.

I had really great skin until my late 20's. I started having these huge, red, zits that would pop up dead smack in the middle of my forehead and sometimes near the my chin. (This was not cute, especially for a grown woman) Not only were they unsightly but they'd linger around for weeks! I tried everything over the counter and nothing worked. I finally went to see my derm and she provided a daily, skin regime for both day and night time. She prescribed Benzaclin for night time use. I wash my face, spot treat those areas, moisturize and voila! Just that easy. I swear I've also noticed my pores shrink, my skin hasn't look this good in years! Being in front of a camera and taking photographs it is a MUST for me to have beautiful skin...Benzaclin did the job. Though it was pricey(I was prescribed the pump) it was well worth it!
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March 23, 2007

Pros:

Fast-acting; Pimples disappear within days

Cons:

Drying, peeling, burning rash

Because of the drying affect I only use spot application to dry up the pimple. Then I use clindamycin topical lotion all over my face in a very thin layer. At night I don't have to use moisturizer. In the mornings I use the spot application of benzaclin, all-over clindamycin and then sunscreen. Face looks great!
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March 21, 2007

Pros:

I get the really bad cystic pimples that take forever to go away. They usually take about a week and a half to come to a head. This dried them up within a day.

Cons:

I hate that a tube only lasts 2 months before it expires. I refrigerate it to help it last longer---and that's a pain too. $50 with my co-pay, so that's $25 a month. Kind of expensive when combined with everything else I have to use for my face...

I can deal with the price and any other cons because so far this is the only thing that has worked for me. (I use it with Tazorac....Duac in the morning, Tazorac at night.) It's nice not to have to deal with Proactive or Murad et. My derm. recommended a basic cleanser and moisturizer. Said I really shouldn't be adding any more benzol or salacylic acid to the regimin with these 2 prescriptions.
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March 7, 2007

Pros:

Really works well! Most effective treatment I have used (have tried blu-u light, dieting, accutane, pro-activ, retin-a, etc.)

Cons:

Very expensive! Does not clear all of acne, but helps maintain skin. Dries skin.

If you've tried everything w/ no results, this is as close as you can get to an acne miracle saver. Duac studies show that nearly 60% of people see an improvement within weeks (read the prescribing info that comes w/ the medicine, interesting stuff). Within a year I went from 20-30 pimples to 2-3. Not useful against redmarks. It hasn't kept me 100% clear, but the medicine is still very effective. I always fear they'll stop making the stuff! If you haven't had luck, try Dan's way and use a LOT more on your face. If I skip a couple days... the pimples return. So unfortunetly I think my skin is dependant on it. It's quite expensive too. Without insurance its like $150 a tube. A tube last me about 1.5 months. I always recommend this stuff.
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February 14, 2007

Pros:

Clears up pimples quick

Cons:

Leaves skin swollen,red, dry, puffy, hot, itchy

I had used this product for maybe two years after other products had been too strong and destructive towards my skin. In the past few months-I have been getting some sort of allergic reaction from it as my eyes have swollen shut and the skins on my face becomes extremely red, puffy, itchy, hot. While it DOES clear up acne, the side-effects are not worth the pain
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