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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February 11, 2007

Pros:

clears up acne

Cons:

very expensive!!
$169.000

Works but to expensive. I get the antibotic -clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide in seperate tubes and it is only a total of $50.00 and it works vs Duac which has them together for $169.00!!!
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February 2, 2007

Pros:

It works like a charm!

Cons:

If you miss a dose, you may break out.

I tried Proactive and Differin. Both didn't work!! Benzaclin worked extremely well...however, one month ago my doctor had me switch to Differin. My face is breaking out like crazy without Benzaclin. I'm going to call him tomorrow to switch back to Benzaclin.
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December 12, 2006

Pros:

It started to clear my skin up quite a bit within 3 weeks and slowed down oil production initially. Brought a lot of spots to the surface.

Cons:

It made my skin look worse before it got any better. But it seemed to stop working after about the seventh week, i've not seen any improvement since then.

Decent product but maybe my acne needs something a bit stronger to shift it.
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November 20, 2006

Pros:

Worked like a charm!

Cons:

A little expensive without insurance, but it's not too expensive for me. And also may dry your skin TOO much if it is sensitive or not oily at all in the first place.

I started using benzaclin about 2 1/2 years ago. It did dry up my skin a little, and it was especially bad because I'm a swimmer and the chlorine takes its toll too, and also during the winter when it's especially dry, sweating, like from running may burn your skin a little. It has been nice not to have any oil on my skin at all though. And i noticed immediate improvements with my acne. I had moderate acne, but I wanted flawless skin, of course, and with the exeption of a few blemishes around my period. Beware though because a friend of mine tried my benzaclin once and broke out in this weird rash and had small, non-zit bumps all over her face. It lasted about a week too. So my recommendation is talk to your doctor and go for it, especially if you're looking to get dryer, less oily skin. Oh, but don't put your clothes on immediatly after putting on benzaclin, it WILL bleach clothes, oh and your carpet, don't spill it on your carpet.
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November 15, 2006

Pros:

i think it has cleared up the tiny bumps on my forehead, as well as blackheads on my nose

Cons:

i'm not sure if this is just an initial reaction, but after one week of using it, i have 6 really big, red pimples on my forehead. everything else seems to be clear, though. It is also very drying and causes redness.

Not sure yet. I've only been using it for a week, so I guess it's a bit too early to tell. I just hope it's not going to screw up my skin. I didn't have very bad skin to begin with, but i began to break out all of a sudden on my forehead. my doctor said it was because of my bangs, which could be true.. but he prescribed it anyway. I hope the big pimples are from the cream just making all the crap under my skin surface, and after that i'll be clear? i'll post again in a few weeks to report how it's going. everything else seems to be fine though, especially my blackheads. my insurance didnt cover it either, so i paid 80 bucks.... but if it works, it's worth it. we'll see!
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November 3, 2006

Pros:

It dries out my pimples very quickly. Within the first couple days of use. I have only been using it for a little over a week.

Cons:

Benzaclin does dry out my skin and make it itchy. It's not so bad if you use an oil free moisturizer.

I found that the white heads that had been invading my chin were brought to the surface and turned into pimples. I think that maybe this is part of the healing process, because eventually those white heads would have turned into pimples anyway. Hopefully the pimples will dry out...even though I am left with that annoying red spotted scar afterwards, at least it isn't as bad as having pimples covering my whole chin.
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October 26, 2006
I think this product is very good, i have been using for about one month and it has been doing exactly what it says on the tin. I used to use it along with oral tablets every different kind you can think of. I gave up with the tablets and now just usethis DUac on its own and it is great. I use a 25ml tube every 4 days because i cover a large area generously. But thats ok because i don't pay for this cream. And if i did i would only pay £6.95 about USD$12
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October 7, 2006

Pros:

Works well. I tried everything. This zaps the zits quickly and even gets the blackheads that were a problem for me too

Cons:

Dries your skin out! I use a mousturizer to combat it. I do feel wrinkled and dry somethimes though so use the mousturizer!

Good product. Wish it wasnt so pricey! I paid $140 USD when I didnt have insurance, and $60 USD with insurance for a 3 month supply. BUMMER!
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March 28, 2013

Pros:

- It clears acne 99% (Even the deep, large acne) if used for a long time (months)
- Tube lasts a long time (you don't need much)
Note: I am also taking birth control pills
- I am still using it for my shoulders/back/neck. For some reason is works VERY well anywhere but my face.

Cons:

- It took 3+ months to see major results
- Dries skin on face so badly that I can't use on my face at all. It cleared my face from acne but now my sensitive skin is paying the price through dryness/flaking/oil and redness. I would NOT use on your face.

Use it to very effectively clear up moderate to severe acne on shoulders/back/neck. Just be prepared to wait a few months for results! I would not recommend this for use on your face.
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December 13, 2011

Pros:

Definitely helped decrease my overall number of active acne spots

Cons:

Brought a lot of my spots to a "head", dried out my skin (expected this with the BP), and didn't completely clear my acne is just reduced the amount of it.

Works pretty good, but wasn't my miracle product. I alternating using it every other night, with retin A and lotioning my skin to death to keep it from flaking up on me.
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