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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September 1, 2009

Pros:

It works well with 100mg of oral Minomycin daily to treat existing pimples and prevent new breakouts by attacking bacteria.

Cons:

Not only does the product become less effective as it nears expiration, you will find that in time, both the oral and topical anti-biotics render themselves useless.

I have used this combination therapy for my moderate acne for 5 years and with each new prescription I have noticed that the results are less noticeable as breakouts persist in spite of the medication.
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July 20, 2009

Pros:

works fast, begin seeing clearer skin within a week

Cons:

you have to refrigerate it, it's flaky after you put in on, bleaches stuff, and dries out skin (a little)

I have moderate acne and this, along with Differin, is the first prescription product I have used. It works very well and is definitely worth every penny. Clears up pimples and comedones faster than any product I've ever come across.
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June 22, 2009

Pros:

had my skin really clear, but not after 2 weeks.

Cons:

a couple VV

still using it hopefully might get better again, but used for about 2 weeks had amazingly clear face and then started getting pimples everyday for the last week, and my face has gotten really oily.
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January 31, 2009

Pros:

Works really fast.

Cons:

Drys up face, works only for a short period of time, i think i've become immune to it. does not work in the long run.

NOT GOOD IN THE LONG RUN.
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August 22, 2008

Pros:

It definitely works for me. I tread everything from Murad to Proactive. But those products totally irritate my skin and makes it even worse.

Cons:

Like another person mentioned my skin starts to break out again after I stop using it for about a month. Does not work well with Moisturizer with SPF sunscreen.

This is no wonder cream that completely stops you from getting acne/pimples. HOWEVER, it controls the severity. I ocassionally get some pimples. That depends on what I eat. The cream prevents the pimple/acne from looking really nasty. And it usually gets rid of it within a couple of days. I use it with Clearisil 2% Salicyc face wash and Cetaphil moisturizer. And I use it with mineral powder makeup.
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August 4, 2008

Pros:

worked at first
easy to use
no horrible fragrance

Cons:

starting getting brekouts after a month

works at first but the breakouts slowly started to come back so plan to try something else, seemed to work ok for other people but not for me.
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July 8, 2008

Pros:

Skin looks a bit better in the A.M.

Cons:

Definetly have lost some good sweat shirts and pillow cases to the bleaching.

I used to use this product consistently for several months and was content with it's results. Nothing spectacular, but def better than anything that I coulf get OTC. Its REALLY expensive though. Three weeks ago my face was particularly out of control and I went to an estitician who told me that products from the derm are too tough, stripping PH and preventing oil from escaping naturally. She said that in Europe, no one goes to the Derm because skin isn't sick, its dirty. So far i've been using two products that cost less than Duac that she makes herself and am happier with them.
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July 8, 2008

Pros:

After one - two weeks I saw a lot of improvement. I started using it twice a day (morning and evening) but it as to strong so now I just use it in the morning. It used to make me dry but good lotion helps, also try putting less on at one time.

Cons:

People have been saying my face is red! I am pale/fair skinned. I have sensitive skin and am starting to use it in only my "T" zone, not the whole face.

Pricey but worth it for me, everyone's skin different though, good luck!
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May 26, 2008

Pros:

This is definitely a quick fix compare to most other treatments.

Cons:

Can be dry and flakey (during initial usage for about a week), so just use it once at night and not twice a day..so morning just use a light moisturizer and you'll be fine.

I'm in my early 20s and just started getting mild acne (whiteheads) about 6 months ago..so my derm prescribed retin-a and benzaclin. I've been on both for 3 months and the retin-a was so on and off with the results...its one of the med that causes new breakout and just strips your skin like crazy. So about a week ago, I've decided to stop using retin-a altogether and just use benzaclin at night. It's been 6 days since that time and I can actually feel large areas of flat smooth skin (although a bit dry). It won't cause flare ups..and it drys your existing pimples within 2-3 days. It's definitely fast working and effective...if you got mild to moderately acne..I say give this a try...you will definitely see results within a few days and probably a signficant improvement within 2 weeks.
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May 25, 2008

Pros:

Makes nasty inflamed red spots almost completely disappear overnight, reduces pimples, softens deeper spots like whiteheads and blackheads so they can be squeezed out easily. Works wonders if used in small amounts or mixed in with E45 cream.

Cons:

EXTREMELY drying to the skin, can make your skin feel tight, itchy, red, hot and sore. It has made my skin peel off in small sheets before :/ not nice!

I'm a student in England, therefore I get this medication on the NHS. It does work wonders, but sometimes can make my skin very sore and red, making me feel worse and more self-conscious than what I do when I have my spots, because if I want to put some foundation on to cover the redness, my skin looks dry and flaky because of the Duac. I would recommened people just to use it on the area of the pimple/boil and not all over your face (which it says on the leaflet), as overuse can cause more damage than good!
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