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 4, 2008

Pros:

I had this horribly nasty cyst that was HUGE and this stuff completely flattened it out within a few days.

Cons:

Bleaches out clothing, horrible dryness and flaking, stops working over time.

This stuff saved my life, but I've been forced to stop using it because it has bleached out everything. It worked extremely well but stopped working after about a month. There was dryness, but honestly, I could live with all of these things as long as it continued to work and didn't bleach out my bedding. I would still be using it if it didn't bleach out everything in my room. It's definitely worth a try, I just recommend not using it all the time, just as a spot treatment
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July 26, 2008

Pros:

It definitely will clear up your acne.
It works great!

Cons:

It can dry up skin at times.
And it does not react very well with some of my moisturizers, it kinda stings/burns.

It will work eventually. I had stopped using Duac because I wanted to try new things, I guess you could say I kinda got bored with it. But recently NOTHING has been working. And I have been breaking out like crazy! I started thinking about how I like NEVER broke out when I was using duac, so I got more. I've been using it for about 2 or 3 days now. Last time I had it, I didn't have the SFC Lotion. I'm still kinda confused about how to use it, but the duac gel is great! =(
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July 24, 2008

Pros:

Showed significant results after two weeks. I still breakout, but I am sticking with it hoping that it will get better over time.

Cons:

Drys my skin.

It took a month to get a dermatologist appointment so using the duac gel was a quick fix until I got to see the doctor again. It definitely controls the acne, but does it really prevent it? I am considering accutane if I don't get the results that I want.
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June 11, 2008

Pros:

Clears up acne fast.

Cons:

Burns burns burns! Especially when in combination with Differin.

I had actually used this before, with E-mycin, for a few weeks at night. Results were immediate and burning was minimal. Then, a month ago, my dermatologist gave it back to me - this time, Duac in the morning, and Differin at night (E-mycin). This time it BURNED! Differin was fine, but caused my skin to be sensitive to the Duac. For this first week I was in near agony. After applyng the Duac, i'd lie on my bed moaning (no joke) waiting for the discomfort to subside. That said, I was determined to see it through. Now I'm glad I did. By the second week, the peeling (which was fairly intense) had subsided entirely. By Week 3, my skin was soft and very clear. Now, in my 4th week, I have no acne except for severe red marks on my right cheek. What I've noticed is that Duac worsens scarring. As a result, I've stopped using it over my entire face. Now I use tea tree oil wash over my entire face, before Jojoba oil, then duac on the spots. Now my red marks are fadin
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April 22, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my skin up almost completely in just a few days!

Cons:

after about 4 months of use it i started to wake up with really puffy eyes and lips so i had to discontinue use :(

its the only thing that worked for me so give it a try! i wish i didnt develop an allergy because my skin sucks again now.
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April 11, 2008

Pros:

Really helps to get rid of acne.

Cons:

Can cause flaking, be sure to use mosturizer.

Ok well i do not use this, but my brother does. He had really bad acne all over his face. He got this and withing a few weeks, his skin is almost clear. I was so happy for him!
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March 9, 2008

Pros:

It's been clearing up my face more than any other acne treatment i've tried. However I am using it in combination with differin topical cream.

Cons:

I havent been able to get a tan because i'm afraid of what the sun exposure might do. It causes a lot of flaking which makes make up hard to apply.

So far it seems to be doing the job my face isn't so red from the acne.I have been clear in certain parts of my face for the past few weeks in a row. I can see its starting to clear up my jawline more. I've been using it for almost a month now and i'm just hoping the results are only going to get better! =) It's really affordable with a health plan too!!
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January 14, 2008

Pros:

In combination with oral antibiotics, and later the regimen, it cleared up my acne almost completely. When I was on oral antibiotics alone, I had no results until I tried Duac.

Cons:

Very expensive, in my opinion, because most medications are subsidised here and acne medication is not. Luckily, one tube can last me like two months.

If you have mild to moderate acne, try a combination of Duac and oral doxycycline 50mg/day. It will clear up your acne within about a month.
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November 25, 2007

Pros:

I used Benzaclin over 1 year ago and just started re-using it this year. I started seeing results within 3 days after using it both times!

Cons:

Dry, itchy, and scaly skin

I luv this medicine! I recommend it to anyone, even though I paid alot out of pocket for it. Worth it!
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November 23, 2007

Pros:

It absorbs easily into my skin, improves my skin's texture, and works to heal my breakouts and simultaneously prevent future ones. I like the feel of the gel on my skin.

Cons:

Cause it's BP, it really makes your skin very dry, which has caused my sensitive skin to turn red and flake. You also have to apply the medication very carefully, as it balls up and you need to wipe off the excess stuff. Oh, and it goes fast.

I started this medication three months ago with Differen gel at night and Duac in the day. I exfoliate before application with Aveeno facial wash with some soy extract. After medicating, I apply Purpose redness-reducing moisturizer. I have found that the best results come with A. a healthy diet, and B. being as gentle and careful as possible with the process. The only real problem I have now is how shiny my face is all the time. Not really oily, but shiny. And of course, there are also the red marks and the remaining scars. Anyway, I highly reccommend Duac gel, it has really helped me a lot, whether it is reducing inflammation or improving skin texture.
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