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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June 26, 2009

Pros:

Clears spots very quickly, keeping skin clear when used regularly, and has been the only product to do so.

Cons:

Sometimes aggravates my eyes, making them puffy/swollen and red. I don't put it anywhere near my eyes though somehow this can still happen. Towels and some clothes have bleached patches.

Duac works! I've had mild to sever acne since 2001 and now I'm approaching 30 I've finally found a product that works that doesn't make me sick or emotionally unbalanced. I've had roaccutane twice, used dianette so many times I can't remember and this is the first product to consistently work, though it does dry out my skin sometimes. When first using it burned my skin so that it was red and scaly, but I was then advised to slowly build up my tolerance to it, starting with half an hour and very gradually increasing the time. My skin now tolerates it over night though when it starts to get too dry I'll use the product less often.
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June 24, 2009

Pros:

Took out a lot of acne even in the first night

Cons:

found out I'm alergic to bp...red, burning, and itching all over my face! But it got rid of acne lol.

If you aren't allergic to bp use it and see how you like it.
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June 16, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up my acne and bakne in just a few days and left my skin clean without any acne marks.

Cons:

It makaes your skin dry but you can get rid of that with moisturizer and made my skin tight when I put it on.

It really works compared to all the other products made to clear up acne.
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June 10, 2009

Pros:

easy to apply

Cons:

smells bad, hardens on skin and makes skin tight, didnt really do anything for my acne

for whatever reason, this stuff simply did nothing for my acne. i guess its hit or miss. im currently using acnefree which is giving me better results, proactiv also gave me better results.
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June 7, 2009

Pros:

Starts working after 3-4 weeks. Kept my skin clear for about a month.

Cons:

Stopped working. As almost all prescriptions it adds up.

Works well at clearing up acne but for me it only worked for about a month. But during that month i was virtually clear. The first week it can dry out your skin but after that it won't. Because its a topical antibiotic the side effects with antibiotics generally don't appear.
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June 2, 2009

Pros:

Worked well, have been using on and off for a few years. Gel is clear so it can be used during the day.

Cons:

Has the ability to badly 'burn' the skin, causing skin to peel and be extremely red and sore for days, especially around mouth and cheeks. Because of this I only use it for a short while until acne begins to clear, then stop.

I was told to use it in the mornings and then differin at night. I find it works quite slowly but eventually the skin clears and stays clear for quite a while before it needs to be used again. Needs to be applied VERY sparingly so it doesn't burn - I now only use it on my forehead and have never had burning problems with it. The tube I was given (25g) has lasted me aaaaaages.
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May 17, 2009

Pros:

I saw improvements the first few days, after that--nothing.

Cons:

I've been using it for 3 weeks and so far my skin has only gotten worse. My face is really dry and very red. It doesn't work very well with scars...it only seems to amplify there visibility.

So I was prescribed Duac 3 weeks ago by my Derm, I use it at night with Tazorac in the morning. During the first few days it seemed like my face was getting better but within the past 2 weeks it has been horrible...probably worse than it has ever been. I'm going to stick it out for a couple more weeks because I know that sometimes it gets bad before it gets better and I'm trying to have a lot of faith in this product (nothing has ever worked for me and I'm hoping this does). I just hope I see great results like everyone else has...wish me luck...
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April 25, 2009

Pros:

Gets rid of all pimples quickly, really reduces redness

Cons:

None

This is the only product I've used that has cleared all my pimples and not irritated my skin. I have eczema so almost all pimple products make my skin dry and flaky, but this one doesnt and my acne is almost completely gone! Definitely recommended.
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April 13, 2009

Pros:

My skin was much clearer over night and my pimples are significantly less

Cons:

Some redness and dryness/itching after two weeks

Love it...some dryness but wish I started using it years ago, my skin is so much clearer!
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April 11, 2009

Pros:

I use it at night. (I also have that Differin product others are talking about and use that in the morning. Along with Rosaderm cleanser. All of which are prescriptions covered by health insurance.)

Cons:

Dermatologist warned to sleep on light colored pillow cases, etc. since the product could cause a bleaching side effect to fabrics. I use this at night.

I have very sensitive skin and it's great for that. My acne is mostly a result of PMS/hormones I think. It hasn't completely 100% eliminated acne, but it does a great job of controlling it and limiting the amount/severity. Also, I had a facial at a salon recently. When I mentioned acne as a problem, the esthetician didn't notice which means my various products must be working. She did notice however my skin is dry which could be the result of both the products and it was winter, so all my skin was dry. As for cost, I am on MN Care so my co-pays are low. It's cheap for me, but it might be more expensive depending on insurance plans and co-pays.
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