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.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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January 27, 2007

Pros:

clears up skin quickly and efffectivly

Cons:

clears up skin only temporaly, burns and swells up face i swear i looked liked an alieen not human . But next day hardly any more pimples!

you suffer with swelling and redness for a clear face immeadiately . However you must reapply constantly in order to keep it clear.
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December 13, 2006

Pros:

I saw results overnight, and I love immediate gratification.

Cons:

After the initial clear up, I'm breaking out. I think it's bringing everything to the surface, and the bumps are really dry. It's difficult for make up wearers...isn't everything?

It seems to be working better than most other treatments, but like all things, it's taking time, and patience. I don't have insurance, but my derm gave me a few sample jars, and i didn't have to pay for this medication at all. Can't beat free!
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December 10, 2006

Pros:

works really fast and effectively!

Cons:

the Dryness. very little itching.

use only a very thin layer, a little goes a long way. my doctor reccomended me just once a day so i use it at night after i've washed my face and in the morning i wash my face again and put on oil free moisturizer. simple as that.
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November 20, 2006

Pros:

Only thing that has ever worked on my skin

Cons:

expensive!!

Best thing I've ever tried. Sure wish it was covered by my health insurance :(
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November 5, 2006

Pros:

I've only been using this for a week and have noticed a difference already.

Cons:

The price! I had to pay $25 for 45 grams and I still have 5 more refills to get.

I'm a little confused because it says on the box (and also the pharmacist told me) to put it on BEFORE bedtime (at night!). Some people have complained about not being able to go out in the sun - there is NO sun at night! It also says on the box that you can apply your makeup on top of the duac, but who wears make up to sleep?
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November 1, 2006

Pros:

Just got Benzaclin. It's already started clearing up most of my black heads and white heads. My scarring has also faded a little.

Cons:

Burns, drys, and irritates. Eventually those reactions went away for me.

Great stuff. Will get rid of mild acne quick and make your skin look good.
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October 29, 2006

Pros:

Worked well for my acne in just a few days. Skin wasn't too dry and did not experience any of the "bleaching" of my hair or clothes. However, please pay attention to the possible side effects!

Cons:

I developed severe colitis - please pay attention to the warnings/side effects and stop using if you start to have abdominal cramps! Stop using and call your Dr.!!!

Great stuff for acne - very bad for the colon!!!
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October 18, 2006

Pros:

Seemed to work for the purpose of clearing up larger spots & blackheads. I was presribed this by my family doctor and was excited that something might actually work for my persistant acne (blackheads covering nose/chin, and larger, moderate acne and

Cons:

Burning, drying, and probably caused an allergic reaction. I used it according to all the imformation i could find - wash with mild cleanser, wait 15 minutes, apply thin layer everywhere, moisturize - and it still burned immediately & itched severely

Redness & itching continued for 2 days when i noticed that in addition to seemingly clearing up the large spots and shrinking blackheads/pores, it had completely altered the rest of my skins appearance and texture - but not in a good way. Aside from the spots and the scarring, the rest of my skin had been relatively clear, even toned, and smooth (especially my forehead and lower cheeks). But now i had tiny little bumps all over (sort of like small blisters) and my skin felt super dry/flaky/peeling in places and super greasy in others. Plus it looked really red and swollen from the rash & felt & looked like orangepeel. i had read other peoples comments, but wasn't sure if my reaction was normal or was the sign of a severe allergy, so i stopped using the gel. it has been 3 days since i stopped & my skin just seems to be beginning to heal - its still pretty itchy/flaky/bumpy. It seems that this has worked for others but i'd like to warn anybody just starting out to patch test before
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October 16, 2006

Pros:

Works fast, greatly reduces inflammation and redness, removes blackheads and whiteheads because of its other major ingredient.

Cons:

Drys out skin pretty bad at first, may make your skin red and irritated, doesn't mix well with moisturizers, cant use it too often.

Great treatment for acne. Removes basically every type of acne blemish FAST (Blackheads, whiteheads, regular pimples, the pimples that dont have a head yet, etc....) Reduces the haunting redness faster than any other type of over the counter benzoyl peroxide, but use apringly and as directed by your doctor because it can cause really bad redness, flaky, irritated, painful skin if you apply too much, and sometimes it burns when you first use it. Experiment with the amount you use, when you use it, etc. to see how well it works for you. Remember, different people have different results.
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January 13, 2020
Temporarely Effective

Ive used this in the past and loved it. The best topical I have used to clear my acne. But My acne became immune to it after around 3 - 6 months and back I was at square one.

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