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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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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July 5, 2008

Pros:

it clears acne very fast

Cons:

takes acne away but gives you scabs.

ive only been using this for about 4 days and i already noticed a signifigant difference. all of my pimples are either gone or scabbing up. blackheads are clearing up too. and i have moderate acne. So far im lovin it.
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June 10, 2008

Pros:

Ihave been using it for 31/2 weeks now and I started to see a result.

Cons:

The first week it was very difficult to touch my face as it got very irritated from using this product it also dries your skin.

I never had acne prior to a 2 months ago. I started breaking out around my lips after undergoing lasic hair removal and it spread from there causing sever painful cyst all over my face and neck. I use Duac in the morning along with Tazorac at night and Minocyline twice a day. I have seen a drast reduction in the pimples even though I am now left with dark scaring on both cheeks. The pimples have not completely gone away but I am optomistic that it will. from what I have read it takes 4-6 weeks to see a result. Crossing my fingers. Don't know how people have had acne for years and dealt with it.
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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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May 24, 2008

Pros:

It works for the most part.

Cons:

Feels weird when you apply it but i dont really get any redness. Never have

Ive tried alot of stuff recently i ordered Mario Bedscus Drying lotion that was complete bull so my friend came up to me in school and said here use this and he gave me a little thing of Benzaclin in a little container so im like ok. I dont have bad acne at all i have some pimpls here and there. but not alot. So he told me wash your face at night and apply this so i did. It drys your face completely makes it feel tight almost But in the morning it looks like it really faded for me but ive only been using it for a day so idk.
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May 23, 2008

Pros:

clears your skin before the week.rilly does work and i've used just about everything out there(:

Cons:

for me nothing,but i've heard if over used can dry out skin.

benzaclyn is the BEST acne treatment i've used.thank god i,it saved my self-confidence(:
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May 18, 2008

Pros:

Clears up mild acne fast
Cheap with a health plan
No weird smell, not thick or greasy

Cons:

Skin gets very dried out
Mild peeling
Some redness

I have used this product for about a week and I am happy with the results. I have not had a new break out yet. I have had a little bit of redness and some peeling. I only use this once a day because my skin is sensitive and is very dry. I think this product works well on people with mild break outs.
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May 14, 2008

Pros:

It's the only thing that completely clears me up and prevents my semi-cystic acne. Works quickly, controls oil, prevents breakouts

Cons:

Sometimes it's drying - be sure to use moisturizer during the day and use product at night, does bleach pillowcases (use white ones while on this product!)

I love this stuff. I use Duac gel at night, I take minocylin anti-biotics (100mg once a day), Triaz Cleanser twice a day and this keeps me perfectly clear. I've had consistant acne since age 20, I'm now 25...I've tried everything... Proactiv, Murad, shots in my pimples from the derm (ouch!!), Retin A... you name it I've done it all short of laser surgery! This is the only thing that keeps me perfectly clear. Also I have an allergy to diary... so cow milk, cow cheese and anything containing dairy aggervates my breakouts and causes them to be terribly cystic so I substitue with soy products. Also, ask for the $15 instant rebate for the Duac, I think you can sign up online as well. $20 insurance co-pay - $15 rebate = $5 cost to me.
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April 26, 2008

Pros:

Makes my face feel clean--seemed to help a little bit. I get acne mostly on my forehead and around my mouth/chin area and my chest and back. My forehead cleared up a lot.

Cons:

My back is still the same and it made my chest worse. I still have acne, and have new acne emerging, around my mouth/chin area.

I've used this product before about 2 years ago and didn't have GREAT results but I figured I'd try it again now in hope that it would be different. Apparently not so. For me, it doesn't work. Maybe it will just take a little more time.
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