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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July 3, 2008

Pros:

freaking LOVE duac. i noticed when i kept it out of the fridge it slowly stopped working...the next tube, i kept it in the fridge, and i think that helped. DIDN'T dry me out <3

Cons:

bleaches!!!

i. love it. i'm starting to holistically clear my skin though so this is the first one to go. this was the only BP topical to take care of my cysts.. i'm going to start using a BP cleanser though. but, if you're fine w/topicals, do duac!!! i used this in the morning, and tazorac at night..which was a KILLER combo (along w/an oral antibiotic, ew, but still) :) (screw differin/benzaclin/yadda yadda)
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August 5, 2015
So far...so good!
used this years ago but could not get over the dryness and flakiness and gave up within a few days. Tried it again two weeks ago and persevered through that horrible stage and have seen some improvements in my skin. It has taken me two weeks for my skin to get used to it and does not get dry or red really anymore and the acne on my chin and cheek is slowly clearing. Still getting some spots (which are a lot smaller then what they used to be!) and will continue to use this until the tube runs out! I would recommend using a mosituriser and very gentle cleanser whilst using this product.
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March 23, 2016
will it will leave dark spots on face after using it
November 13, 2013
When used correctly, it works!

Pros:

u18 prescription is free
Only need a small amount
No side affects (wasn't for me)

Cons:

tube is small
takes a while to kick in

I've used many products before which are supposed to be the miracle cream or the acne solution. But none of them work so I was sceptical about trying this one but was praying it would work. I was exited at first because it was prescribed from a doctor and I instantly thought this stuff must work! So a week pasted from me applying the cream once a night, and well i couldn't really see a change, the redness of my skin had reduced, but that was about it. So i thought okay it's only a week (my doctor told me i would have to wait around 3-8). The next week past, a few pimples had died done, but small new ones still arose which really got me down. But it was only the second week so I wasn't that far in. Third week pasted as still nothing, applying once a night, everyday, no change from week 2. I'd had enough, i started looking over the internet and found this website, and it all changed. I watched the regime video on the homepage of this website, and thought I'd give it ago. After the first night, I could see a difference! A real major one! So with the correct regime it will work!
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April 28, 2011

Pros:

gets ride of acne within a month!
no initial breakout

Cons:

after 3 years your face gets used to the product

I started using this medicine when i started high school. it worked really fast and it was effective. But during my senior year i started getting acne again. They werent severe but it wasnt working as well as it used too. and now ive been off benzacline for 7 months and trying new perscriptions but so far nothing has worked on my acne. so basically benzacline is great but you have to have a back up plan for the future.
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August 10, 2010

Pros:

dries out pimples, clears skin

Cons:

must apply consistently onto face. Once you stop using this cream, ance may comes back probably due to anti-biotic resistance.

I have been using benzaclin for about two years now, on and off. I have recently run out of refills and have noticed ance forming again. In addition to using benzaclin I also use clindamycin-hopefully I spelled it correctly- and am worried that these medications will have to always be applied in order to keep acne away. However, by using these medications all the time, I will become resistant to them causing my acne to emerge thereafter. I am worried that I will destroy my oil glands in which case will worsen my acne.
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December 8, 2009

Pros:

see the difference quickly

Cons:

dosen't clear skin completely.Expensive

Used for 4 months. Good results at first but still have small spots on face and back. Quite expensive but seems to be working though you should allow a few months for it to completely clear apparently. Used every single night for 4 months and moisturize in the morning. After using it i still don't have clear skin.
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November 24, 2009

Pros:

Gets rid of acne scars and reduces swelling and scarring of new acne.

Cons:

Initially can make skin irritated. Skin may appear red and become dry.

Stick with this product. After the first few uses, I could already tell that Benzaclin was improving the appearance of my skin and healing my acne. Do not get discouraged if you still get breakouts after using Benzaclin for a few weeks, it may take longer to get results but it is worth the wait. Be patient and you will see great results. This product works great on acne scars.
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October 25, 2009

Pros:

See results fairly soon. Seems to work very well if used as part of a routine.

Cons:

None really except it can dry out your skin.

Ok, I have been using this product for about a year now. With my experience fighting pimples and blackheads, this product will work great if you use it while also doing the following things: 1. Use an oil-free moisturizer 5-10 minutes after applying product.(I use Aveeno) 2. Use it over night. 3. Drink a lot of water! 4. Try not to touch your face too often. 5. Eat foods with a lot of vitamins in them. 6. Stay away from fast foods and oily foods like pizza. 7. Keep your stomach's digestion in check by eating lots of fiber. (Bad digestion means your stomach has too much acid which can lead to it not absorbs enough nutrients.)
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October 22, 2009

Pros:

Worked great. absolutely wonderful.

Cons:

Can bleach your clothes,

I had been using Aveda, but went travelling in South America and thought it may be cumbersome to travel with a bunch of bottles. For that entire month, I just used sensitive skin wet wipes (to clean my face, as I was in a place with only 4 hrs of running water a day) + an old duac prescription from 5 yrs ago (at night). I thought the dust and air pollution would aggravate my acne, but I have never seen my skin so clear, and neither had anyone else. They all commented that I was 'glowing' upon my return. Was it the Duac? or the lack of pollutants? or South America, in general? I will never know. I cannot afford a $200 dollar 'kit'. They have now added a moisturizer as an excuse to jack up the price even further. Try being uninsured and affording this stuff. Puh-lease.
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August 13, 2009

Pros:

Works well on the stubborn acne on my back/chest/shoulders and isn't too drying there.

Cons:

Burns a bit when used on face. BLEACHES CLOTHING LIKE CRAZY.

I've been prescribed several different creams for the acne on my back during the past six years, and Duac is the first one I've ever really been satisfied with. It consistently clears up my body breakouts, just as it should. It does, however, have to be used DAILY, otherwise you'll notice the repercussions. Also, it contains benzoyl peroxide, so it has bleached a lot of my clothing, but I suppose there's not much that can be done about that. All in all, I'm quite the contented user!
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