Generic Name: Duac (benzoyl-peroxide-clindamycin-topical)
Duac Reviews
For Acne "After dealing with acne for almost a decade, it shattered my confidence. I didn't attend my sister's wedding because of my acne. I cried and felt suicidal. I tried EVERYTHING. Finally, I went to my doctor who prescribed Duac along with Lymecycline. Oh my God!! I saw results within 3 days, my blackheads and redness went down. Everyone started seeing improvements, and my confidence shot up, which made me perform better in school and clubs. This, I cannot stress enough, literally saved my life! This was the last thing I was willing to try, if it didn't work, I don't think I would be here today."
For Acne "So I've always had big, painful cysts and small pimples. I turned 27 and thought I've had enough, if I haven't grown out of this now, I never will. So I went to my GP and got Duac. I started using it every morning and evening, a light layer on my face in November. It's now January, and I have never had such perfect skin. Ever. I love this product, it changed my life. There are some side effects at the beginning, but honestly, just be patient. I got SUPER dry, red skin around my mouth and chin for 2 weeks, and the acne didn't go for a month. It's a bit of a tough time, as you're sore from spots as well as dryness, but just trust the process! I switched my moisturizer to bio oil gel, which is okay to use on the face, and it helps to reduce spot scars and discoloration. It is a heavy-duty moisturizer, but you need it, especially to begin with. Everyone in my life keeps commenting on how fresh my skin looks. My only regret is I didn't use it sooner. Honestly, don't waste any time, go get this stuff. XX"
For Acne "I didn't have bad acne whatsoever, it was just random spots that kept on coming and going, and I just wanted to get rid of them! I was so embarrassed to take my makeup off in front of my boyfriend and friends because I felt so ugly, which resulted in me wearing more and more makeup every day (which probably didn't help my skin much more). But once I got prescribed this by the doctors, it was the best ever! Although it left me with dry skin, it was so good. I felt fresher, and the best part was that people started to notice I wasn't bothered about taking my makeup off! I'm a 19-year-old girl, and it's all about makeup and looking good nowadays, and spots/acne are awful to have. Hope this helps!!"
For Acne "All I can say is wow! Fantastic product. I've had acne for about 20 years. I'm 34, and nothing worked for me. At my age and still spotty, it's very depressing. Then my doctor told me about Duac. I used it for about a week, and my face went a bit dry, so I gave it a couple of days and started again. Now my face is completely clear, and my scars have faded! If you have acne, then this is amazing! I've never been so happy with my skin, and I'm getting married soon, and over the moon that my face will be clear for that."
For Acne "If I could I would give Duac a zero rating I would. Do not use if you have sensitive skin!! I only applied it twice on my acne and it completely burned my skin, I had extremely painful red rash on my face for 3 days. Now on the 5th day after using it, my skin is extremely dry and scaly to the point I can't open my mouth properly or laugh because I'm scared it's gonna split and get infected. It is the worst experience ever. In agony with my face for 5 days. Hoping it will get better soon."
For Acne "I was prescribed this cream by my doctor, and it's brilliant! I've seen a lot of comments saying that it burns and it made people's faces itchy, but not everyone has the same skin. Our skin will react in different ways. But I have to say, after the 1st time of using it, the blackheads on my nose got smaller. I would highly recommend this cream. However, it does leave my skin a bit dry and flaky, but on the instruction sheet, it says you can use a perfume-free moisturizer or stop using it for a couple of days."
For Acne "This cleared up my cystic hormonal acne. It's only been 2 weeks since I began using it. I have no active spots. I have had constant breakouts for 2 years with usually 3 or 4 cysts at once! I tried everything I could get my hands on: topical creams, antibiotics, going gluten and dairy-free for 5 months, sunbeds, tea tree oil, Aztec healing clay. I took tetracycline for almost a year, tried salicylic acid, Vichy Normaderm range, Clearasil, Clean and Clear, honey masks, so much more I can't even remember! Hundreds of euros spent and not one worked. Within 2 weeks, all my spots flattened and began to heal, now my skin is 90% clear, all I have is scars. I remove my makeup with micellar water, then wash my face with Cetaphil cleanser and use Duac."
For Acne "Great product, but the side effects are awful! I've been using Duac for a week now, and literally all of my blackheads have disappeared. It's amazing! My spots have also shrunk in size a lot and have almost healed, and my scars are fading too. The only trouble I have had with Duac is that when I first put it on, it dried my skin out a lot and made it extremely flaky. Then, when I continued to use it, applying it on most of the area of my face, I woke up the next morning and both of my cheeks were burning, bright red, and really itchy. I stopped using it for a couple of days until the redness had gone and then applied a smaller amount, but still, the burning and itchy sensation has returned."
For Acne "So I got so anxious, and my self-confidence was so low to the point where I hated leaving the house because of my acne. My mum made me book an appointment with the GP to get advice on my acne because it was red, and although not cystic, it was really affecting me and my life. The doctor gave me a prescription for Duac, and a week later the results were amazing, and my face became so clear that about three or four months later and five repeat prescriptions later, I don't need to wear foundation. Perhaps the odd application of concealer to make me feel a tad bit better and look more awake, but my cheeks, forehead, and chin have never been this clear in my teen years! However, I do find it to be itchy, hence I came here to see if I should stop, but I don't think I can risk my acne coming back. Just suggesting not to apply too much and follow the dose! Very itchy, but moisturizing is key. Thank you, Duac, ya lifesaver!"
For Acne "I have had pretty bad skin for about four years now; usually just large whiteheads in my T-zone in particular, but they seem to scar awfully, and it was really starting to affect my confidence. I had tried everything, and nothing seemed to work, but then I went to my doctor, and he prescribed me Duac. I have never been so thankful! In around three months of use, my skin has almost completely cleared up, and my scars have faded so much! I have experienced no itchiness or burning on application; I'm not sure if this is because I moisturize before I put the product on, but I would recommend doing so."
For Acne "Honestly, this cream is a MIRACLE! About 3 years ago, my skin was full of spots and acne, and I had blackheads all in my T-zone, and they never went away. I went to my doctor as I couldn't stand looking in the mirror anymore. He gave me this, and yes, it gave me very bad, painful, red skin and peeling skin, but after a few weeks, it went away, and you could see a difference in my spots in a few days as my family was commenting on it. I did it for 12 weeks, and my face was COMPLETELY clear. I was so happy. Then, after about a month, it all came back, so I went back to the doctors. He said I should try the cream again but for as long as I needed it. I'm still using it now, and that was nearly a year ago. My face is clear, and it's because of this cream."
For Acne "For those of us talking about dry skin (particularly sillylilly), I had this issue too. It was so bad that my skin was flaking and peeling, and it hurt to even touch it! After a lot of research, I found that you need to avoid any areas where the skin is especially thin, so around and under the eyes, nose, and mouth. You can use something like Vaseline, Pawpaw, or Aquaphor and apply it to those areas as a barrier."
For Acne "I had acne really bad about 2 - 3 years ago. I tried everything I could do for about a year, and nothing worked. I went to the doctor, and as I suffer from dry skin too, he gave me E45 and Duac gel. At night, I wash my face with a gentle face wash, put my E45 on, let it sink in, then put Duac all over! I saw results in a week or 2. It's the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I'm still using it to this day, 3 years on. As if I don't use it for a month, I tend to come up in spots, so I use it every night. Best thing ever. Highly recommend."
For Acne "I've only been on this for around two weeks, my acne has improved drastically, the only thing that has helped it so far! Since I was on a pharmacy bought acne cream before this, my face has built up a tolerance and I don't suffer from any of the side effects. One thing I would say is just to be patient in the first few days as you won't see a result immediately."
For Acne "I went to the doctor from experiencing mild acne, especially on my forehead. I have combination skin, oily and dry in different places. Also scarring from previous acne. The doctor prescribed the cream Duac, she told me to wear it at night before I go to bed and wash my face off in the morning. It's been a few days now, and I already see a change. No new pimples are appearing, old acne clearing, and past scars are fading. It is, in my opinion, very effective and quick. However, it does dry out your skin, but as long as you moisturize, it should be fine. I would definitely recommend this product."
For Acne "Been suffering from mild to moderate acne for about a year. At 30 years old and having never really suffered as a teenager, I've found it quite distressing and upsetting. Ten days ago, I gave up on over-the-counter creams and went to the doctor. He prescribed me Duac 5%, and WOW is all I can say. This is a miracle product. After just 3 days, I saw a noticeable improvement in my skin and actually woke up every day excited to look in the mirror to see how much better it was! I'm now on day 10, and my skin is almost clear. Highly recommend this, only advice - invest in a good moisturizer. Can be quite drying but does exactly what you want it to and FAST."
For Acne "I was given samples from my GP. Started to use it after the second night I notices a huge difference. My acne caused my polycystic ovarian syndrome symptoms (I don't have it only the symptoms) started to get smaller. The redness is slowly going & I've noticed one side has significantly reduced with acne. Using it on my pores and blackhead as well and they have shrunk. Only down side is it stains bed sheets but apart from that no negative review. Hoping this works permanently so I don't need to go on Roaacutane."
For Acne "I'm 15 and have been using this for just under a month. The first week it made my face really red, dry, and itchy, but I just used some moisturizer an hour after I put it on, or just put up with it. Now, after a few weeks, it does not burn or anything, pimples have cleared up so much! I have not even been consistent in using it as it is the holidays, but lately I have been and they are already clearing up! I have pimples all over my face, my forehead and temple have pretty much cleared, just waiting on the chin. Along with a good cleanser, this stuff is amazing!"
For Acne "I had a breakout of acne all over my forehead and chin. After 4 days of using Duac, my skin has completely healed up and even without leaving the red marks I usually get when a spot has gone. Very impressed. Will not be using anything else other than Duac from now on!"
For Acne "Ok, I've never posted a review but just had to for this stuff, it has changed my life!!! I put up with hormonal acne for years. I went to my doctor and asked for acne medication, but as I was going to be trying to conceive again soon, he didn't want to give me oral medication but gave me the Duac cream to try... It lasts 2 months, and honestly, it cleared my acne up within 3-4 weeks... I saw improvements straight away... I still got the odd pimple in that time, but my biggest fear was that I would stop the cream and they would all come back. Well, I used it for the full 2 months, and I'm sooooo happy to say I literally have not had another single pimple since I stopped using it, and that was 2 months ago!! Every time I feel my soft, smooth face, I just can't believe it."
For Acne "I am 29 years old and a regular acne sufferer. I have comedones, blackheads, pimples which are not nice at all. So I went to visit a dermatologist just last Sep.2014 and she prescribed me Duac Gel to be use once daily at night after cleansing and been using it until now and it shows great improvement. One tube is good enough to be use for two months after opening and not that expensive. Just follow your doctor's instruction. My acne is mild to moderate and I recommend this one."
For Acne "What an amazing product. I have struggled with acne for about 10 years (now 22). My entire T-zone has always had blackheads, which (although not good for the skin) I have been extracting almost every second day. It has made me extremely frustrated that no matter how much money I spend on keeping my skin healthy, it was always a temporary fix. I wanted an alternative to the pill as I was terrified of the side effects it came with. The doctor gave me Duac. I have been using this product every night (after I moisturize), and I am now on my fifth day - ALL OF MY BLACKHEADS ARE GONE. Don't ask me how! I have not had any peeling, dryness, redness, or burning. There is only a small tingling sensation when applied. This is a lifesaver of a product."
For Acne "Using Duac once daily (10 mg + 50 mg gel) cream. At age 44, I started to get acne. Reading previous reviews, I was cautious about this cream, but the results are great. You have to use this sparingly - no matter how tempting it is to put loads on if your skin is bad. It took a week before my skin cleared up. In the evening, I spread a tiny amount on the T-zone area, and it's enough to keep spots away. If my skin starts looking red or dry, I will skip a night of not putting the cream on that area. Yes, my skin will look a little shiny the next day from the oils, but I don't get spots, and it allows my skin to recover. I would recommend you exfoliate once a week to remove dead, dry skin too. I will continue to use this cream until my skin calms down."
For Acne "I got prescribed this a few month ago and I seen a difference within a week or so UNTIL I noticed how dry and flaky my skin was getting I couldn't bare it no longer as I was itch, itch and itch HOWEVER I was back to my doctors and got prescribed the same stuff only this time I am going to give it time and hope for the best results."
For Acne "TERRIBLE CREAM! before DUAC, I didn’t have textured skin, fine lines, pore issues, no dryness. I could use anything without it clogged pores/causing acne. However, I do struggle with minor breakouts on my forehead/cheeks. My skin is fine most months but acts up so I was put on Zinerty. Zinerty is good but spots would always reappear. When I first started using Duac, I broke out, tiny little spots ALL OVER MY FACE. I didn’t get much help from the doctors either. My skin hasn’t been the same since, I've noticed tiny fine lines near the corners of my forehead, textured skin something which I didn’t have before, dry, and overall not the same. I used to break out and the scars would fall off, marks would go by themselves but now, I have scars, marks etc. PLEASE be careful. If you’re suffering with minor breakouts not full blown acne, look into things before you decide to go ahead with DUAC."
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