Duac User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sam
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2020

For Acne "I have had acne around chin and jaw area for a few years. Really started to get me down. Tried Duac and just a few days in I saw the the redness was reduced. I've now been using for about 1 month and it has gotten rid of all of the big spots I had under the skin and has even helped with the scarring. I still have a few small spots at the surface but it has improved a lot. I did get some dryness at the start but this was solved with a very gentle and light moisturiser and was not a problem for me. I will continue using this as I am happy with the results and hoping I will see more improvement as I continue. I would recommend for anyone struggling with acne, it hasn’t completely gotten rid of all my spots but has reduced them dramatically."

• Anonymous
• November 13, 2018

For Acne "Quick question how do you store duac when you get home , fridge or cupboard !!! Just started course and info leaflet has two storage instructions . Okay I see it is in the fridge for the pharmacist or for patients if they haven't opened it, but once you open it it is just keep in a cool dry place, but once open the expiry is 2 months."

• Han
• June 22, 2015

For Acne "I have been using duac for around 6 months maybe a bit longer and although i have noticed a difference with my spots i really dislike the fact in makes my skin so dry. I would however recommend it to anyone suffering with acne who doesnt mind the dryness as it does appear to clear it up."

• abi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2019

For Acne "I started using Duac about 3 months ago, with quite bad spots on my forehead. I began noticing a change a week into using the cream, and now it has shrunk all my spots and has stopped any new ones coming. Best I've ever used and I didn't have any dry/red skin as a side effect either. Amazing!"

• Jen
• August 19, 2016

For Acne "I went to my dermatologist after suffering throughout my teenage years with acne. They prescribed me Duac gel. The first few days of using it my skin was fine, apart from a few red, patchy areas of skin. In my second week of using it I was in constant pain. My face was inflamed, swollen, incredibly dry and unbearably sore. I decided to stop using it and allowed my skin to recover from my traumatic ordeal, I had honestly never felt worse about myself. I then decided to give it another go, but this time using it for an hour a day, every other day. Once I felt my skin had acclimatised I did an hour every day. Now I can apply it over night without any redness or dryness. My skin has cleared up so much, but i recommend acclimatising your skin."

• Anonymous
• November 16, 2015

For Acne "I've been using this medication for over a week now and it's made my skin extremely dry, I can't apply foundation without it looking patchy regardless of the amount of moisturiser I use morning and night alongside primer. It's broken my face out with pimples. I didn't even have pimples to start of with-the medication was for scaring. I am so dissapointed with this because it's further spoilt my skin"

• Nickn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2017

For Acne "This is amazing! I would say I have moderate acne, and a lot of redness and acne scars. I have been using this gel for approximately 10 days and my skin is SO clear now! I have had comments from my friends on how clear my skin looks and what products I have been using. I have even been confident enough to go out the house without makeup due to my skin being so clear, which I haven't been able to do in a few years! I would definitely recommend this gel."

• Duac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2020

For Acne "I was prescribed Duac gel by my doctor and it definitely did not work. I get the hormonal pimple here and there, and I generally have really good skin. However, after I used the duac gel, my face broke out a week later. I now have painful, cystic acne that is getting worse everyday. My doctor said it was a reaction to the cream and to stop immediately. Still waiting to see any signs of improvement after a week of not using."

• Paz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

For Acne "I went to my dr after dealing with on going hormonal acne since stopping birth control. Baring in mind I have tried absolutely everything to help it naturally, this was my last resort. I was really sceptical as I know my acne doesn't really respond well to acne treatments. I was surprised, a day after using it my skin looked so much better. It doesn't excessively dry out my skin like other acne treatments and it actually keeps the acne away. So happy I have it!"

• hey
• January 10, 2016

For Acne "My acne was really bad I took some tablets and then that cleared my skin from acne but not the spots so I went to my docter and she gave me this. I'm still using it butIi can see a lot of improvment thank you DUAC"

• megan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2019

For Acne "I am a teen who has had severe acne for two years with red angry spots and whiteheads I was prescribed Duac which I have been going on it for week now. It hasn't taken away all my spots but has shrunk them considerably it doesn't sting but can cause redness and can make your face feel very tight. If you use make-up wash it off in the morning because it will come up really wierd under foundation and flakey and I would recommend using moisturiser before using and in the morning. I'm not getting and new spots coming either :)"

• Seedy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2016

For Acne "I am a 20 yr old female and I began breaking out with acne at the age of 15, I suffered from both dry and oily skin. I tried nearly every kind of commercial facial scrub there was. I would pop the pimples and then apply toothpaste which would leave scars. I applied nearly every condiment I could find in the pantry to my face - I did in fact find that honey helped get rid of my blackheads. Desperate, I consulted my GP and prescribed me with DUAC. After two weeks of using this product my acne was pretty much gone without leaving scars and my skin was looking flawless. I gradually stopped using DUAC and so now I only wash my face with Medicated Soap and moisturise. Highly recommended just ensure you're using a good moisturiser in the mornings."

• Keert...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2017

For Acne "I never really had acne but around 2 years ago, I started to get pimples on my hairline but nothing too serious. I went to the doctor and he prescribed me Duac. Though my pimples cleared away, my skin got extremely dry, to the point where I was so embarrassed to go anywhere cos my skin was so flaky and dry. I was so upset because it just didn't go away. After about an year, I went to the dermatologist and he prescribed me this this cream called 'ELIDEL' (prescription only), which basically saved my life, after about a couple months my skin was much better. so after multiple visits to the doctor and almost 2 years later, my skin is finally close to how it used to be. so in short be careful when you use Duac, but I would recommend never using"

• User
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2021

For Acne "So I’ve been on the Duac cream for around 8 weeks now and it started working well after 2/3 weeks but unfortunately my skin broke out at about 4/5 weeks and now on my 8th week it’s starting to improve because it’s finished purging. I suggest people should stick with the cream because it’s normal to purge after a month of the cream but on the 7-8th week it should start to get better and hopefully I will have significantly clearer skin by the 10-12th week. I also experienced really dry skin, redness and because I didn't put the cream on my moustache area by mistake it looked horrible as my cheeks and everything was red and that area was milk white so make sure you use the cream everywhere on your face if you want your face to be the same color all over ."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 16, 2016

For Acne "I have very sensitive skin and am prone to dry/itchy skin however Duac has not affected me in this way at all. Duac literally got rid of all my spots on my forehead within a few uses, and not only that, but that was 3 years ago and I haven't suffered since. I use it every now and then on the odd spot but that's all...Duac is a miracle!!!"

• spark...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 22, 2015

For Acne "I'm 15 years old and I've been on this treatment for around about a year. Straight away when I started using it my skin totally cleared up within weeks. I stopped using the treatment for around about 2-3 weeks and I immediately noticed within a week of not using it my spots had came back. I couldn't get hold of the duac because there was a manufacturing problem but when I could get it again and I started using it my spots wouldn't go away. It took around 2 month to get clear skin the first time around but the second it took around 8 months. Another problem I've had with duac is about 2-4 times I've used the duac its burnt my face so I've had to rub it off and it tends do give me really flakey,dry, tight skin. Overall i think its really good"

• Duac...
• September 15, 2021

For Acne "If you are doubtful about using duac please give it a try. I had cystic acne through my 20s and honestly thought nothing would get rid of it, roaccutane sorted it but then it came back in my 30s and I thought I have tried everything had the best out there and it still came back. The doc offered me duac once daily and I thought it would be about as useless as the others and I have probably used them all at some point, but duac really does work with near enough immediate effect, luckily for me I didn't really get side effects but my face has had some rough spots on it. Hope my comment helps somebody anyway"

• Emma
• August 8, 2017

For Acne "(Uk) started this cream when my hormonal acne + stress made my skin a bit of a mess.. probably about 2/3 years ago. In the beginning, this stuff is AMAZING! I mean, it cleared my skin to perfection within a few months, however (I don't know if it's the same for everyone, but for me) this isn't a long term solution :( maybe my skin became resistant to it, I'm not sure, but after a few months, it seemed to stop working. I stopped using it for a year or so to try and get rid of the resistance, and started again a few months ago. It was definitely not as effective as the first time. It has a little effect, seems to keep massive breakouts at bay but by no means does it clear my skin or prevent new ones unfortunately."

• jek
• April 12, 2016

For Acne "I've only been using Duac for 5 days but my skin is already so much clearer. I'm experiencing the dryness and peeling, but I can count the amount of new spots I've had since using it on one hand. Usually when I get up in the morning I can expect to see at least 3 new spots on various parts of my face, so it's a huge improvement for me. I was put on it because I obsessively pick at my skin (which is linked with my anxiety) and so, the more blemishes I have, the more I damage my face. So far, Duac is really helping me to leave my face alone and I hope it will continue this way. If anyone has a similar problem I would recommend at least giving it a try."

• Steph
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2018

For Acne "Before trying Duac I had tried loads of expensive serums, creams, gels, rollers, diets to no avail. I finally saw my GP 3 weeks ago and she prescribed me a combined treatment of Duac gel and doxycycline. Initially the Duac caused a burning effect, this lasted for about a week. It literally felt and looked like it was burning the top layer of my skin off. I pushed on having read that this was common and not a reaction, heading into week two I started to get excited! Patches of my skin were already starting to clear up and the burning and flaking wasn’t as bad. Week 3 and my skin looks amazing! I have a couple of teeny spots but not pus filled and my skin is so smooth, even, non greasy and glowing!! I swear it looks like it did when I was 20!! I am blown away! My chest is almost clear, my back is getting there. I’m just so happy with the results so far. My advise to people starting out is to push through that initial horrible part because it’s sooooo worth it. Good luck everyone."

• Tara...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2017

For Acne "Have been using the cream for about a week, on my jawline/cheek where after several months of failed creams, face washes, I was recommended this cream by my gp. Admittedly it has left my skin v.dry and is getting flakey, but is also getting rid of the acne. Be careful that you do wash your hands afterwards, and not to touch affected area after applying cream, as I have unwittingly the first 2/3 nights caused the cream to spread to areas where I have no acne, causing the skin to dry out. Am interested to see as others have commented before, as to whether or not the dryness eases up after my skin acclimatises to the cream. Would definitely recommend intense moisturising on affected area."

• Swansy
• June 5, 2015

For Acne "Ive been using duac cream for 2 years now and honestly it's the best thing I've ever had. I didn't really have acne just dark patches on my face, and it has cleared them up so well better than other facial products. Only annoying thing is my face gets very dry, and went I put makeup on my face cracks, but I just over moisturise. Definatly recommend duac cream though, gave me so much more confidence"

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2009

For Acne "I used to use this cream before and never got any side effects so I came back on it and guess what? Got all the side effects possible. It is red and burning. Only came off for a few months. Anyone using this cream for the first time please do a skin test on your arm because putting it straight on your skin and having a reaction to it is really painful. "

• amyjow
• November 18, 2017

For Acne "I've always suffered with acne however following two roaccutane treatments and Epiduo (which was amazing!!) for two years it was well under control....until Epiduo stopped working. After a huge hormonal breakout on my 30th birthday I was at my wits end thinking acne had come back full force. I researched Isotrex gel and had high hopes but it didn't work at all after 11 weeks I realised I needed something else. Less than 8 days ago I went to my GP requesting Duac - since I put this on my face I haven't had a single spot and my skin looks how it used to do. No new spots, no daily whiteheads and no red peeling face! It's completely clear. This is the first time in 4 months that I dare go out the house without makeup! Please give it a try"

• Chars...
• November 15, 2015

For Acne "I've been using Duac gel for around two years now. I know it's supposed to be a 12 week treatment for acne however when I first used this I had acne and I used it for maybe two weeks and my acne was gone. Once I stop using Duac gel I get the odd spots so I just use it everyday to prevent my spots coming back and I take a two week break every three months. I live in the UK so I get this product prescribed to me and a prescription on the NationalHealthService here is "