Duac and Burning: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Dea...
• November 9, 2017

For Acne "The first time I used Duac, it was very effective, no irritation or symptoms after using it, but a bit dry on affected areas. After a while, I stopped using it as my skin was fine. When my acne came back, I began to use it again after about two weeks. The morning after applying it, my skin came out in large red blotches around affected areas, and it burned, was extremely itchy, and it was dry. I have tried to use it now again since a month of not using it, and the same has happened, won’t be using this product again."

• EP1...
• May 9, 2016

For Acne "Had the worst experience with this gel. I'm not the type to suffer from side effects, and I reacted badly to this. It burned my skin and went red raw for at least 4 to 5 days. It was also very, very dry. Having acne is horrible, but this cream is not worth it."

• Chl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2018

For Acne "I have never experienced having bad skin, I usually get the occasional hormonal spot. However, around April time, I started getting loads more spots. I wouldn’t say it was severe acne, but it brought down my self-esteem and confidence so much. I’m 23 and should not be getting outbursts like I did. I tried so many over-the-counter products like tea tree oil, Sudocrem, Clean and Clear, etc., and nothing worked. My friend recommended Duac to me, and it’s literally changed my life so much. I have really resilient skin, so haven’t experienced any dryness, burning, or tightening, etc. All it has done is clear up 90% of my spots in a month! I’ve just got another tube from my doctor, but this time the 5% to help tackle the more difficult ones on my chin that won’t budge! Overall, Duac has helped bring my confidence back!!!"

• Vic...
• May 12, 2016

For Acne "I get quite a few red spots only in my T-zone, along with loads of little red bumps on my forehead. I've been using Duac cream for about 5 days now, and I have seen quite a good improvement, especially on my forehead. However, my skin is bright red and flaky that it almost looks worse. I don't have as many spots at all, but my whole face is red and constantly burning to the point where I cry. Yes, it is good for spots, but for me, it's not worth it."

• Jod...
• February 1, 2014

For Acne "Prescribed by the doctor as after coming off the pill, I broke out in spots. First time I used it, I had a severe reaction. I felt a burning and tight sensation on my face, looked in the mirror, and it looked like I had been burnt. I took an antihistamine straight away. Nothing changed after 2 hours, so I attended the hospital, who advised me that I had received the worst allergic reaction they had ever seen."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2021

For Acne "Honestly, at first it did burn. I've been using it for around 2 months and can see barely any improvement. It does help get rid of blackheads, however, though :) When you use it, make sure your hair is tied out of your face, and don't rest your face on anything for at least 30 minutes or so because it does leave a bleach stain in some stuff sometimes."

• Sam...
• February 14, 2016

For Acne "40 yrs old & last year tried the progesterone-only pill for just 5 months (ceased that pill 4 months ago), but ever since, my once near-perfect skin has been plagued by constant hormonal spots. The doctor prescribed Duac & said it could cause redness & drying. I used this for 2 nights only, last Monday & Tuesday, applying just a very thin layer to all areas affected by spots as per the directions. By Wednesday afternoon, my skin had started going pink & itchy, so I didn't use it again. Woke up Thursday morning with red, itchy, burning patches all over, like port stain birthmarks, & it is still driving me crazy now, trying not to scratch, using moisturizers but to no joy - 5 days it has been like this, wish I had not used it."

• Rug...
• October 12, 2009

For Acne "Works well for acne, took for a week or two. Caused lots of irritation (burned), especially if I used daily."

• Rom...
• April 9, 2018

For Acne "I used this Duac gel only once, and it left my skin red, raw, and itchy, as well as dry. I am so worried. Will it ever go back to how it used to be? I much preferred my acne than this burnt skin."