Duac and Dryness: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Con...
• July 4, 2016

For Acne "Very effective from the beginning! Although I came across a few side effects - redness, dryness, peeling of skin - this cream completely eliminated most of my acne. I particularly found it astonishing that over the space of a few months my cysts had decreased - in size - dramatically. They'd shrink and leak until they vanish, usually not leaving any scars, only marks - which will fade over a period of time. When my skin was feeling painful due to the side effects - stinging at night - I'd stop using Duac for a couple of days and moisturize up. Once the side effects decreased slightly, I'd go back on it. I took Duac alongside the antibiotic erythromycin - however, I didn't find that drug effective."

• Sam...
• August 11, 2015

For Acne "I love Duac! It completely helped clear up my acne last year alone! This was my most favorite acne-treating product alongside Quinoderm 10%, which I can no longer get anywhere! I rate Duac a 7/8 out of 10 as it was great but wasn't as good as Quinoderm 10%. I still use Duac every night before I go to bed. I do still have some spots/scars, but comparing my face this year to how bad it was last year, wow, big change, and I believe Duac has improved my skin so much. Sometimes it makes my skin dry, red, and sore, but that's only if I apply too much. It's keeping my skin under control, and I'm happy with that. I don't usually store Duac in the fridge. I'm hoping that eventually the spot phase, which has been going all through my teen years, will just disappear."

• Som...
• September 30, 2017

For Acne "I am 39, got a prescription for this Duac once-a-day cream and am 4 days into it. It is the 1%/5% one, but maybe the 1%/3% one would be kinder. In the area I get hit by acne more-my chin area-it is producing more, albeit smaller and painless pustules, even if it has wiped away one really big, ugly pustule spot in that area. Though grateful, I am now left with very dry, itchy, flaky skin where that spot was. No matter how much I moisturize, I am telling myself that it is only because my chin area needs more work and the cream brings these to the surface to then kill them eventually? Other parts of my face I apply it to are not left this way. Ease of use is fine. Oh yes, fridge storage is for pharmacists, not users. It says so in the leaflet."

• 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."

• Ani...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2015

For Acne "So far, it's been a good experience. I've been dealing with skin issues for the past year, but it wasn't until this past month, when I had my IUD removed, that I had a spike in hormones (which you can imagine made my skin go insane). My dermatologist prescribed me Duac, Minocycline, and Spinoloctane. I have yet to try the two other medications yet because I read reviews that there can be an initial breakout that is horrendous, or it can clear up completely in 2 weeks. However, so far, with the Duac, my skin has cleared up existing acne but is still not preventing new ones from forming. New ones aren't forming as fast as before (2-3 every day), but now it's like 1 every 3 days. It's doing a great job. SUPER drying, though. Moisturize!"

• Fay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2019

For Acne "Amazing! Took a course of vitamin B12 in a high dose, which caused awful acne (I don’t get acne).... I’m on day 3, and it’s pretty much gone! This product is drying, and you do need to bear in mind with all benzoyl peroxide products. I’d been using Acnecide prior to trying Duac, so my skin was already used to it, so I didn’t get any side effects, particularly other than my skin feeling a bit tight. However, if you do start this medication, power through! Maybe take a day’s break here, and you’ll thank yourself for persevering."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2017

For Acne "I started using this cream about 2 weeks ago - the first few days were fantastic, and it cleared up my spots straight away. However, after about a week, my skin became very red, dry, and incredibly itchy. I stopped using it about 3 days ago, however, my skin is still very red and itchy around my chin and jawline. It has cleared up the spots for now, however, the constant itching is not worth it. I won’t be going back to it."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

For Acne "I had acne since 2018. I started using Duac in September 2021. Acne has gone down and finally stopped. Only scarring left. This really worked for me. Godsend!! Also, I didn’t get any dryness, and I think this is because after application, I used CeraVe moisturizer on top (generous amount)."

• 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!!!"

• oll...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2018

For Acne "I've been using Duac gel for close to a month now. I have read reviews about this product, but it seems my case is different. I did not experience any form of dryness, itch, or redness. I just hope it works without these horrible experiences. Although my face is clearing little by little apart from the new ones coming out. I hope to comment with a better testimony next time."

• Vio...
• August 1, 2021

For Acne "Just wanted to share my experience with Duac gel. I am using this gel for more than a week together with Epi Duo gel. Every night I am using each one of them by rotation. I can say that my skin got improved really well, it's super clean and shiny. For me, there is no dryness, maybe because my face skin is really oily, so I don’t have this kind of problem. But my black spots disappeared, and also my pores got smaller. I am 34 years old and never had problems with the skin on my face. But this problem appeared after interrupting the contraceptives, I started to have this problem with acne. I am so happy because I can finally be more self-confident in myself. This product saved my life together with Epi Duo gel. Stay healthy, drink plenty of water, and exercise and diet will help improve your glow and health back to your skin!"

• lia...
• September 3, 2017

For Acne "This used to be my holy grail, and whilst over two years later it still works, it's definitely not as effective as it was when I started using it. I wouldn't say this is a long-term solution, however, when used with breaks in between, it seems to clear my acne up a bit, and I can certainly notice the difference. In combination with the pill, I find it does the job nicely, however, I've found my skin has sort of built up a resistance to it, which is a shame. The cream is extremely drying, so definitely use moisturizer if you do suffer from dry skin, and don't put it on at the start of the day and expect it to not linger if you're planning on putting makeup on even six hours later."

• 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."

• Joh...
• February 27, 2016

For Acne "I've had spots on my cheeks, neck, forehead, and the bridge between my eyebrows for ages, they never mature (into a whitehead) but just seem to stay and blend in with my skin, leaving my skin tense, dry, and dark, especially around the cheeks. I was prescribed 30g Duac on 19/02/16, so I shall return in about a month for an update, but after a week, I see no changes to my skin as of yet!"

• 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."

• unh...
• February 7, 2016

For Acne "Face has become very red, itchy, dry, and sore. Skin looks worse!"

• Bet...
• February 3, 2009

For Acne "I haven't experienced the stinging, but I am really dry- as to be expected since this is a 'drying agent.' I have been using it for almost a week."