Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical and Burning: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2009

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I went to a new dermatologist because my acne is out of control. I've had acne for 10 years, and this is the worst it has ever been. He gave me Acanya for the morning, and it stings so bad I could cry. My face turns red, it's tight, burning, and not improving. I've been using Acanya for almost a week, I know results might take longer. As for now, I am not happy. Just be warned, it is very drying and can make your day uncomfortable."

• Pau...
• October 5, 2009

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "For me, Benzaclin works wonders. I'm a 37-year-old male who had some problems with acne as a teenager. Accutane cleared those up. Unfortunately, my condition regressed as I got older. Benzaclin completely controls my acne. My skin clears up after using it for a week or so. I use it every evening. In the mornings, I use a topical moisturizer safe for oily skin to avoid dryness. Keep it out of your eyes-- it burns."

• Jes...
• January 21, 2014

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've only been using this for 4 days so far. I put it all over my face because it says to use on the 'area' that is spot-prone, and all of my face gets spotty, though not at the same time. I have pretty sensitive skin anyway, but this stuff burns! And my face is red raw for the next 3 or 4 hours. I put it on in the evening, and by morning, I'm no longer red and stinging. It has also made me extremely dry and flaky and tight-skinned, which is to be expected, but I can't bear it, so I put on moisturizer almost immediately afterwards, which may be slowing down the process. It hasn't helped my acne yet, but I'm hoping with a little patience and pain tolerance it will do the job!"

• Anonymous
• October 25, 2010

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've been using it for 3 days now, only at night. I have combination skin normally, and this gel doesn't dry out my skin like other topical creams. My face is clearing up very nicely. By the way, I have cystic acne, and there is no burning or stinging like other reviewers have experienced. Everyone's skin is different, but I would highly recommend trying Acanya."

• Ano...
• February 1, 2015

For Acne "I cannot tell you how much this has changed my life! I was always afraid to go to the dermatologist because it would cost too much. Finally, I sucked it up and went. I was prescribed clindamycin phosphate benzoyl peroxide gel for morning application and adapalene for at night. The gel does dry your face out, more when you first start using it. At first, my face was really irritated and red after applying, and it lasted for about a month. I stuck through it, and it was so worth it. I might get a pimple every few months now, and I suffered from cystic acne before. I really, really suggest sticking with it even though it will burn your face for the first few weeks."

• Han...
• September 16, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Be warned. This product is a strong chemical and should not be applied all over 'the affected area' that has healthy skin with a couple of blocked pores/comedones, but ONLY ON SPOTS. I've burned my skin with this product. Trying to recover this dry, patchy, red mess has caused new breakouts. I also got 3 new breakouts after the first application. After the second, they got smaller in size (for that, it gets a better rate than 1). After the 3rd, I looked like I've been attacked. I've stopped using it and won't continue due to a bad reaction. My skin is at an all-time low, and I would have been better off without it."

• Bba...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Used this for two days only at night. It may have reacted with my usual night moisturizer, but my skin broke out into a red, burning rash. My skin is scaly and itchy. I stopped using this product and hope I am able to find something that won't cause a reaction. It is too bad because there have been some great reviews, although it doesn't work for my skin type at all. It has been over two straight days of burning, red, swollen, and irritated skin on my face. I didn't use a large amount either."

• Att...
• February 26, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Was prescribed this just a week ago and was told to use it twice a day after washing my face for my acne. I did this, but it has left my face all dry, itchy, patchy, and some parts of my face look like it's been burned. I've stopped using it now, and I won't be ever using this again. It slightly worked on calming down my acne spots, but this cream has made my face look a thousand times worse."

• Col...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 15, 2015

For Acne "After four years of using this on and off, I still have acne. This cream does work well, but I fail to use it 2 times a day like I was instructed because it dries my face so much. If you're thinking about getting this cream, do it. It does work really well, but it does dry your face so much and burns a bit."

• Hap...
• April 22, 2021

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I had rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis on my entire face. It was red and flaky with little bumps everywhere apart from under my eyes. I was prescribed Duac with doxycycline and steroid cream. The first couple of days the texture of my skin improved, and it was less angry. I felt Duac was slightly burning though, but I pushed on. After a week or so of use, this changed, and I started waking up with swelling around my eyes. I decided I had to stop use as my skin was also left so dry and stinging during the day that I couldn’t even stand water on it. Continued on for a bit with my other meds, and my face was completely clear for over 6 months. My issues returned recently, so I started Duac again with doxy and Celestone. I wash off Duac after an hour, then use Celestone. I have some redness and drying, but it’s bearable. Clearing up nicely so far, only mild swelling on day 2. Tip: 50+ sunscreen during the day."

• Dan...
• September 24, 2016

For Acne "This stuff works. I was probably just like you. Reading this and looking at all the reviews saying, 'just be patient' and wondering when I could look back and say the same... here I am about 1 month later telling you. It works!!! I've used this with Retin-A Micro + Solodyn for about 1 month now, and I gotta say this stuff works great. It burns a bit and makes you worse before you get better, but after 2-3 weeks you'll be fine. USE MOISTURIZER!!! Overall, VERY happy!"

• All...
• January 13, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "So I was prescribed Duac on Monday, the 11th, by my doctor after trying three different types of treatment, which didn't really work! I know it's early days, but I have seen slight improvement already! I have had no side effects at all, no burning sensation, no flaking skin, it doesn't make my makeup go cakey either! I absolutely love this so far!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2013

For Acne "A lifesaver. I am 25, and I've never had a problem with acne until about 5 months ago. I tried everything I could think of, and nothing worked until this. I was nervous about using anything else topical because my skin is so sensitive, but this didn't burn or sting at all the first time I applied it. It did bring the active zits to a head quickly, but it also healed them quickly as well. I have had no new zits, and it has dramatically reduced the redness of old scars. After a couple of days of using this, it is making my face burn and itch a little, it feels like I have a sunburn, but it's not red. I've been using it in the morning and at night. Overall, I'd say please give this one a try. Truly saved me."

• Sco...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 20, 2015

For Acne "This is the best anti-acne solution there is. Reading most of the other reviews, I can see people are not using it correctly. A dermatologist in Scotland put me onto this (Duac 12mg/g 50mg/g gel) and explained it is to be used sparingly. i.e., do not rub it all over your face or it will not only burn and dry your skin (which in turn will cause your sebaceous glands to activate to moisturize your skin, which can lead to getting more acne infections) but also make your system more resistant to the antibiotic. Important: Apply to each pimple individually and slightly around the area, not all over your face or back. I have since been given another tube of Duac in Romania that is weaker (10mg/g 30mg/g) and found this still works, might be better for some."

• ash...
• December 3, 2009

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I have been using Benzaclin along with antibiotics prescribed by my doctor for almost a week now. My face has cleared up so much, and I am so thankful for this product. I use it twice a day, and although my sensitive skin burns like crazy and gets a little red. It's worth it because I can see dramatic results. The burning gets a little better each time I put it on, I'm sure it's just cleaning out my pores. I would recommend this product to anyone with acne."

• m45...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Awful product. Did not do anything it was supposed to. I have very, very mild acne. I wouldn't even call it acne, just pimples. And every time I have tried to use Acanya, it hasn't helped with any pimples and just left my face red and burned the next day. This redness stays for at least 4 days. It's so embarrassing and not worth it for a product that just makes your pimples more obvious because of huge red spots. Awful product. Throwing it in the garbage so I never have the idea of using it again."

• pip...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Duac cleared my skin! I suffered with mild acne, so I cannot say what it will do for more severe acne, but in my opinion, it's worth trying. Duac is the only thing I’ve found that clears my closed comedones and whiteheads and gets rid of blackheads. Lots of people give Duac a bad name due to the side effects, but if you persevere through them, you will most likely see great results! I did suffer from the side effects fairly badly, I had a rash/burn on my cheeks and chin, had dry skin all over, and also got a rash on my neck despite not applying Duac to it. My advice with Duac is to slowly incorporate it into your skin care routine to allow your skin to adapt to it. Also, use a very hydrating moisturizer (even if you have oily skin) twice a day. Oh, and don’t put it on any clear areas of skin, or you’ll have unnecessary dryness and irritation."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2012

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "This cream worked really well and started clearing my face in a week or two. But now, anytime I go outside and have any sun contact, my face burns, gets blotchy, and looks swollen. I hate it, I have to stay inside all day if I apply it."

• blu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2021

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I have been told by many people that they can see a difference in my skin and how much less I’m breaking out, which is amazing! However, much like everyone else here, I am suffering from burns and dry, itchy skin. It has come to the point that even using moisturizer hurts for me to use. I’m hoping it goes down soon, and I think I’m gonna have to take a break for a few days."

• Emi...
• May 7, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I am a 23 y/o female and have had moderate acne since I was a teenager. I went to the dermatologist about 3 weeks ago, and she prescribed me Acanya for the morning, Ziana at night, and Minocycline twice a day. I can say I see a huge difference in my acne, I have had no new pimples since starting this treatment, and my acne marks are fading. My only issue is that the creams (mostly the Acanya) make my face red and burn very badly for an hour or so after applying, but that goes away. My lips are very dry and cracked as well. I do use a moisturizer, but I'm liberal with it because my face gets very oily."

• Jes...
• June 14, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "So I used this for four nights. As per dosage, I used a super small amount. 3rd application, my face burned really bad. Next morning, I woke up with a rash on my cheeks. 4th night, I avoided the irritated area but woke up the next day with a full face of eczema. I'd caution you, if you have eczema and your doctor still prescribes this (as mine did), be careful! Now I have a full face of steroid cream, and my acne is still there☹️. It did seem to be making some effect before the whole huge eczema outbreak."

• Dea...
• November 9, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."

• acn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I was on Accutane for 7 months. Something like that. And had no acne at all afterwards, but 6 months later I had a random terrible flare-up and used Onexton. Worked pretty well except I put too much on one area, so it kind of burnt my skin."

• EP1...
• May 9, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."

• Fla...
• August 8, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Have been on this and Retin-A for three weeks, and I'm amazed at the results. No new pimples at all. Virtually poreless, clear skin and very smooth. It does burn a bit at first, but following with CeraVe helps."