Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical and Burning: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• January 26, 2011

For Acne "I just started using this product, and it's drying my skin pretty bad, but I understand that will go away soon as my face is used to the product. So far I've used it for about 3 days, and it has dried up some of the acne on my face, but I'm waiting for another week or two to see actual results. KEEP out of eyes though, my eyelids are burning and red, which I'm hoping will go away."

• kda...
• February 14, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I have been using Acanya for a while now because of my mild acne. I stopped using it for a few weeks because my skin was really clear. Now, I've been back on it, my skin is horrid. Every time I put it on, I get burns on my face, almost like sunburns. It worked really well in the beginning, but now all it's doing is burning my skin, and it's terrible."

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

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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!!!"

• Lor...
• December 17, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Thank God I read the reviews before applying this gel. I was planning to apply it all over my face just like my dermatologist suggested, but after reading about the possible effects, I decided to be cautious and apply the gel on one spot only. Acanya gel basically burned my skin, I have a red patch, and it looks irritated. I will not use this anymore. I would rather wait for the pimples to heal than burn my skin with this gel. I've been trying apple cider vinegar as a toner at nighttime to balance the pH of the skin and control the excess oiliness, and I can see an improvement. Mix half distilled water, half ACV."

• Vic...
• May 12, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."

• Sad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2018

For Acne "So I’ve been applying the cream on my face for a week now, and my skin feels extremely dry and tight. It's starting to get a bit flaky around my mouth and nose area, and whenever I apply moisturizer after giving the cream some time to set in my skin (at night), my skin burns for a long time. I’m still breaking out (not as bad as I normally do), and my skin cleared up a bit. I’m just not sure if I should continue or go back to my doc."

• Jod...
• February 1, 2014

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."

• Kat...
• October 27, 2009

For Acne "I just started using the benzoyl peroxide gel, and it is clearing up my skin and evening my skin tone, though around my chin area (most of my acne is here) is EXTREMELY dry. I barely use any of it, but it still burns, stings, and flakes. I hope it gets better."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2018

For Acne "Let me tell you I had my doubts about this, and I wanted to rip my hair out for probably about the first 6-7 weeks or so on this treatment. But around maybe the 8th-9th week, my skin was so much clearer, and it was noticeable, and I’m currently on my 11th week, and my skin is so, so clear. I had acne a few years ago, and then it cleared for a year or so, and then came back worse than ever, and that’s when I decided to do this. I really thought I would have to go on Accutane, but this has helped enormously. I did have the sucky side effects in the beginning for like 3 weeks or so of the burning and the dryness (the dryness was AWFUL, especially with makeup). But overall, I’m glad I did this, and I’m almost done, and I hope that my acne won’t come back so I don’t have to go through Accutane. But definitely recommend this if you want to try something as a last resort before jumping into Accutane!"

• MrM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2021

For Acne "I've been using this product for about 9 days now. At first, like everyone says, it burns and seriously dries out your skin, but as the days go by, these side effects are not as severe. I am seeing great results so far and am very happy with this product. Also ruined my bed sheets and face cloth, but well worth it."

• Sen...
• June 7, 2018

For Acne "I have very sensitive skin and had eczema before, which is a bad match for this drug. However, the side effects can be mitigated if you proceed cautiously. Wet your face gently (with your hands barely touching your skin), apply a cleanser gently, wash it off (gently but thoroughly), pat dry with a towel (not wipe), let your skin dry for 2-5 minutes, then apply medication. When starting, you should use as little as you can while still covering all your skin (AVOID eye areas, obv). For me, when I put a dab on my skin, it should disappear or be absorbed in 1 or 2 swipes of my finger. Generously apply moisturizer. Wash your hands appropriately. I experienced a burning sensation after applying, but it gradually fades away. Your skin will feel tight, dry, and look a little red (better, though). REMEMBER you must apply all over your face, as this is not a spot treatment, and you must apply regularly at the same times because it is an antibiotic and your acne may come back immune if you don't."

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

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."

• Eth...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 18, 2019

For Acne "This benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin worked for about a year, and then the acne bacteria started developing resistance to the medication, not to mention my skin is very oily from it and burns when I apply moisturizer and is a lot more sensitive. Not impressed with this product, please don’t waste your time and money on this temporary fix and instead use something like Retin-A that can permanently treat acne. I’m on Retin-A now so crossing my fingers it works."

• Ped...
• September 1, 2011

For Acne "It's been almost a week now since I've used the product, and I've seen differences. Where my previous acne scars were and also current potential ones were coming through. It's cleared the current acne and blackheads without a doubt, and I can also see an improvement in the redness from previous breakouts. I really like the product and what it's meant to do. On the flip side, it's made my skin extremely dry and flaky, especially near the chin area and bottom of cheeks. My face is itchy from time to time, and it burns too. I don't like that part of it, but I got a really great moisturizer, and I apply it on. I took a little three-day break from the clindamycin to work on the dryness. Overall, the product works."

• Sam...
• February 14, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."

• IT ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "If I could give this a negative number, I would. It murdered my skin. It made my skin horribly worse. I woke up the morning after my first application (which happened to be the day I was taking the SAT!) with my skin just a horrible peeling, painful mess. My skin felt like there was acid underneath it. My face was disgusting, it was completely tight (it looked leathery!!!) and covered with dead skin. I couldn't see fresh skin ANYWHERE. It was all peeling off. And burning. I, of course, stopped using it. But for the next 2 weeks, my skin was peeling non-stop (moisturizer and exfoliating were no help) and my face was dark red. It looked like I had an absolutely horrible sunburn. This was after just using Onexton ONCE. Wouldn't recommend."

• Rug...
• October 12, 2009

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."