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

• Cha...
• December 16, 2009

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "This stuff is magical, it works really, really well. Although my skin dried out and went red occasionally, this was solved with a bit of E45 moisturizer in the morning after my Duac at night. WARNING: DO NOT GET IN EYES OR ANY OTHER MUCUS MEMBRANES (lips, mouth, etc.). I didn't take any notice and put it NEAR my eyes (just on the bags underneath the eye), and it dried out my eyes the next morning, having eye drops for 3 days. But if the instructions are followed correctly, Duac is great."

• Lou...
• February 14, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I'm 26 and have suffered from severe spots since my early teens. I've been using this cream for around 3 weeks now. I had quite severe spots on my chin that would become really sore. My Dr. gave me Duac along with tablets to take for 6 weeks. I've noticed such a massive improvement already, and I've got so much more confidence. It does dry your skin, but I've started using cleanser and a cleansing oil after washing my face, and I've got no dry skin. Only apply to areas that need it because it can make your face really red and itchy. Overall, I think it's brilliant. I'm so glad I finally went to my Dr."

• lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I was prescribed Duac 3% about two months ago by my dermatologist. Because my skin is quite sensitive, he told me to use it on alternate days and to use a different cream on the in-between days, so that's what I did. I only experienced extremely dry skin for about two days, two weeks after starting the treatment, besides that, I had no side effects. My problem was that on both sides of my face, I was having pus-filled pimples and a lot of big ones underneath the skin as well. I wouldn't say that the treatment worked fast for me, but it did work. I'm two months in, and my pimples are almost completely gone, no marks, no redness. Totally recommend this product under doctor's prescription. If you have more severe acne, you may want to ask for Duac 5%, but it is not recommended if you have sensitive skin, as it may contribute to severe dryness and skin breaks and cracks."

• ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I switched my birth control and started getting some breakouts, so I started using Onexton. It cleared my skin pretty fast, but it just makes my skin super dry and irritated that I have to use super heavy moisturizers. Other than that, it’s effective in preventing breakouts and getting rid of acne."

• Fre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I'm 17 now and had been suffering from acne during high school years. During summer, I used Duac. At first, I had side effects of my skin peeling and extremely dry skin, but it eventually got better and cleared my skin up so well! Only got blemishes to deal with now. Cleared up within 6 weeks, all clear for college. I felt much more confident."

• cha...
• February 9, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "So far, I have only been on this for two weeks, and it has already drastically helped my skin! The pharmacy noted that it can take 8 weeks for a pimple to form, so the best results you'll see in two months. But two weeks, and I'm already so happy with this topical gel for my face! It does really dry your skin out, so I highly recommend using a really good face cream (I'm using Nivea Mattify, so it doesn't have to be a medicated or even an expensive cream, just find a good one that won't clog your pores), and I only use the gel when I go to sleep at night, not twice a day, so I recommend doing this (even just to start). If your doctor does want you to use it twice a day, ease your way in. The first 4 days, I only put it on for 2 hours to let my skin get used to it."

• Gre...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 5, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "This is super fast, but it dries your skin out sometimes, so I add Vaseline, but it works very well. I've tried everything else besides lasers or pills. My mom and I use it. I'm a 23-year-old male with moderate cystic acne."

• Anonymous
• June 16, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I absolutely love this product. It does take some time to fully work, but the end results are amazing. If your skin does dry out, try applying a small amount of moisturizer! I really only do 'spot treatments' with this product because if I do apply it to my whole face, it dries it out so much."

• Pat...
• August 16, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Had a cyst-like spot thing on my chin that lasted for 3 years. Would come and go, always raising its ugly head. I got this cream from my GP, used it for one month, and any recurring spots have not completely gone. It's been nearly a year and clear skin! Very, very happy with the results. It does cause your skin to dry out when you use it and can be a little red, but this goes down after a few days. Worth it for the end result."

• Anonymous
• July 31, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Absolutely amazing!! I first got this and was unsure, but when I used it, I had no redness, flakiness, nothing. In 1 week, 90% of my acne was gone, and in 2 weeks, I was acne-free. I've been using this for months, and I feel confident and not scared to sweat or get dirty, as I used Duac at night, and all day I'm protected from acne, and I haven't had spots for like 4 months."

• Whi...
• July 16, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I was prescribed this by my doctor for some minor cystic acne around my chin (I'm in my mid-20s). I used it as instructed, knowing that due to the benzoyl peroxide, it would irritate and dry the skin initially, but after five days, I just had to stop. My skin became raw, red, flaky, excoriated, discolored, and painfully dry. It made my skin WORSE, instead of a few ugly spots, I now had angry, red, peeling patches on my face, and for nearly a week, I had to slather on liberal amounts of moisturizer and bio-oil just to keep the itchiness, irritation, and pain of my dry cracked skin down to tolerable levels. Five days of using Duac, and it took my skin over a week to get to the point where I don't have to layer on moisturizer to get through the day (still not even back to where it was pre-Duac), and the worst part was, it didn't even help with the spots! They're still there. Completely useless, made my skin so much worse. 100% would not recommend."

• Anonymous
• November 16, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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 moisturizer I use morning and night alongside primer. It's broken my face out with pimples. I didn't even have pimples to start off with-the medication was for scarring. I am so disappointed with this because it's further spoiled my skin."

• DMa...
• January 19, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I stopped taking my birth control, and I began to experience severe cystic acne. I tried everything from over-the-counter acne treatments to prescriptions to home remedies and masks. NOTHING worked. I figured I’d give the dermatologist another try when she recommended Onexton Gel 1.2-3.75%. I immediately noticed a change in my skin, and my breakouts completely stopped. I’ve been on this medication for about 6 weeks, and I’ve gotten one small pimple on my cheek that went away within 3 days. The only thing I will criticize is that it can leave your skin dry, but this is nothing a little moisturizer can’t fix. I would most DEFINITELY recommend this medication to those struggling with cystic, inflammatory, and hormonal acne. I can truly say it’s been the only acne medication that has worked for me and has made me so much happier!"

• Arl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've used it for a week, and the first three days were okay besides the peeling off the skin; it was moderate and not itchy a lot, so I gave it a chance. After a week or so, one morning I woke up with completely irritated skin, red; it was like I had a laser procedure. I didn't use it the following night, hoping redness and itchiness would go for good, but the following day was even worse. Puffy, red, itchy, and irritated skin, dry like a raisin. So, as it's the weekend, I have to stay calm till tomorrow's doctor's appointment, hoping it will all get cured. It really seems like an allergy or chemical burn. I really hope it will be healed. I really advise using it on small parts of the acne-affected places just to give it a try."

• Emm...
• December 12, 2012

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I didn't have the best experience with Acanya. It really dried out my skin for the first few times using it, and I just felt like it made my skin look worse than my acne. My acne started clearing up for a couple of days and then totally took a turn for the worse. I stayed on it for a couple of months, but it just made my skin more red and had more pimples than ever. Also, because it was such a thick white paste, it would peel under my makeup. I know things work differently for everyone. I was just really excited when my dermatologist prescribed me Acanya because it had good reviews. It just didn't work for me, and it's sad to say that the few days after I went off of it, my acne went back to normal, and I'm still stuck with acne and acne scars."

• 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!"

• Chi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I had a clean face, but since I had dramatic weight loss, I had an outbreak of acne. My dermatologist gave me Duac. I've used it since September, and it has been slow, but I've seen a big change. It's doing its job well, the only thing is that it leaves your skin dry."

• 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."

• Ell...
• November 26, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "As a teenager, I suffered from small acne spots that got worse. I didn’t cleanse my face well and was doing all the wrong things. But when I finally went to my GP, she said maybe try Duac for a bit and see how it works. I then waited patiently, and after a month, most of my spots were gone! I also went to see a dermatologist, and she told me what my skin type was and how to clean my skin properly to keep it healthy (although it’s expensive, it’s worth it). Getting to know my skin was the key to fighting acne. Like most people, Duac dried my skin, especially under my eyes and my smile lines. However, if you are using Duac to clear forehead spots, it’s perfect, as I experienced absolutely no dryness on my forehead, and it’s stayed smooth and shiny. :) I love Duac and will continue to use it as I’m afraid the hormones inside my contraceptive pill may make the spots come back!"

• Ber...
• February 28, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've had bad skin since I was 11, and I'd been using Duac on and off since I was 15, but never correctly. At the age of 19, I decided to give it another go. I started using it in Nov 17, and I saw fantastic results by January. Like many other users here, I did experience some side effects, such as my eyes puffing up a bit, itching, and really dry skin. I told my doctor, who told me to continue using it daily but to apply moisturizer frequently. Although my skin stayed dry, after a couple of nights of wearing the Duac, all the other side effects went away and never returned throughout the course of using it. I finished after 12 weeks as prescribed. Although I still had visible acne scars from the previous 8 years, I had no spots and no blackheads. It worked perfectly! The only problem was, 2 weeks after not using it, my skin is back to normal, if not worse. Although it does work fantastically, it seems to have short-term results - at least for my skin type anyway."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I went to the doctor's about my acne, and she prescribed me this gel. I used it on my face the first night I got it, and it was fine, I woke up with a few red patches, but overall thought it worked well. I applied it on the second night, and I woke up to severe redness and itchiness on my face, as well as big dry patches on my cheeks, chin, and forehead. Turns out I had an allergic reaction to this gel, which has left my sensitive skin unbearable to look at. It has caused my eyes to swell up, and itching still persists."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Tried this twice, have really bad hormonal acne and was prescribed this by my GP, completely dried my skin out and it hurt to use anything but simple face wash on it, stung and itched a lot and made my dermatitis so much worse. That was last year, gave up on prescribed treatments until 2 months ago, again was given Duac even after describing my first experience with it. Have used it for 6 weeks now, skin has adjusted to drying but has done nothing for my acne, still have as many breakouts if not worse."

• Nas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I had used Benzaclin for more than 6 months. It really helps while you use it. As soon as I stop using it, my acne eventually returns. It also makes your skin very dry. But if I use it constantly, my skin is very clean, smooth, and without acne."

• Six...
• April 8, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I'm 19 and have quite bad acne on my lower face, especially on my cheeks, and I was prescribed Duac 5%, and have been using it for 3 weeks. I was really excited at the prospect of my skin improving, as my self-confidence drastically plummeted each time my acne worsened, but as of yet, this hasn't happened. The gel dries out the skin massively, and every moisturizer I have used has failed to help this. This has left me with no improvement to my skin, but now I have the added bonus of dry, flaky skin that makes it impossible to cover with foundation, so now my dry skin is visible, as is my severe acne. This hasn't helped my skin or confidence, and I'm nearly at the end of my prescribed time of 5 weeks. My confidence is at an all-time low due to my acne."

• G95...
• May 29, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've been suffering with really bad acne since the removal of my implant about three months ago. I tried all the over-the-counter 'remedies' and face washes, etc., with no success. I have incredibly sensitive skin, so I was worried about using it at first. I'm on day three now (early days I know), however, I couldn't be happier with it. My skin is so much clearer! All my spots have dried out, and I haven't had any new ones since using it. When I wake up, my skin can be a bit dry, but my doctor said just to give it a good soak in the shower every morning, and it will be fine. Which I have, and it really helps. Overall, I'm very happy with the product so far, feeling a lot more confident with my skin."