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

• mak...
• March 31, 2014

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I'm 18. I've been using this since I was 11. This really helps me, hands down the best product. I always find myself running back to this product! I'm not even kidding right now. I broke out so much, and I finally bought it, and it works wonders. I tried so many products. You name it, I used it. This cleared me up, and everyone was complimenting how clear my skin was. I was once again confident! Then, after a while, when I was 17, I started breaking out again, but this time it was hormonal. They were painful acne, it hurt to move my face and everything, but thanks to Benzaclin, it changed everything. Yes, it gets real dry and itchy, but it's worth it because in the end you get beautiful skin."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2020

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I have had acne around the chin and jaw area for a few years. Really started to get me down. Tried Duac, and just a few days in, I saw that the redness was reduced. I've now been using it for about 1 month, and it has gotten rid of all of the big spots I had under the skin and has even helped with the scarring. I still have a few small spots at the surface, but it has improved a lot. I did get some dryness at the start, but this was solved with a very gentle and light moisturizer and was not a problem for me. I will continue using this, as I am happy with the results and hoping I will see more improvement as I continue. I would recommend it for anyone struggling with acne, it hasn’t completely gotten rid of all my spots but has reduced them dramatically."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've been using this product for about 6 months now, and it is great. I noticed that it also prevents breakouts from happening, as well as getting rid of existing breakouts, and it also fades scars due to the bleaching effect. I would not recommend you use this around your eyes or on your eyelids, the product can make them puffy. Also, apply a very thin layer because this product is very drying! As an effect of drying out all the oils, causing clearer skin. Overall, this is a great product, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has acne."

• Kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Also, for the people saying it dries out your skin very badly, you must be using too much. It does dry your skin out, but not badly at all. You're supposed to use a very, very little bit of it on your acne. Not your whole face, just your acne. I learned the hard way. I loaded it up on my chin, and it made my chin so dry, itchy, and red. It looked horrible, like my whole chin was scabbed. It went away after I stopped putting the cream on it for a day or two."

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 1, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "This stuff is a miracle! I haven't really got bad acne but am always getting blemishes. The doctor prescribed me with Duac, and after the first few days, my spots had cleared up already. No redness or irritation whatsoever. I would highly recommend giving Duac a go and also to use moisturizer with Duac as it dries your skin."

• Jen...
• August 19, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I went to my dermatologist after suffering throughout my teenage years with acne. They prescribed me Duac gel. The first few days of using it, my skin was fine, apart from a few red, patchy areas of skin. In my second week of using it, I was in constant pain. My face was inflamed, swollen, incredibly dry, and unbearably sore. I decided to stop using it and allowed my skin to recover from my traumatic ordeal, I had honestly never felt worse about myself. I then decided to give it another go, but this time using it for an hour a day, every other day. Once I felt my skin had acclimatized, I did an hour every day. Now I can apply it overnight without any redness or dryness. My skin has cleared up so much, but I recommend acclimatizing your skin."

• Sar...
• April 10, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "At 35 years old, I thought I was over 'teenage acne,' and my recent issues were hormonal. Over the past few years, I've used every face wash possible! I go on holiday in 2 weeks and had the worst breakout ever! I didn't want to go on holiday looking like a child's dot-to-dot book, so I visited my doctor, who gave me this gel. I've used it for only 3 nights, and the spots are already 5 times better than they were! The red blotches from previous spots are also pretty much vanished. Yes, it's left my face dry and a bit tight, so make sure you use a good quality moisturizer once you've washed the gel off your face in the morning. I'd recommend reapplying moisturizer a couple of times throughout the day. Looking forward to seeing the full results!"

• Ggg...
• February 1, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Had few breakouts until age 23. I broke out badly, graded moderate acne with some cystic. After two weeks, skin is healing and basically zero breakouts. I use it morning and night. Oil-free moisturizer 5 min after in the morning. Vaseline around eyes at night due to bad drying in that sensitive area. Benzaclin is legit. Wouldn't say I had oily skin before (would dry actually), but I had overproduction of sebum, and this simply eliminated that issue."

• jek...
• April 12, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've only been using Duac for 5 days, but my skin is already so much clearer. I'm experiencing the dryness and peeling, but I can count the number of new spots I've had since using it on one hand. Usually, when I get up in the morning, I can expect to see at least 3 new spots on various parts of my face, so it's a huge improvement for me. I was put on it because I obsessively pick at my skin (which is linked with my anxiety), and so the more blemishes I have, the more I damage my face. So far, Duac is really helping me to leave my face alone, and I hope it will continue this way. If anyone has a similar problem, I would recommend at least giving it a try."

• Mal...
• July 26, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I used Duac on my forehead. I had acne all over my face, but specifically used Duac on my forehead, where I had lots of small spots. After using it for 3 months, my forehead was so clear I was shocked. Duac made my face a bit dry, but it didn’t bother me. I realized that Duac had an expiry of 3 months. I didn’t want to stop using it, as I was so dependent on the gel. It literally cleared my forehead spots up. I was so dependent I used it after the expiry date (I don’t suggest), but anyways I knew I had to stop, so I did, and my forehead was okay. A week later, my forehead had small spots again! It’s so annoying because I was so patient with Duac, and now it feels like a waste of time, but in a sense, it wasn’t because it genuinely made my forehead clear. My GP prescribed me a new fresh Duac gel, and she said I can use it consistently, so when it runs out, she’ll order me more. Let’s see what happens, hopefully, it clears my forehead again and I wasn’t just lucky the first time."

• Swa...
• June 5, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've been using Duac cream for 2 years now, and honestly, it's the best thing I've ever had. I didn't really have acne, just dark patches on my face, and it has cleared them up so well, better than other facial products. The only annoying thing is my face gets very dry, and when I put makeup on, my face cracks, but I just over-moisturize. Definitely recommend Duac cream though, gave me so much more confidence."

• Dan...
• January 17, 2014

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I got awful cystic acne freshman year of college. I became convinced that it was hormonal and that besides taking the birth control I was already on, there was nothing I could do. I finally went to see a dermatologist, and she prescribed me doxycycline and Benzaclin. The combination of the two yielded results in just a matter of weeks. I stopped taking doxycycline because at one point it got stuck in my throat and I got tonsillitis. It's only been half a year and my skin is completely clear! My scars are pretty much gone and my skin is even toned and smooth, finally! I highly recommend it. It's drying, but it works wonders."

• Rag...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 23, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "People, this cream eliminated my acne problem by 95%. When I first applied it, I experienced dryness and redness. This side effect went away after several weeks. My skin is still oily, but the acne is gone. I have had my acne return twice for a brief period of two weeks before they were gone again. When you have acne, you have tried so many things, and nothing seems to work. You become skeptical. You then start trying things and ditching them after a week, believing they won't help. Stick to this cream, it will change your life. It is unbelievable."

• rit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2014

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I used this medication along with a benzoyl peroxide wash. I agree, it has worked miracles for me. I use them both at night and in the morning, and it is very drying. I don't mind that it dries my skin out, however, because it caused my skin to peel, which made my scars go away very quickly. Sometimes I avoid using the cream on my face in the morning and just put lotion on because no one wants their face peeling during the day."

• Ham...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I used this cream for 3 nights, and for the past 72 hours, my face has been red, extremely dry, very tight, and I’ve had a painful burning sensation, and my face can’t seem to cool down whatsoever. For the dryness, I tried a very small amount of moisturizer on an area of my face, and it just burned and stung more :("

• sun...
• January 2, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I had lots of comedones and just plain old acne. The creams my doctor prescribed were no longer working, and I went to the dermatologist. He prescribed Duac in the morning and Retin-A 0.1% at night. He told me Duac kills current breakouts and prevents them. Within three days, my acne was already drying up and going away. My face was pretty dry and burned for the first week, so it took a while to get used to the medicine. It's been about two months now, and my skin is pimple-free, and now my acne scars/redness are still fading. I'm very happy with this medicine, although it is quite pricey ($70 with insurance for me). The dermatologist also recommended the VaniCream gentle cleansing bar to wash my face with, and it's great and gentle!"

• Dpa...
• July 7, 2015

For Acne "I have been using this for about a month. I'm 22, I started getting severe cystic acne about 9 months ago, and nothing helped. After a month on this, my acne and scars are 80% gone. And still well on its way to healing. I have only gotten a couple of new pimples and whiteheads. I am loving this! It is drying, be sure to use a good facial lotion before applying! It helps a lot."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Have been using the cream for about a week on my jawline/cheek where, after several months of failed creams and face washes, I was recommended this cream by my GP. Admittedly, it has left my skin very dry and is getting flaky, but is also getting rid of the acne. Be careful that you do wash your hands afterward and do not touch the affected area after applying cream, as I have unwittingly, the first 2 to 3 nights, caused the cream to spread to areas where I have no acne, causing the skin to dry out. I am interested to see, as others have commented before, whether or not the dryness eases up after my skin acclimatizes to the cream. Would definitely recommend intense moisturizing on the affected area."

• CaK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "This product started to work for me in about a week. I had problems with chin acne, and it cleared up within two weeks. It did leave my skin dry and itchy, so I used a moisturizer for my skin the next morning after applying the gel the night before. A very effective product, I love it!"

• Anonymous
• August 26, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I am 22 years old. I was given a sample of Onexton from my dermatologist so I could get started until I got mine mailed to me. Let me just say this stuff is AMAZING! My breakouts were significantly smaller and less noticeable with the first application. After a week, my face was close to completely clear, to where I just used it about twice a week. The reason I'm giving it a 9 and not a 10 is because it did dry me out a bit, but nothing you can't control with a good moisturizer. Overall, in LOVE with this stuff."

• spa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 22, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I'm 15 years old, and I've been on this treatment for about a year. Straight away, when I started using it, my skin totally cleared up within weeks. I stopped using the treatment for about 2-3 weeks, and I immediately noticed within a week of not using it, my spots had come back. I couldn't get hold of the Duac because there was a manufacturing problem, but when I could get it again and started using it, my spots wouldn't go away. It took around 2 months to get clear skin the first time around, but the second time, it took around 8 months. Another problem I've had with Duac is about 2-4 times I've used it, it's burned my face, so I've had to rub it off, and it tends to give me really flaky, dry, tight skin. Overall, I think it's really good."

• Liz...
• April 14, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "My daughter is 14 years old and had been suffering from acne for about 2 years. She'd tried everything, and then I took her to the doctor, and they gave her Duac gel. At first, she thought this isn’t going to work. The doctor told her that it would take 4 to 6 weeks to see a difference, but it’s only been a week, and I see a massive difference in her skin. It made her skin go dry and patchy the first couple of days, so she just added oil-free moisturizer, and it helps. Her skin is so smooth-looking since using this gel. I highly recommend this!!"

• xMe...
• March 1, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "So I'm 13 (almost 14), and I've had acne all over my face for almost a year. But strangely, it's not the normal little bumps everywhere, I get more large under-the-skin whiteheads. I tried Proactiv and Oxy, which just dried my face out completely, making things even worse. I also tried natural remedies, which also made my face worse. Then, a few weeks ago, I went to my doctor, and he prescribed me Benzaclin... miracle product!! It's only been about 29 days, and already I have no acne on my forehead, nose, and chin!! Anyone using this product, I recommend using Cetaphil's gentle cleanser (to counteract the dryness of the medication) and religiously wash your face twice daily, using circular motions (and drying with a new towel each time). :)"

• esa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 14, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "This stuff is the BEST! I have suffered with acne for years. Really painful under-the-skin cystic acne that has literally brought me to near tears, it hurt so bad. I tried everything, and nothing ever worked. This was the last option I had to try before my dermatologist went forward with cortisone shots and Accutane as a last resort. I have been using Onexton once a day for 6 months now, and I haven't had a cystic pimple in about 5 months! Or any pimple for that matter, besides the one occasional tiny pimple that you can't see, and hardly anything comes out. Gone by morning with Onexton! My skin is so clear and smooth, I love it. The only 2 downsides are the first month, it made me break out a little more than usual as it was trying to get rid of the acne rather than maintain a clear face like now. The other downside is it does make you dry, but as long as you exfoliate once or twice a month and use a good moisturizer, you should be square. I am so happy my dermatologist had me try this!"

• mna...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2019

For Acne "So I used this for a couple of weeks a while ago after long-term large acne in my chin area. It seemed to be helping, and I only used it every other night or so. After a few weeks of pretty good results, I quit thinking maybe I was just not in the acne phase anymore. Recently, I started breaking out in my chin region again, and nothing helped. So, I remembered this prescription and used it faithfully 2x a day. Three days in, and I can see a higher difference already. I say keep with this medication, side effects are just the norm: dryness where it is applied, slight stinging, and tightness, but the benefits outweigh the small side effects."