Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical and Dryness: What Users Say (Page 5)

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

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."

• Che...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 15, 2017

For Acne "This product is amazing! After 25 years of serious acne, it's now odd for me to have a pimple. Yes, it was a bit rough in the beginning. My skin got worse for a while and was very, VERY dry and cracking. But, I pushed through and now? I use it every other day and it's been life-changing. I spent tens of thousands on creams, facials, and specialized makeup to try to fix my acne, and a $7 tube of medication has given me clear skin for the first time since I was a child."

• Tor...
• April 5, 2021

For Acne "I’ve only ever had very minor breakouts when I was close to my monthly cycle. All of a sudden, I broke out with cystic acne and whiteheads. I tried everything over the counter. I was breaking out with 4 new blemishes daily. When I thought my skin was starting to look better, I would wake up with 4-5 new bumps and lumps. I waited 3 months to see if I could manage my breakouts, but I finally got fed up. I went to my GP and got “Benzoyl/P/C.” It took 3-4 days for me to see a difference, but I saw changes the first night of putting it on! I have EXTREMELY sensitive skin, and I’m allergic to almost everything. It dried out my blemishes and made my pores significantly smaller! The cons I have to say are that because I have extremely sensitive skin, it caused redness and it was drying, but I’d 110% take that over the cystic acne and pimples I had. I’d definitely rate this product 9/10!"

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

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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)."

• lov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2016

For Acne "I've spent over 500 dollars on different face washes, acne toner, home remedies, and nothing worked! I went into the doctor because my spots were causing me discomfort, and after being diagnosed with mild acne, I was given this gel! Started out on this product last night, and having applied it once last night and twice today as prescribed, I'm already noticing the swelling of the acne going down. I've noticed no more acne or spots appear! This product so far does make your face somewhat dry and itchy, but I haven't experienced peeling! I'm definitely sticking this out, so far, I'm impressed as it's been the one thing to give me hope!"

• 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!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2016

For Acne "I've been taking this for almost a week. It kind of made my skin not look that bad, but after putting on the gel, moisturizer, and SPF, the mixture makes my face peel and it's annoying. I use it day and night. And my skin is even drier than before I took this."

• ian...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2018

For Acne "After about a week of applying this every morning, I've already noticed that my face has become much clearer. I've also been prescribed doxycycline tablets along with adapalene gel, however, this has been working the best. It has really started to smooth out my skin as well as reduce the redness of pimples. The one downside is it can make your face dry and make the top layer of your skin peel."

• Mic...
• April 21, 2016

For Acne "Ok, so I've always had clear skin until a few weeks ago when I broke out with a large amount of red dots all along my cheeks and forehead. I was prescribed this, and I've only been using it for 1 day, but my face is almost 100% better. This medicine works wonders. It can be very drying to the skin, so I suggest moisturizing before and then a few hours after applying. I'm very impressed and excited to continue using this product."

• 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."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2018

For Acne "Sooo... I’m only 18, but I’ve had acne for about 6 months now. It’s honestly not bad at all, but I’m still unconfident about it, it tears me down to the lowest bit of myself. Five months ago, I was put on the BC pill to calm it down, hasn’t helped at all, but I’m still taking it. I recently was just prescribed this gel by a doctor. I started using this 2/19/18, I’ve seen very good results already, and it’s 2/25/18 today... I’m very hopeful for this product to completely clear my skin. Only downside is that my skin is soooo red and very dry. But I’ve purchased a moisturizer that blocks out redness, which is great, and I haven’t worn face makeup in 3 days. I’m very happy, and I hope I don’t jinx this, I’ll update soon (:"

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

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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."

• Rea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2018

For Acne "I suffered quite badly with acne after coming off of the combined pill and getting the Jaydess/Skyla coil. I've recently switched to a copper coil and was prescribed Duac by my GP to help me tackle the acne as nothing over the counter was working. After just 3 days' use, I noticed a difference, the redness has diminished and some of the smaller pimples have already cleared. My problem areas are my T-zone and chin, which is where I have quite a bit of dryness now as a result of using this, so I've started using Duac on alternate days and putting E45 lotion on my face to help with the dryness. I presently can't wear any makeup because of the flaking, but I'd rather keep on top of dry skin than acne-prone skin any day!"

• 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!"

• Vio...
• August 1, 2021

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical 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!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2018

For Acne "This stuff does wonders! It takes a few weeks to get used to it as it dries your face so much. For the first couple of weeks, my face was very dry, flaky, tight, and it stung when I put it on my face. Even with a good moisturizer, it was still dry. Persevere!!! It gets better. Immediately saw improvements with fewer breakouts and redness improved."

• Jan...
• April 20, 2016

For Acne "I was on this less than a year ago, and it really cleared up my face to the best it's ever been. My face became really smooth, though it was a bit drying. I stopped using it for a few months and broke out a lot, now I'm trying to use it again, and it doesn't seem to be working."

• Som...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I was prescribed this medicine by my family doctor. I have acne on my cheek and chin that have whiteheads and bumps. I decided to try it after I read all the great reviews about it. I have been using it for less than one week now, and it works great. I can tell that all the whiteheads have disappeared, and my skin started to heal. The only thing that made me give it 9/10 is that it dried my face, and my skin on the treated area is peeling off, so I have to use a moisturizer twice or three times in a row to feel comfortable. Other than that, it's working great."

• jej...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2021

For Acne "Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% is completely life-changing. I don't know what I would've done without it! When I was 12 years old, I was always bullied for my acne, I was the laughing stock of the school for years. I've tried so many medications, but none worked until now. This has made making friends so much easier, and I'm not picked on anymore. I'm surprised how one cheap medication helped me so much with my life. I 100% recommend using this. Just make sure to moisturize your face daily since this medication causes dryness and use sunscreen as well, and if not used correctly, it can harm your skin, so please be careful!"

• Ski...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2021

For Acne "Duac, along with Tretinoin, helped clear up my skin a lot, with only some mild dryness, but I had to stop using it because, no matter how careful I was, it would make its way up to my hairline and eyebrows and bleach them, turning the roots of my beautiful jet black hair an odd-looking shade of brownish gray. I'm now trying Aczone and Tretinoin instead, benzoyl peroxide just isn't a good option for me. This product was not covered by my insurance plan but was surprisingly affordable, and it lasted approximately two months before I needed a refill."

• 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."

• Col...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 2, 2018

For Acne "The only thing that works for me. I’ve had acne since age 11-12 and very severely. Although it makes your face very, very dry, I got to the point where I had clear skin when I was using it twice a day. It is very harsh, but it is for stubborn, severe acne most of the time. 10/10 forever, my lifesaver."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2019

For Acne "I was prescribed this by a GP for cystic acne along my jawline and on my neck (yay). I have been using it for over a month now. Honestly, I’m not even sure why I’m giving it a 2. I guess because it’s better than nothing? It hasn’t cleared my acne, and I’ve had to take 3-5 day “breaks” due to such dryness and scaliness. This stuff is horrible. I have an appointment next week to see a dermatologist. Hopefully, they can do better."

• drk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2019

For Acne "It’s been a full week today using benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin, and I’ve seen a drastic difference in my acne. About 95% of it is gone! I’ve been using benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin 5%/1%. During the latter part of the week, I started to use salicylic acid. The benzoyl/clindamycin alone does dry out your face (so keep a good moisturizer on you), and salicylic definitely can dry out your face. But this has been the only thing that’s helped me. This definitely outweighs the dryness! I love it!"

• 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."