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

• Aly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 31, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've never had bad acne on my face, but I got some inflammation on my shoulders. As I got older, it started to fix itself, but I wanted something to help it along a little. I went to the doctor's and was prescribed Duac. Due to my pale skin, I was given a slightly weaker version of the gel. As expected, I had dry and itchy skin, but it passed. My shoulders became clearer, but I noticed that my face hadn't improved at all, it seemed to have gotten worse. It caused me to have a breakout on my chin that, two weeks on, still hasn't cleared up. I only apply it to my cheeks and chin, but noticed that I was getting small red lumps on my forehead. My skin has turned really red, and it seems like the irritation that you experience when you first start using this gel has returned. I have read the reviews and comments here saying that people could see improvements within several weeks to a month, but I've seen no change and it appears as though I'm just wasting my breath with this product."

• 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."

• Idk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've had acne for around 7 months now, and it's on my forehead and mouth area. I got prescribed Duac by my doctor on Monday, so I've been using it for around 6 days now (I apply it once at night). It's helped at making my spots flat and calming any redness. However, I've got a dry patch on the bottom of my mouth, which looks like the first layer of skin has been burnt or peeled, it's red and extremely itchy. It's only been a few days, though, so I'm hoping this goes away and that it helps my skin. Try being patient, as it's said to work around 4-6 weeks in."

• Sed...
• July 1, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "It caused me irritations, made me extremely itchy, and I have red blotches all over my face. I would say that the negatives outweigh the positives, and I would not recommend this as the side effects are not worth 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."

• Ano...
• February 16, 2016

For Acne "I used this for a solid month with an acne pill prescribed by my doctor, and it worked fairly well, moderately fast, and overall a good product. However, I ran out of pills, and seeing as my skin was mostly clear, I had no reason to refill the prescription of pills and therefore use the gel for a couple of months. As foreseen, the acne came back, and so I decided to start using it again. I woke up the morning after I used it to find the applied areas bright red and almost tight. It felt like the worst sunburn I have ever had in my life, plus it itched. Though, if you look past the odd sunburn thing that lasted roughly a day or so, when I woke up, all of my acne was gone. I had 4-5 blaring pimples on my nose, and they were gone by the next morning."

• 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."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Horrible! This product should not even be prescribed to anyone! I had a very, very severe reaction on my skin and ended up worse than with my acne. The allergic reaction showed two days after the first application, disgrace! Now, three days after the first very, very small application (of a very expensive cream, mind you), all of my face and neck are full of red blotches similar to a first-degree burn! I have to miss days from work until this reaction passes because I cannot even go out in the sun as the itchiness flares up! So if you care for your skin, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2020

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Gave me a bad rash on my face, acne was really red, and my face felt like I had 100 little ants crawling all over it. The itch was so bad I wanted to tear my face off."

• 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."

• Isi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Made my face really itchy and red so that I could stop scratching it, which caused the acne to spread further."

• unh...
• February 7, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Face has become very red, itchy, dry, and sore. Skin looks worse!"

• Aye...
• June 12, 2015

For Acne "It's been only two days, but I don't feel any itching or flakiness or redness. Is it normal, or does that mean the medicine isn't working? I feel a better texture on my face, though. Please help!"

• ind...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I used this twice and was taken to A & E with anaphylactic reaction to the product. Be aware if you have onset of itchy skin. Within 20 mins, I was taken to the hospital."