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

• 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."

• msn...
• May 24, 2009

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've been using this for almost 2 months now, and it helped clear my face. It also regulates the skin's sebum production, hence reducing oiliness. Side effects are peeling, redness, increased sun sensitivity, burning, and itching. I recommend to first-time users to put a very small amount on parts affected. Patience is the key. For a week or two, your face will really adjust to it, but it works. My face even has a pinkish glow to it now, and I feel more confident."

• 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."

• Chr...
• July 1, 2021

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "After a few months of struggling with never-ending spots, having used Duac for less than a week, my skin is pretty much cleared. It has left my skin pretty flaky, however, it has done such a fab job of clearing my skin that it does not bother me."

• 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."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I'm a 13-year-old girl going through puberty, and of course, puberty brings a bunch of annoying problems, including acne. My acne is mild, but a few have pus in them, and I'd rather not have that. I've had spots for about 3 years now (the first year only using drugs over the counter), and my spots wouldn't disappear after that first year. I went to see the doctor as I had started to get bacne (back acne). He prescribed Duac, once-daily gel. I honestly think Duac is the best thing I've ever used on my skin. I personally didn't experience any dryness or peeling, and I think that's because I put a thin layer over my face and washed my face every morning and night with a good acne-banishing facial wash (such as Vichy). A few days, no spots!!"

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I was prescribed this by the doctor. She never mentioned that it could make my skin raw, dry, flaky, etc., so when I read reviews, I was a bit afraid to use it. I didn't slather it on but put it on the spots directly (though it says it's not for that). I figured if they dried out, it wouldn't be too bad. I tried this, and I thought it was really gentle. I had no red, dry skin, the spots looked smaller...this made me think that maybe mine was out of date or hadn't been kept in the fridge before use, like it says to do. Maybe I just have really resilient skin (as I have had acid peels). So for me, this was good. My skin isn't perfect, but the big spots I used to get are a thing of the past, and any new ones shrink quickly."

• 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."

• S26...
• June 24, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "My face was breaking out so badly that I didn't even want to look in the mirror, blackheads, horrible cysts. I tried using a homemade mixture for my face, which did nothing. My doctor later prescribed Onexton and Ziana gel, Onexton in the morning, Ziana at night. I had no idea that after applying the Onexton and the Ziana to moisturize my skin. After two weeks of use, my skin was red, peeling, and painful, so I decided to stop using it for a week and get my skin hydrated. Then I went back to using the products. I've been using it for about three months now, and it's cleared all the acne away, and all the excess dead skin is gradually coming off. It takes time to see a major difference, but I saw my difference within one and a half months. I would recommend both."

• Jes...
• January 21, 2014

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've only been using this for 4 days so far. I put it all over my face because it says to use on the 'area' that is spot-prone, and all of my face gets spotty, though not at the same time. I have pretty sensitive skin anyway, but this stuff burns! And my face is red raw for the next 3 or 4 hours. I put it on in the evening, and by morning, I'm no longer red and stinging. It has also made me extremely dry and flaky and tight-skinned, which is to be expected, but I can't bear it, so I put on moisturizer almost immediately afterwards, which may be slowing down the process. It hasn't helped my acne yet, but I'm hoping with a little patience and pain tolerance it will do the job!"

• JIL...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I have been dealing with adult acne for years. The product does work, but I had to give it a little time. It's been close to a month, and my skin is almost clear. I did have a few breakouts last week, but they were gone 2 days later. I also experienced some dryness and peeling after washing my face with Proactiv and applying Onexton right after. The other thing I noticed was unbearable stomach and leg cramps the first day of my period. I usually get cramps, but 1 Tylenol normally does the trick; not this time. My cheeks are a little rosier than normal, and my chin, which is where I apply most of the medicine, is turning a bit yellow (weird). I think it's worth a shot, but get in tune with your body in case there are any side effects."

• 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."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I was starting to get really bad breakouts all over my face, and I started to get really down about it. Every day I would wake up with a new spot, and this ranged from blackheads, whiteheads to painful under-the-skin spots. I went to my doctor to ask for help clearing my skin up, and he gave me Duac gel. In one word - AMAZING! I realize this may not work for everyone, but it certainly has for me. I cut out using all of the other products I was using and applied Duac to any problem areas. It took a week or so to really see the results, but my skin is the clearest it has been in a long time, and I have my confidence back! It can cause slight dryness/peeling, but if you put E45 cream on these areas before bed, it keeps skin smooth and fixes this! I hope it works for everyone the way it worked for me :)"

• Em ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 10, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "This gel is the best thing ever!!! Really works to get rid of spots both on the surface of the skin and underneath the skin. I suffer with breakouts, especially during exam season, and without Duac, I dread to think what my skin would be like. Works a dream! However, it is quite drying, so I would recommend using a moisturizer such as E45 to avoid dry, flaky skin. Overall, an amazing product :)"

• Gee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2015

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I have had acne for most of my life. I remember first getting spots when I was 9 years old. I am 25 now. I always assumed I would grow out of it, but that just never happened! Although my skin is by no means the worst you will ever see, I was uncomfortable with it. My nose was covered in tiny blackheads, where you could squeeze anywhere and pop loads of tiny spots. I have only been using Duac for about 5 days now, and there is already a marked difference. The blackheads on my nose are almost all gone, and the regular spots on my cheeks are much better already. My skin has been fine in terms of flaking. After the first day of using, when I washed my face in the bath, loads of skin came off, but other than that, it is totally normal."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2018

For Acne "I have very oily and red skin with large pores. I had folliculitis on my forehead, which was moving into my scalp, as well as acne on my face focused on the sides of my chin (not bad cystic acne). The first week of using this cream, my face was even more red and very, very dry and flaky in some areas, though I did see instant and gradual results. I've only been using it for almost 3 weeks now, and the redness and flakiness are gone (I guess my skin has gotten used to it), and my skin is even less red than before! It has evened my skin tone, cleared my acne, and reduced the size of my pores! My face is very dry, though, but usually having very oily skin, I am loving it. This stuff should be on the shelf for everyone."

• Bee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

For Acne "I have been using benzoyl peroxide with clindamycin on my acne for a few days now, and it has really helped clear it up so far. The doctor told me it was very drying, so to avoid irritation, itchiness, etc., I apply it at the end of my skin routine after moisturizer. Based on some of the reviews, I was nervous to use it, so I did a skin test before putting it all over my face, and I haven’t experienced any redness or peeling skin, as some people have. Everyone’s skin is different, and I'm not an esthetician, but I think as long as your skin is properly moisturized beforehand, you will reap the benefits of the medication without many of the side effects (provided you have no allergies and you pass the skin test, etc.). I only use it once a night and am hoping once my skin clears up to slowly wean it out of my routine."

• Joy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "Used Duac years ago when I was a teenager with severe acne and now with mild acne as a 26-year-old. Worked brilliantly both times. Skin started breaking out after my contraceptive implant was installed. Duac 5% was not available, but 3% worked fine. I used it along with bio-oil and tea tree face wash. Did not experience any drying or flaking. Very pleased, I think it also leveled out my complexion by lightening the dark scars, but that may be the bio-oil."

• can...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2019

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I have acne only on my chin, which has gotten worse over time. I first used Duac last year, and it worked a charm. Then, when I came off it, my acne got worse again, and I went on prescribed acne tablets. Then I came off the tablets, and my skin got worse again. I’m now on summer holidays, and I feel horrible about my skin, so I went on Duac again. This time, my skin has become really irritated, flaky, tight, and very painful. It hasn’t worked like last time, and I go on holiday tomorrow, and I’m now panicked. I will be using a Cetaphil sunscreen, as sunscreen is a huge issue for my skin. I don’t have any sugar/sweet stuff, I avoid dairy, and I’m very sporty. My friends’ acne is clearing up, and mine is getting worse. I do everything to help my acne, from on my face to inside my gut, but nothing seems to work anymore :("

• 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."

• Kat...
• July 28, 2016

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I am a 16-year-old girl, and I have mild to moderate acne in my T-zone. When I first started using Duac cream, the first couple of weeks were awful. My skin was dry and flaky, it felt tight, and it was red and raw. It was very painful when I applied the cream at night and was very hard to even get to sleep. Also, I couldn't cover up my acne with makeup because my skin was too dry! I was feeling really low and upset. But I thought I would carry on using it just in case I started to see an improvement. And thank you I did. After about the first two weeks, my skin started clearing up. My forehead especially, I had lots of little red pimples, and the majority of them cleared, as well as the rest of my face. It got a lot less dry, and the redness faded."

• Kee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I never really had acne, but around 2 years ago, I started to get pimples on my hairline, but nothing too serious. I went to the doctor, and he prescribed me Duac. Though my pimples cleared away, my skin got extremely dry, to the point where I was so embarrassed to go anywhere 'cause my skin was so flaky and dry. I was so upset because it just didn't go away. After about a year, I went to the dermatologist, and he prescribed me this cream called 'ELIDEL' (prescription only), which basically saved my life. After about a couple of months, my skin was much better. So, after multiple visits to the doctor and almost 2 years later, my skin is finally close to how it used to be. So, in short, be careful when you use Duac, but I would recommend never using it."

• Tif...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 8, 2018

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I've had acne for years on my face, chest, and back. Benzaclin works great, but it can be drying, and it can cause peeling. After years of struggling to hide, or in some instances, even tweeze off peeling skin (because dry, scaly looks awful under makeup), I've finally found the ideal setup for me. I use Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour, and it is AWESOME. It conceals all peeling from my med but dries quickly and sort of slicks down anything there is due to the aloe in it, I guess."

• Som...
• September 30, 2017

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin topical for Acne "I am 39, got a prescription for this Duac once-a-day cream and am 4 days into it. It is the 1%/5% one, but maybe the 1%/3% one would be kinder. In the area I get hit by acne more-my chin area-it is producing more, albeit smaller and painless pustules, even if it has wiped away one really big, ugly pustule spot in that area. Though grateful, I am now left with very dry, itchy, flaky skin where that spot was. No matter how much I moisturize, I am telling myself that it is only because my chin area needs more work and the cream brings these to the surface to then kill them eventually? Other parts of my face I apply it to are not left this way. Ease of use is fine. Oh yes, fridge storage is for pharmacists, not users. It says so in the leaflet."

• Rml...
• June 30, 2016

For Acne "I have started using this product along with Retin-A for my mild acne and started seeing results literally after one use. I have suffered with it since the age of 10 (very early). It's always been pretty mild and has come and gone depending on the birth control I've used. I'm 28 now, and the past few years, my skin has been worsening. I am off birth control now. These two products have helped clear all the little bumps on my forehead and shoulders. My skin tone is evening out, and I am having many fewer new pimples emerging. New and old acne are clearing much more quickly than before. So far, I'm very pleased with this combination. My skin has been a little dry, red, and peeling, but I have combated that with avocado oil used as a moisturizer."