Duac : Clindamycin (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%) Gel

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Active Ingredients:
Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Carbomer 980, dimethicone 100, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, disodium edetate, glycerol, silicon dioxide, poloxamer, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

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January 12, 2008

Pros:

Drastically reduced the amount and inflammation of my minor case of acne. My skin had never been terrible, but Benzaclin zapped all of the small bumps on my forehead and I haven't had any new zits on my nose since.

Cons:

It DOES dry out your skin, even if you have oily skin. I only used Benzaclin at night before bed, however, after I applied it I would wait half an hour and then apply an oil-free moisturizer to my face; I applied moisturizer in the AM too.

Excellent treatment for acne, but you MUST make sure you moisturize your face every day, and you must wash it off in the morning and wash your face before applying at night. I recommend the Mario Badescu Oil-free Moisturizer with spf 15, it did not bother my easily irritated skin and within one application all the flakes were gone for the day. Also, Benzaclin lowers your skin's defense to the sun, SO MAKE SURE YOU WEAR SOMETHING WITH SPF!
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December 17, 2007

Pros:

Works well. Used samples from the doctor, so didn't pay for anything. But, I think it's $160.00

Cons:

Can be drying. Has a very short shelf life.

When I turned 19, I started breaking out, but occasionally. However, going into my sophomore year of college, my face was completely covered with PAINFUL pimples. Famimly would comment about what happened to my skin. There would be times when I would just start crying to my mother. It couldn't have been hereditary because my parents and and siblings never suffered from such extreme acne. I tried everything. What really worsened my skin was that Clinique system. I used it b/c a good friend, who had great skin, used it. I figured I would get the same results. WRONG. I erupted in little zits all over my forehead.I went to the doctor and he first started my on clindamycin. It gradually got better (zits weren't as painful).Then, he "stepped it up" and had me stop using clindamycin and start using benzaclin. It did the trick. Within two months, my skin was back to normal.Scars are now gone too (4 months). I still get the occasional monthly zit from hormones, but that's expe
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December 7, 2007

Pros:

Gets rid of acne QUICK. I could see differences after the first use.

Cons:

Face had a little burning sensation, and it tended to dry out the skin. But this is normal for any type of acne medication.

This acne medication is the best that I have ever used. I have used other medications and this is just the easiest to use. It does not leave my face all shiny or oily which is a good thing.
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November 18, 2007

Pros:

It cleared up my acne. It was also the only product that worked, and I have tried everything.

Cons:

It dries my face out a bit

Definitely worth trying.
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October 5, 2007

Pros:

After the first application I could see a difference. The whiteheads started to disappear!!

Cons:

It burned my face soo bad. I am very fair and one treatment overnight left me in tears the next morning. No other side effects besides the dryness and burning.

I use this product maybe twice a week and load up on the moisturizer! IT cleared up the acnce that has been following me around for years!
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September 25, 2007

Pros:

NONE

Cons:

oil

do i have to wash my face after benzaclin or i can sleep with benzaclin on my face? please help me! thanks
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September 3, 2007

Pros:

Works great!! Works for a while but then will not have any effect on the skin. SO I just use it for a couple of weeks then take it off my face and use it again when my face is bad.

Cons:

Dry

Use it if you don't want pimples.
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August 8, 2007

Pros:

clears up acne and comes in a convenient pump

Cons:

kinda burns and flakes during first week use

I didn't have acne until I was in my twenties. They were really painful pimples on my face and I was desperate to find something that worked. My dermatologist recommended Benzaclin with a combination of Retin-A. During the first week my skin burned and flaked on the lower half of my face. Although uncomfortable, it was nothing that a generous amount of Eucerin lotion can't fix. After about two weeks I saw dramatic improvements. I didn't have anymore cystic pimples and no new ones have appeared on my face! Finally something that worked! I use this only at night now compared to using it both mornings and nights when I first started the routine. My skin has adapted well to the product and there is no more redness or burning. This product has truly been a godsend!
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July 28, 2007

Pros:

Totally works!

Cons:

Somewhat of a bad smell.

Bottom Line: WONDERFUL!
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July 24, 2007

Pros:

AMAZING. this is the only topical that has ever worked for me. i noticed results starting with the very first application. also it doesnt dry out my skin like other topicals that i have used.

Cons:

bleached everything it comes in contact with. expensive: my insurance suddenly stopped covering it... so i'm screwed again.

if you can afford this, use it. i actually had flawless skin while i was using this medication
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