Duac for Acne User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2018

"Before trying Duac, I had tried loads of expensive serums, creams, gels, rollers, and diets to no avail. I finally saw my GP three weeks ago, and she prescribed me a combined treatment of Duac gel and doxycycline. Initially, the Duac caused a burning effect, this lasted for about a week. It literally felt and looked like it was burning the top layer of my skin off. I pushed on, having read that this was common and not a reaction. Heading into week two, I started to get excited! Patches of my skin were already starting to clear up, and the burning and flaking weren’t as bad. Week three, and my skin looks amazing! I have a couple of teeny spots, but they are not pus-filled, and my skin is so smooth, even, non-greasy, and glowing!! I swear it looks like it did when I was 20!! I am blown away! My chest is almost clear, my back is getting there. I’m just so happy with the results so far. My advice to people starting out is to push through that initial horrible part because it’s sooooo worth it. Good luck, everyone."

• Sar...
• April 10, 2017

"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!"

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2017

"This is amazing! I would say I have moderate acne and a lot of redness and acne scars. I have been using this gel for approximately 10 days, and my skin is SO clear now! I have had comments from my friends on how clear my skin looks and what products I have been using. I have even been confident enough to go out of the house without makeup due to my skin being so clear, which I haven't been able to do in a few years! I would definitely recommend this gel."

• Mal...
• July 26, 2019

"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."

• Lac...
• January 13, 2014

"I have been using it for about 2 weeks now. It works a little, but it takes a long time. I have noticed my acne scars going away. However, it makes my face red, and it burns really bad! So much that most of the time, I'll go and wash it off with freezing cold water."

• jek...
• April 12, 2016

"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."

• Use...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2021

"So I’ve been on the Duac cream for around 8 weeks now, and it started working well after 2 to 3 weeks. But unfortunately, my skin broke out at about 4 to 5 weeks, and now, in my 8th week, it’s starting to improve because it’s finished purging. I suggest people should stick with the cream because it’s normal to purge after a month of using the cream, but by the 7th to 8th week, it should start to get better, and hopefully, I will have significantly clearer skin by the 10th to 12th week. I also experienced really dry skin, redness, and because I didn't put the cream on my mustache area by mistake, it looked horrible as my cheeks and everything were red, and that area was milk white. So make sure you use the cream everywhere on your face if you want your face to be the same color all over."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2015

"I'm 14 years old and have quite bad acne. I don't normally write reviews, but I had to for this because it's amazing! I got this cream 4 days ago and have already seen a huge difference! Lots of my acne has already disappeared, and others have reduced a lot in size and redness! I definitely recommend it, as I have already been so impressed with this product after under a week of usage!"

• Han...
• June 22, 2015

"I have been using Duac for around 6 months, maybe a bit longer, and although I have noticed a difference with my spots, I really dislike the fact it makes my skin so dry. I would, however, recommend it to anyone suffering with acne who doesn't mind the dryness, as it does appear to clear it up."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2019

"In my 40s, I have always had a breakout now and then, particularly along my jawline and upper back, nothing major - a few long-lasting under-the-skin bumps. Been using Duac 3% for 3 weeks. Amazed at how clear my skin is, but wow, after 9 days of using the cream, my skin flared up, red, itchy, burning sensation. I may have been applying too much cream! Stopped using it to allow my skin to settle. After 4 days, I restarted with a very thinly applied layer, a tiny amount. My skin still itches after application, but I am determined to ride it through to see the results. Applied it along my jawline at night and woke up with severe itchiness - I am not sure if I am allergic or if this is normal until the skin gets used to it, so I will persevere as aesthetically I am happy, but the aftereffects normally come on during the night, which means lack of sleep, not so great. Is it normal to itch so badly with this cream?"

• May...
• July 3, 2018

"I started to get spots for 2 months. I tried everything to get rid of it, but nothing helped, and it got worse (I only had it on my forehead). The doctor gave me Duac, and at first, it didn't work, and then it went red and started to sting. It's now my 6th, and my acne has gone flat but is brown and peeling. I peeled some, and it's gone. I am so amazed by it, and I can't wait for my skin to get better, inshallah."

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2020

"I've had acne since I was 10. It got worse (not severe but more than mild) through high school, so by the time I hit 18 (and it wasn't showing any signs of disappearing), I was proper fed up. I got an infected pimple on my cheek last year, and it swelled up to my eye. I finally went to a GP to sort out the big'un and get something for the rest while he was at it. He gave me some oral antibiotics for the infection and prescribed Duac for the rest of it. Generally, my skin is fairly oily and not sensitive at all, so Duac didn't make my skin red or peel. I know it's worse for a lot of people, but for me, it's like a harmless magic cream. My horrible skin is at once-a-week small pimple level now, after 3 months."

• Swa...
• June 5, 2015

"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."

• Dua...
• September 15, 2021

"If you are doubtful about using Duac, please give it a try. I had cystic acne through my 20s and honestly thought nothing would get rid of it. Roaccutane sorted it, but then it came back in my 30s and I thought I had tried everything, had the best out there, and it still came back. The doc offered me Duac once daily, and I thought it would be about as useless as the others, and I have probably used them all at some point, but Duac really does work with near-enough immediate effect. Luckily for me, I didn't really get side effects, but my face has had some rough spots on it. Hope my comment helps somebody anyway."

• Jes...
• January 4, 2014

"I used Duac after being prescribed it for a good six months (on repeat prescription). To begin with, my skin flared up bright red, and it dried my skin out terribly. I then reduced the amount I was using from the fingertip amount, which is recommended on the box, to the merest bit on each area of acne. This worked a treat, and within 2-3 weeks, my skin was looking much better. Over the next 6 months or so, my skin improved, and I only had a small breakout once in a while. However, I felt that after using it for 6 months, my skin had become accustomed to it, and I was having more and more breakouts. I stayed off the cream for a good four months. I am now back on the cream, and going through the phase of the skin drying out, etc."

• Cha...
• November 15, 2015

"I've been using Duac gel for around two years now. I know it's supposed to be a 12-week treatment for acne, however, when I first used this, I had acne, and I used it for maybe two weeks, and my acne was gone. Once I stop using Duac gel, I get the odd spots, so I just use it every day to prevent my spots from coming back, and I take a two-week break every three months. I live in the UK, so I get this product prescribed to me, and a prescription on the National Health Service here is."

• Anonymous
• November 13, 2018

"Quick question: how do you store Duac when you get home, fridge or cupboard? Just started the course and the info leaflet has two storage instructions. Okay, I see it is in the fridge for the pharmacist or for patients if they haven't opened it, but once you open it, it is just to keep in a cool, dry place. But once open, the expiry is 2 months."

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

"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 :("

• Paz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2019

"I went to my doctor after dealing with ongoing hormonal acne since stopping birth control. Bearing in mind, I have tried absolutely everything to help it naturally, this was my last resort. I was really skeptical as I know my acne doesn't really respond well to acne treatments. I was surprised, a day after using it, my skin looked so much better. It doesn't excessively dry out my skin like other acne treatments, and it actually keeps the acne away. So happy I have it!"

• msn...
• May 24, 2009

"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."

• Anonymous
• February 6, 2009

"I used to use this cream before and never got any side effects, so I came back on it, and guess what? Got all the side effects possible. It is red and burning. Only came off for a few months. Anyone using this cream for the first time, please do a skin test on your arm because putting it straight on your skin and having a reaction to it is really painful."

• Kyl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2016

"Before I started using Duac, my skin was disgusting! I had little bumps everywhere from my forehead to my cheeks and my chin. I hid behind my hair at school. Makeup made the bumps even worse, and I also had sore under-skin huge bumps that took ages to go away. My skin was a nightmare. My dermatologist prescribed me this, and I have been using it for more than 3 months, I love it! My skin has completely cleared up!! The only problem is that you can't take a break from it, or else your acne will come shooting back. Trust me, I learned the hard way. Anyway, besides that, I would recommend this to everyone!!! I am only 13, but this product has made me feel so much more beautiful and confident after dealing with acne on my face, chest, and back."

• sun...
• January 2, 2015

"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!"

• Gra...
• October 27, 2015

"This was kind of a miracle cream for me. After my course of treatment (12 weeks) was up, I had a completely clear face. Now, about 5 months later, my spots are starting to return, so I think if I had kept using the cream for longer, it would have banished them for good."

• Cha...
• December 16, 2009

"This stuff is magical, it works really, really well. Although my skin dried out and went red occasionally, this was solved with a bit of E45 moisturizer in the morning after my Duac at night. WARNING: DO NOT GET IN EYES OR ANY OTHER MUCUS MEMBRANES (lips, mouth, etc.). I didn't take any notice and put it NEAR my eyes (just on the bags underneath the eye), and it dried out my eyes the next morning, having eye drops for 3 days. But if the instructions are followed correctly, Duac is great."