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Benzoyl Peroxide in Duac Advice
asked 3 years ago by jadey1211 in south yorkshire
Latest answer by Darrell W. Gonzales, MD
Question viewed 659 times
Tags: benzoyl peroxide, Duac
I've been using this cream for my acne called Duac for about 4 years. At first it did work, but now, it isnt doing anything anymore. I found out that it contains 5% benzoyl peroxide. I have never had a bad reaction to this cream, my skin never even dries out. I'm thinking of asking my doctor if I can have the 10% benzoyl peroxide cream. Do you think this is a good idea, as some people can have bad reactions?
1 answer to Benzoyl Peroxide in Duac Advice
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Benzoyl peroxide can help your complexion, but there is more to it than just concentration
Duac is a prescription strength acne medication that contains both a benzoyl peroxide and clindamyin agent elaborately combined into one therapy. It has been shown in clinical studies that they work better together at treating acne than working alone by themselves.
There are several other competitors out there including Benzaclin and a new agent that was just released at the beginning of this month called Acanya. All of them work under the same principal, but with slightly different...
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Darrell W. Gonzales, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon