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... more
Benzoyl Peroxide advice
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?
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20 Jun 2009
i do not recommend benzoyl peroxide period...you need to be more wary of the long term effects of this harsh chemical...you would be better off with blue light..tea tree oil or azlaeic acid.. Benzoyl can actually help to continue the awful cycle of acne by further irritating your skin and ruining the acid mantle..which protects your skin from bacteria. please consider more healthy alternatives. this is from personal experience.