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4.0/5
Common brand names: Cleocin T, Clinda-derm, Clindets

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fed up, michigan
Oct 28th, 2008
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Pros:after popping my zit which you shouldnt do : I i applied this product and it dried it up.
Cons:didnt work unless popped zit first
Bottom Line:i wouldnt say this will totally clear up you face. I have used it after washing and it didnt do anything for me, unless i had popped the zit and then applied it. It would dry it up but I would still have a mark from the zit.

recommend if u r into popping your zits and then applying
Recommended:Yes
Usage:fed up has used this item for about a year.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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prachi, india
Oct 21st, 2008
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Pros:very efficient for acne, skin starts glowing
Cons:once you stop usage, acne may reoccur
Bottom Line:i used this product for 2 years without missing it for a day and I could se the improvement on a daily basis. I used this product with Benzac AC which was meant to peel off the skin. My skin couldn't have been better and all thanks to Clingard. However, once I came to France I had to stop usage and from time to time I can see some tiny pimples appearing which was not the case when I was using it.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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hopeful, Suitland, MD
Oct 21st, 2008
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Pros:works well, affordable
Cons:drys skin a little. results takes a little time.
Bottom Line:I have cystic acne which got very infected within three weeks. My doctor gave me an antibiotic called doxycyclin for 15 days and clindamycin. I've been using it for 5 days and my skin has dramatically improved. I think getting the bacteria out of your system helps clear the skin. Clindamycin alone may be too weak for bad acne.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:hopeful has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Amanda, Franklinville, NJ
Oct 18th, 2008
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Pros:Solution dabs on easily. Excellent when used before a BP treatment.
Cons:Clinda. gel made my skin oily but the solution, which contains alcohol kept it from getting too bad. Probably should not be used alone as an acne treatment.
Bottom Line:It helps but doesnt clear acne up on its own.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Amanda has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:12.00
Acne severity:severe
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rf, nj
Oct 6th, 2008
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Pros:works for the time being...
Cons:it works short-term only. it's very possible to work up a resistance to it.
Bottom Line:don't use this, there are other products on the market that will make you feel better and get better results.
Recommended:No
Price Paid:60.00
Acne severity:light
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Moogle254, Canada
Oct 4th, 2008
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Pros:Worked good for the first 2 days
Cons:It was working good, and i was happy.
but just like other medications i've tried, the acne slowly came back in the exact same places.
Made my skin very very dry and red as I kept using it.
Bottom Line:Could work for you, I've read good things from some people.
But if you have sensitive dry/oily skin this is not for you.
Recommended:No
Usage:Moogle254 has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:70.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Elle, NJ
Sep 29th, 2008
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Pros:Purging (if that's considered a pro!)
Cons:Oily skin
Bottom Line:I'm 20 years old and have been suffering from mild but persistent acne for the past few years. I also get light break-outs on various parts of my back. I've tried a slew of OTC products, none of which really gave me the results I was looking for. I finally went to a derm last week and this is the regimen she prescribed me:
AM
-Ovace wash (RE10 for the generic)
-Cleocin T lotion (Clindamycin Phosphate 1% for generic) and Vanoxide HC lotion, which is a combo of 5% BP and 0.5% hydrocortisone
-non-comedogenic moisturizer (I bought Cetaphil with SPF15 but haven't needed it yet as my face is oily from the regimen)

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-non-medicated soap (I bought Dove)
-Atralin gel
I've been doing this for 3 days and have noticed my face is purging out pimples, which the derm said is normal. She said as long as I stick to the regimen religiously, my skin should clear in a few months. I've been using oil-absorbing sheets to combat the oiliness. Wish me luck!!!!!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Elle has used this item for a day or two.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:light
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JohnDoe, Texas s.a
Sep 24th, 2008
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Pros:It cleardupmy skin worked well and then when i ranout my acne came back ...
Cons:I had no acne but very oily skin
Bottom Line:Give it a try if you have very bad acne it will work
Recommended:Yes
Usage:JohnDoe has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Dave
Sep 2nd, 2008
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Pros:This stuff reduced the amount of pimples slightly
Cons:This made my skin very dried out and gave me frequent diarrhea.
Bottom Line:I didn't like it
Recommended:No
Usage:Dave has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderate
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Michael, Houston, TX
Sep 1st, 2008
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Pros:Works well to prevent pimples from maturing if used immediately after noticing formation of pimple
Cons:not good for people with oily skin
Bottom Line:It is great if used to prevent acne.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Michael has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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