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Common brand names: Cleocin T, Clinda-derm, Clindets

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Jane, NYC
Jan 15th, 2008
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Pros:It clears up your skin without making the zits red and irritated like Ziana does.
Cons:It is a bit expensive but worth it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Jane has used this item for about a month.
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Anonymous
Jan 12th, 2008
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Pros:cleared up forehead
Cons:nothing dramatic
Bottom Line:i started using it on my forehead for about 2 weeks. almost all of the scarring and pimples i had were gone...but it didnt do much for the rest of my face. maybe i should use more than 1 pad?
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a month.
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Anonymous, Philadelphia, PA
Jan 1st, 2008
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Pros:Works very well when you first start using it.
Cons:After using the product for awhile, it no longer seems to be effective.
Bottom Line:Great product. Used it off and on for years, and noticed that it is taking longer and longer to get rid of pimples and it is not doing very much to prevent them. I need a change, I think.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:20.00
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Sara, Canada,Ont.
Dec 17th, 2007
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Pros:(I'm using the wipes) LOVE this product! it works really well with getting rid of the to-be pimples and really cleared up alot of my scars and existing acne. I've only been using it for a short time i can already see the results.
Cons:You have to get a prescription and i've seen some dryness of the skin.
Bottom Line:This is an awesome product and if u stick with it you should see great results.
(btw im using Neutrogena oil free acne cleanser before I use the wipes)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Sara has used this item for a few weeks.
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Vicky, London
Dec 10th, 2007
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Pros:Clears acne very quickly!! No dryness or redness etc
Cons:Used it until the first bottle ran out however, spots came back a few months later ... however, the 2nd time round this did not work so I'm guessing I became immune to it. Also, I remember it took a while to dry (I used the lotion).
Bottom Line:Great if you have never used this topical antibiotic before. However, maybe using the ones combined with benzoyl peroxide would prevent the bacteria becoming resistant to it! I live in England so got it free on NHS.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Vicky has used this item for a few months.
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trina, CA
Dec 3rd, 2007
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Pros:it clears up emerging breakouts and goes on clear and smooth under my makeup. it doesn't dry out my skin. it doesn't sting or irritate my skin.
Cons:have to use a strict regimen of twice daily and it takes about 3 months to really notice results.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:trina has used this item for a few months.
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dmpaintballer09, Texas
Dec 2nd, 2007
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Pros:Cooling and smoothing to skin. Came in a gel form which was 100% clear when applied. Not overdrying at all.
Cons:Didn't work very well.
Bottom Line:It didn't clear up my acne very much at all, and I hardly noticed a difference. However, it wasn't very harsh at all and could easily be used on a consistent basis without irritating the skin.
Recommended:No
Usage:dmpaintballer09 has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:5.00
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Anonymous, Ithaca, NY
Nov 21st, 2007
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Pros:It's very effective at controlling breakouts and reducing the number of zits. I didn't realize how well it worked until I stopped using it, and my acne became 10x worse.
Cons:I used the wipes. As I went through the container over time, the alcohol base evaporated and the wipes became drier.
Bottom Line:Good at controlling breakouts as part of a larger acne regimen.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
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16yrold, MI
Nov 11th, 2007
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Pros:worked well cleaning up face and getting rid of acne. Loved it
Cons:You have to remove the top that comes on the bottle and use acotton ball or else it will only work for a few days because the top would get dirty.
Bottom Line:Use it. But once you start, you should try to keep up with it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:16yrold has used this item for a few months.
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J, TX
Nov 10th, 2007
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Pros:Works in controlling upcoming breakouts.
Cons:Temporary redness
Bottom Line:I use this to get rid of the breakouts you can feel under your skin (the ones that feel bumpy and hurt somewhat when you touch). Not very good at getting rid the existing ones, it only controls the acne. I would recommend using this in conjunction with another product, specifically a cream.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:J has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:20.00
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