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

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yaya, oregon
Feb 19th, 2009
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Pros:really helping my acne/white heads and scars
Cons:Makes my skin greasy so I only use at night.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:yaya has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:light
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Josh, Ann Arbor, MI
Feb 16th, 2009
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Pros:Several pros: 1) It's relatively cheap; 2) It doesn't burn, cause redness, or cause flakiness; 3) It works extremely well with consistent application; 4) It doesn't have to be partnered with other products -- use it by itself for max. effectiveness.
Cons:A few hours after applying it in the morning, my face looks really greasy. So, I just make sure to take a morning trip to the bathroom where I wipe off the grease with some tissues.
Bottom Line:This stuff is wonderful.

I'm a 27 year old guy with extremely fair skin and mild but persistent acne that I have had since middle school. I have tried everything -- Retin-A, oral antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide (a variety of brands, including the regiment's), Differin, AHA, salicylic acid -- all of them. I have not tried isotretinoin because my acne is not severe enough to warrant it.

Last year I tried a combo therapy of Retin-A at night, and Clindamycin in the morning. That worked reasonably well, but I still have occasional zits, which drove me nuts. I wanted to vanquish every single zit from my face.

So about a week ago I started using Clindamycin by itself, with 3 applications daily -- morning, 4pm-ish, and before bed. It is working so well. My existing zits are fading, no new ones are forming, and my skin looks healthy and white again, not thinned and reddish as it was on Retin-A and AHA.

I'll post an updated review in a few weeks, but so far, so good.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Josh has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:30.00
Acne severity:light
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Sihan, Malaysia
Feb 6th, 2009
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Pros:It clears acne effectively and leaves no scar.
Cons:Smelly. Because clindamycin i use is alcohol-based, some stinging sensation is inevitable. Can't be used under sunlight (UV will irritate skin). Tightness will be felt.
Bottom Line:Use with Cetaphil, it works very well. And it's not as harsh as differin, so it can be used as a preventative medication.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:15.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Ashley, San Francisco
Feb 6th, 2009
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Pros:none
Cons:caused my sensitve skin to break out in a rash all over the right side of my chin
Bottom Line:rather use OTC'S
Recommended:No
Usage:Ashley has used this item for about a month.
Acne severity:moderate
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Lidi, Boston, MA
Jan 25th, 2009
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Pros:Oil-free, matte finish, rosy cheeks after application
Cons:You need patience with this product to see dramatic results
Bottom Line:My dermatologist prescribed me Clindamycin Phosphate topical lotion (1%) after I complained about whiteheads/pimples around my mouth/chin area. I've been using this for about a month now, and I must say that I haven't had a single breakout since (knock on wood) :) The only slight problem is that I have some minimal scarring from past pimples and some red spots, but with time, I hope this lotion will do its job! I am very satisfied and love the fact that I use it twice a day without any drying! I apply it in the morning under my sunscreen, and it's not oily at all!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Lidi has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:very light
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Anna, Oita, Japan
Jan 22nd, 2009
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Pros:I got it from my nice friend for free.
Less messy coz it comes with a dabbing tube, I don't have to touch anything with my finger.
Cons:It works slowly. But I can tell it's working, really. All you need is patience.
Bottom Line:My first two dermatologist prescribe me to the gel version of Dalacin T 1% They worked fast in the beginning but it started to slow down so I stopped.

A year after trying out different things which costed me tens of thousands of Japanese Yen, I'm glad my friend whose parents are doctors introduce me back to Clindamycin Phosphate, and I can see improvement within 2 weeks.

If you're tired of anything else and don't mind to wait until it works, I recommend this.

btw, I'm using neutrogena face wash and face scrub too. I think they works well together with my dalacin t.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Anna has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Kimi, CA
Jan 7th, 2009
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Pros:dries up on skin rather nicely; don't feel that sticky moisture that most topicals have; helps to stop those forming (under the skin) pimples.
Cons:leaves skin dry sometimes (just need a moisturizer); takes a LONG time to see dramatic results; the lotion is runny.
Bottom Line:Don't just stop using it if you don't see any results. Give it at least a month and see what happens. I initially used it (clindamycin phosphate solution) for two weeks. I didn't see any change so i stopped. Went back to benzyol and realized i felt more comfortable with clinda. on; benzyol leaves my skin all tight and dry =P but yeah, give it some time to work.
Recommended:Yes
Acne severity:moderate
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SL, Virginia
Dec 30th, 2008
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Pros:Keeps acne under control
Cons:strong smell that you have to get used to. Does nothing to control oil!
Bottom Line:I was using this liquid form of clindamycin that come with a sponge applicator. It has a real strong odor, but once its dries you can't smell it anymore. I used it for over a month and people started to comment on how my skin was clearing up. It cleared up alot of my little bumps I had on my face and the antibiotics I was on cleared up the big cystic bumps. Once my prescription ran out I started breaking out again with little bumps. Try to get the liquid form, it works alot better than the gels/creams.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:SL has used this item for a few months.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Anonymous, Ohio
Nov 25th, 2008
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Pros:It doesn't bleach clothing, etc.
Affordable
If used in the form of gel; like with Duac, very successful.
Cons:The lotion is very runny. The Duac will bleach clothing and does dry out the skin.
Bottom Line:Clindamycin in the form of gel is great. Heals pimple right away.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Susan, Virginia
Nov 25th, 2008
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Cons:Doesn't do anything.
Bottom Line:I went to the dermatologist recently because I started breaking out suddenly with very tiny bumps all over my face and neck. He claimed I had adult acne and put me on clindamycin. I have been using it for 9-days now and it's doing absolutely nothing. I don't know if this product is just slow or if it doesn't work but I'm getting very impatient. This products also makes my skin quite greasy/oily.
Recommended:No
Usage:Susan has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:50.00
Acne severity:light
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