Clindamycin Reviews

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3.2/5
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3.6/5
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4.0/5
Common brand names: Cleocin T, Clinda-derm, Clindets

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RP, Hayward,CA
Nov 21st, 2008
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Pros:it got rid of my acne.cleared some of my bumps too!!
Cons:none
Bottom Line:i been using clindamycin gel 1% but made my skin a little oily changed to lotion...and im so glad dat i found this product i have spots left from the acne but this is a miracle i barely brake out i dont get any more nasty whitehead or pimples ill just have one...still working on my spots tho...it made my spot a little less darker ...so i hope ill end this nasty nightmare with this product :)
Recommended:Yes
Usage:RP has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Priestess, Canada
Nov 12th, 2008
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Pros:Best product I've used. Has almost cleared my oily clogged, mildly papuled skin in only one month.
Cons:Nothing
Bottom Line:My derm prescribed me a generic alcohol solution called Taro-Clindamycin.(Canadian product,it is similar to Cleocin T) It normally has only 1% clindamycin in it, but my derm prescribes it with 2% clindamycin compounded into the product. It comes in a plastic dabber bottle that I use only once a day before bed. Plus I only use warm water to wash my skin, no cleansers or soaps on my face.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Priestess has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:18.00
Acne severity:moderate
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Anonymous, USA
Nov 7th, 2008
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Pros:insurance covered it
easy to use
Cons:didn't work
Bottom Line:I hate topicals that stay on your skin. It feels nasty, especially if you have oily skin like me. Anyway, this stuff didn't work for me as prescribed by my doctor.

It worked maybe a tiny bit at first, but quit working after a week or so and did nothing but make my skin feel nasty.
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:moderately severe
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krazzle, MN
Nov 3rd, 2008
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Pros:well, i've only been using this for about a week, but i've seen a good difference to the overall texture of my skin. I don't have a single big zit...just a few small drying ones and my blackheads. You can use this during the day!
Cons:can be a bit drying, but my skin handles it perfectly. over time I have a feeling I will become resistant to it
Bottom Line:I'm brand new to the stuff, so can't say much yet. When I woke up this morning, I saw my SKIN. I actually thought to myself---wow look at how beautiful my skin is, it has such a great tone!
but then of course you get into bad lighting somewhere else and all those post-acne red marks scream at you when you take a look in the mirror. When i got a facial about a week ago, the lady said I actually have really pretty and nice skin--under neath the acne and marks. This morning, I actually beleived her. I pray this stuff keeps working!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:krazzle has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:14.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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Amanda, CA
Nov 3rd, 2008
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Pros:Dries up zits and dries quickly on face
Cons:none
Bottom Line:Only dried up skin in the corners of nose a little bit but any daily moisturizer would take care of it, its not a severe enough issue to list as a con.
Not the most effective solution to acne alone, would suggest using with a topical creme as well
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Amanda has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:20.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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ToeKnee, USA
Nov 1st, 2008
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Pros:It cleared up my skin for about 3 years with an occasional stubborn pimple.
Cons:Stopped working all of a sudden. Had mild stomach aches / some nausua.
Bottom Line:I think after a while you become immune to it and it stops working. Nothing lasts forever...
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
Acne severity:moderate
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WTHECK ?, Chicago Babii
Oct 29th, 2008
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Pros:prevented new acne from getting on my face.
Cons:helped take away way pimples SLOWWWWWWWWWWLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. a VERY LONG TIME.
Bottom Line:my dermatoligist prescribed this to me, its not that great. only for people with barley any acne. useless for people with TONS of acne. ive used this for about 3 months now, and 1/4 of the acne i started with before using this product were still there.
Recommended:No
Usage:WTHECK ? has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:25.00
Acne severity:moderately severe
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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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