Ziana : Clindamycin (1.2%) and Tretinoin (.025%) Gel

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Active Ingredients:
Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Tretinoin (.025%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Purified water USP, glycerin USP, carbomer 981 NF, methylparaben NF, polysorbate 80 NF, edetate disodium USP, citric acid USP, propylparaben NF, butylated hydroxytoluene NF, and tromethamine USP.

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July 9, 2008

Pros:

It makes your skin smooth, clears it up.

Cons:

Purges your skin, takes a long time to see results.

I've been using this for about 6 or 7 weeks. I'm wishing that my Derm. would've given me something else. I'm sure it does work (Slowly, but surely). But, not everyone has the time or patience to get rid of acne! It's been making me rather annoyed~ARGH. Haha, anyway- no peeling or redness for me when I use it (I have oily skin). I'm noticing now that there's just red spots, scars and some milia. Since the purging is over, Ziana should completly clear me up within at least a week! I'm hoping that it won't get my hopes up just to have them broken- we all know how that feels. Just a word of caution- MAKE SURE YOU WEAR SUNBLOCK WITH IT!! I went to the beach for 30 min.s and when I came back to our inn, I had a 2nd degree burn on my nose. It is extremely painful and I don't want anyone else to go through what I did! WOW, Wall o' text, much? I'll write another review when my 12 weeks is up! Pray for me, haha!
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June 30, 2008

Pros:

I think this works quite well and didn't dry out my skin or make it red/irritated. However I am male with pretty thick/oily skin so maybe other people experience more drying etc...I only had mild/moderate acne but it definitely helped clear me up...

Cons:

Maybe expensive without insurance. Takes a few weeks to work.

Definitely worth a shot. Used it consistently and got results. With insurance only cost me 30.00 and you get a very big tube that seems like it will last a long time!
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May 20, 2008

Pros:

It WORKS! After 13 years of adult acne, it cleared my face in ONE WEEK just using the samples the dr. gave me.

Cons:

Because I am over 35yrs old, my insurance won't pay for it and I cannot afford $294 per tube.

I guess I'll learn to live with acne. What good is a product if no one can afford to buy it?
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March 22, 2008

Pros:

Clear skin. Reduced Red Marks/Scars. Smoother Skin.

Cons:

May irritate the skin or have a burning sensation if too much is used. Only a thin amount is required.

I've been using this for about 2 months and my skin is drastically clearing. The first few weeks I didn't see a change in my skin and I was really skeptical. But with daily use my skin started clearing fast. I had red marks/scars & pimples and both are greatly reduced now. I've heard & read that you should give it at least 3 months (12 weeks) to really see a difference... I really believe this because I'm going on my 3rd month and everyone tells me how much better my skin looks. So Glad My Derm Prescribed This!
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January 16, 2008

Pros:

Not 100% yet, but seems to be working on making skin smoother, and decreasing redness and breakouts

Cons:

a bit of dryness...not a big deal tho

I tried this for a 1 week and stopped cuz not much happened, but didn't realize you need to stick with it to see improvement. I am using it every other day, and seems to be calming my acne down. I have big cystic acne JUST on my cheeks, and a few scars - Ziana seems to smooth out the scars. I am hoping this continues, it will be a big relief.
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December 13, 2007

Pros:

once a day.....great for mild acne

Cons:

expense...

I have mild to moderate acne....I am starting birth control (yaz i think) and I have been using Ziana for a while, only a pea size like that is recommended. I think it will be a beautiful partner with my Birth Control Pills...it has only been one day and I could feel my pores open up and let stuff out, I didn't think it was strong or working until the next morning. I will give updates!!
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February 1, 2016
Think I'm getting there...
Okey, so I've only been on Ziana for about 2 weeks, and I kind of feel that my skin is getting better. My skin had a terrible breakout out of nowhere for a little more than one month ago, and it made me extremely frustrated as I've never ever struggled with acne or pimples before. I also take Tetralysal 300 mg (oral antibiotics) twice a day, and I've been taking them for 4 weeks now, but I feel as if Ziana is doing the job here. My main problem is clogged pores and whiteheads, I rarely get big pimples or cystic ones, only tiny red grossers and skin colored bumps. Mainly on my forehead, chin and hairline. I've noticed that Ziana makes my acne a little more red than usual, also my scars have this constant redness. Hopefully, my acne will reduce more the upcoming weeks, can't wait to see the results! Really got my hopes up for this nice little cream. Oh, and yes, it does make your skin very oily! But I can deal with that, as long as my acne says bye bye UPDATE: my oh my this is really hard, I've been experiencing an initial breakout since I started using this cream, and it's non-stop. I wake up every morning with 3-4 new tiny pimples ready to be poped, and my scarring is really red. Like REALLY. My face is more red than skin colored. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME!!!!:( all i want is clear skin like i've always had..... I haven't been out with my friends on a saturday since new years eve because make up makes it look much worse.... I miss my life!!!!!!!!!! Can anyone tell me that this will end sometime soon?! I've been on this cream for around 3 weeks now......
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Britt02
March 9, 2016
Has it gotten any better? I've been on it for about 4-5 weeks and my face is worse. It's red and burning, and my makeup also doesn't look good..
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Britt02
March 9, 2016
Has it gotten any better? I've been on it for about 4-5 weeks and my face is worse. It's red and burning, and my makeup also doesn't look good..
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Dan88
February 22, 2018
I've been on this for about 5 months, and I'm coming off. Still breaking out! If I don't use this for a week my skin starts looking good and normal skin colour, then I'll use this say Sunday night and Jesus Monday morning I'm so red with about 4 new little red spots. It's too irratating for me, I just can't get used to it for some reason.
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March 8, 2012

Pros:

It clears skin within 3 weeks!! And I still get one or two around my period but hey, that's normal! I use this Ziana with a prescribed wash and medication. So they also have factors in the clarity of my skin. It costs about $500 without a prescription. But luckily my parents have great insurance and we only pay $20 per tube. The tube and the tube is quite large.

Cons:

It drys out skin if you use too much. You the amount the doctors tells you to. If you do have dryness use olay sensitive skin oil free lotion on your face it takes that oilyness right way, without clogging your pores. FYI it works great for people with oily skin because I have oily skin and it's perfect. But back to the product it also makes my face a little red but I cover that up with a quick dab of powder on my red areas.

I extremely recommend this product because it is absolutely an agent that help me have no acne of my face.
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April 17, 2010

Pros:

apply small amount once a day
gradual results

Cons:

irritating until your skin adjusts to it
must remain pale

my derm prescribed me ziana gel, solodyn antibiotic, and triaz foaming cloths. in the morning i wash my face with the triaz cloth and then take the solodyn pill. at night i wash my face with cetaphil and then apply this gel. my skin was so irritated the first couple of weeks. i watched the movie 'brothers' and i was allergic to my own tears. had that 'just cried' look throughout the entire next day : ( skin really dries out at first.. make sure you have a good moisturizer.. and more importantly.. wait at least an hour before applying moisturizer on your face after applying this gel. its been almost a month now and my skin is adjusting.. it's not at all irritated just a little dry. i can see my skin starting to clear.
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August 21, 2009

Pros:

Worked well for me for about a year.

Cons:

Makes face oily, after about a year my face started getting red, dry and irritated all the time. Lowered the dosa and finally had to stop completely.

26 year old female with stubborn hormonal acne mostly around chin. Ziana kept my face realtively clear for about a year (using no other products but Cerave cleanser and moisturizer). At the year mark, my skin started protesting and had to stop using it.
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