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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April 18, 2011

Pros:

Reasonable price with insurance and discount card
One tube lasts for a VERY long time
No fragrance
Not extremely drying with the right moisturizer

Cons:

Purging
Makes skin oily
Does not clear acne

I was prescribed Ziana gel after going in to a dermatologist last June. I have used the Ziana gel every single night since then, and will be going in to a new dermatologist next month for a different product. The Ziana gel has simply NOT WORKED AT ALL. I had a lot of initial purging, found my very oily skin seemed oilyer, and worst of all, I consistently broke out. This past week I've had a very bad cystic outbreak, so I have finally given up on this gel. What I found interesting is that ever since going on the Ziana, my acne seems to linger even longer - I thought the Ziana would not only help prevent acne, but also would clear up acne faster, but that wasn't the case for me. It takes ages for certain pimples to go away even when using the Ziana, and the pimples certainly aren't being prevented. I'm extremely disappointed in this product. I had hoped very much that by this time, I would have clear skin. Instead I've got large, painful acne and a TON of hyperpigmentation marks. I hate looking at my face in the mirror. I feel like a freak. So it's goodbye Ziana.
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December 1, 2010

Pros:

none

Cons:

red red red

the first couple of days i was soooo happy to try something new. about a week after being on it i broke out really bad. the brake out never stopped for like 2 weeks so i just stopped using it. the brake out stopped then but i was so red from all the acne if sucked. im still red 2 months later from it. good luck to everyone... im still looking for something that will help but i found nothing good yet
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September 3, 2009

Pros:

None

Cons:

Ziana made my face worse. My face peeled so bad that even make up couldn't cover it up...it made it look worse! I looked like a freak and couldn't even cover it up!!!

Ziana didn't work, it made me just look like a huge peeled zit! And I couldn't hide it either since my face was peeling so bad. The cost was around $500 but my derm. gave me a coupon so I ended up paying $25.00. I wouldn't recommend this to anybody!
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August 21, 2007

Pros:

None

Cons:

Very expensive $170 out of pocket with coupon and insurance would only pay $50. Very sensitive to sunburn. I think the derms are getting a big kick back from this company because the docs are pushing it hard and patients are not seeing improvments

If you enjoy throwing away your money and wasting time applying then go for it.
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June 29, 2007

Pros:

helped acne heal faster

Cons:

breakouts galore!!! dry, irritated skin, very expensive

i used this for 8 weeks and it progressively made me break out in new places.. i agree with the other reviewer that my skin rating significantly lowered on this treatment. NOT recommended...
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May 25, 2015
didn't do anything
nothing changed, it just made my hair stick to my face.
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December 23, 2013
Ziana thumbs down.

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Made my skin way worse
Made my skin oily
Makeup didn't look right anymore

I was breaking out a little bit while on Differin so the dermatologist recommended I try out Ziana. What a bad idea! Three weeks non stop of breakouts! And Ziana breakouts leave reddish/brown spots on the skin. After 3 weeks of suffering, I gave up. Now I'm back on Differin and my skin is slowly clearing up. What a nightmare. Also - Ziana made my skin oily and when I wore makeup it would 'sit' on top of my skin. I would not recommend.
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April 16, 2013

Pros:

Nothing.

Cons:

Smells weird. Made me break out even worse than before. I suffered through almost 3 months of "purging" that left really bad scars. Eventually I just quit taking it and my combo of Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Spironolactone did the job. SUPER expensive without health insurance.

Ziana didn't do anything for me. I waited through the long "purging" period per my dermatologist's recommendation, but never saw the end of it. Hormonal BC ended up being a way better treatment for me. Thank goodness I didn't have to pay out of pocket since this stuff is expensive!
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December 31, 2012
Im 31 and I've been using ziana for 2 months and taking an antibiotic for my acne for one month. I also use cerave face wash. My pimples have not improved at all!! I look worse, I have cystic acne, black heads and little white head pimples. I originally went to the derm for my cystic pimples and he prescribed me ziana. then a month later i was still breaking out so he gave me the antibiotic along w ziana. How much longer do I need to take this stuff before it starts working. I'm so frustrated I want to cry every time I look at my face. Oh and now I have red marks more on my face than I did before. The derm told me the ziana would help with that too but it isn't. I'm wondering if I should just take accutane.
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July 13, 2009

Pros:

None.

Cons:

Worst topical gel I ever used. I had mild acne before I used this, and it ruined my skin. I still have scars from all the breakouts it's caused me, and it's been two years since I've used it.

DO NOT USE.
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