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.

The list of ingredients above is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the actual product label in your possession for the most accurate ingredient information due to product changes or upgrades that may not yet be reflected on our web site.

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24.9%
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30.6%
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19.6%
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12.2%
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12.7%

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September 3, 2010

Pros:

it works just give it time i know we all have tried everything but this seems to work I am not saying 100% but in time it will especially after the first couple days and months it will get worse but in the end is good

Cons:

price

only need a pea drop size which makes the inicial purchase worth the money
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March 24, 2010

Pros:

Easy to use, non-sticky. It's worth it!
Make your skin smoother and clearer.
With the discount it's $25.

Cons:

You can feel some dryness and peeling.
Don't use a lot, it can make your skin greasy.
Use it at night as recommended.
It can be very expensive without an insurance or the discount!

I've been using Ziana for almost 3 months now and I can tell you that it really works. You just need to be patient. Actually I've never had a severe acne. I used to breaking out especially during my menstrual period... But Ziana really helps to reduce spots at this time.Now, I'm breaking out really rarely. Don't worry about marks and acne scare because Ziana will make your skin dry and you will notice a lot of pealing; but it's a good sign because the dead skin will go away and the new skin will appear without the marks. I suggest you to also use a moisturizer during the day (I use "clear remedy" of iQ Derma - the cleanser, the lotion and the moisturizer). Good luck and don't forget to be patient...
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November 30, 2009

Pros:

Lightweight. You only have to use a little bit. I've been using it once a day, every day for almost two weeks. It has dried out my pimples and my white heads. It has also has reduced the amount of my blackheads. It also worked on the acne on my back.

Cons:

It can make your face feel oily. IF IT DOES, YOU'RE USING TOO MUCH. It also makes your skin a little worse before it clears it up. Be patient.

It does work. It is a weter-based acne medication, so you do not need too much. If it makes your face feel oily, use less of it. I like this product, it works for me. I am a 15 year old female and my acne is moderate. It took about 9 days for it to start working.
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September 10, 2016
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
great product! Before trying this I used so many over the counter products, but this left me super clear, I had moderate to severe acne, today I get compliments on my skin almost daily! Try it and it may cause more breakouts in the beginning but its definitely worth the wait. I never write reviews but if this can inspire someone to continue finding a solution to their acne It would leave me feeling more than great. I used to cry daily about it and understand how self torturing it can be. Besides using this product, I also wanted to say I do not eat red meat and try to stay on a strict diet, with no dairy, and gluten free foods. I do eat chicken, fish, etc. I believe this has also impacted my skin greatly. There's hope trust me I know it's annoying but with persistence anything is possible!
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January 10, 2012

Pros:

Smooth face
Better texture/ reduction in pore size
Worked quickly for me

Cons:

Diarrhea
Yeast infection
Face felt shiny

Within 3 days my face felt as smooth as a babies behind. Texture was consistent and glowing. However the diarrhea is a bit concerning- I will probably have to stop. The warnings speak about colitis- something I dont want to risk. I might have to try something else. But my face feels incredible. I'm 28 and it has not felt like this since I was like 7.
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May 22, 2011

Pros:

None

Cons:

More breakouts!!
Scars
Made skin oily

This product is honestly terrible. In high school, I controlled my light acne using over the counter products. When I turned 20, my hormones went crazy, and I started to break out more. At the beginning of January, I saw the dermatologist and she prescribed this and told me my acne would get worse before it got better. I was very skeptical and rightfully so because my acne got worse and stayed that way! It literally made me cry and not want to leave my apartment. I used it for three months and then tossed it. I returned to the derm in mid-March and she prescribed an oral antibiotic and Acanya Gel, which cleared up my skin. I use Tazorac 1% to help fade the scars. DO NOT try this product. It was a huge mistake for me. A friend of mine also tried this product and had a similar experience.
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April 14, 2011

Pros:

Cheap, if you have insurance + the discount card
Doesn't smell
Don't need to use a whole lot of the product

Cons:

A bit sticky
Takes time to work, apparently

I've been using Ziana for 4 weeks now. I'm really glad I came to acne.org to check the reviews -- I was worried that it wasn't working, but most people below are saying that it takes about 6 weeks to see results. At first, my acne got a tad better...and now, at week 4, it's worse. I'm looking forward to an upswing soon, if everyone else is right! They say to use a pea-sized drop of the stuff, but I find that it's not nearly enough to cover my entire face. I end up using about two peasworth -- one for each half of my face. Everyone else reports excessive drying, but I'm not seeing that. In fact, my derm-o told me to STOP using moisturizer while using Ziana. If my face gets dry, she said, use less Ziana -- don't introduce or increase moisturizer in an attempt to compensate. I only had one of two dry patches near the corners of my mouth, but they went away with a single drop of CeraVe on each patch. I'll report back after 6 weeks!
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March 8, 2011

Pros:

Huge tube, easy to apply, feels light on skin

Still works well after applying a LOAD of moisturizer (as directed by derm).

Cons:

Can dry out your skin -- USE LOTS OF MOISTURIZER!!!!!!!!!!

Very expensive without the "rebate card" from Dr.

I am happy with this product! I felt a difference almost immediately with the type of acne I was experiencing. I was having a hormonal attack after having my 2nd child (same thing happened after my 1st), and I should have gone straight to the derm again, but I tried to use AcneFree (awful); it ended up in disaster, and I cried and prayed for my confidence to return after I found the new derm that I'm seeing now. She prescribed Ziana (+Solodyn + Yaz (generic) !) I started the Yaz 2.5 weeks ago, and I've been on the other products for 8 days. I am still in the "waiting" period, but I definitely see things going in the right direction. I was having giant, painful, cystic acne as well as huge, nasty puss filled sores...mostly around my jawline and neck, and some on my cheeks. I was so embarrassed about these and tried as hard as I could to NOT mess with them; it's hard. After only a few days, I saw that the acne was drying up and going away quickly. THRILLED! At the end of the first week, a few new bumps appeared, but ZERO puss filled pimples.. just a couple red bumps here and there that are going away quickly. Nothing compared to what I've had... and they do not seem to spread. I am happy to wait through this period if it means I will have great skin again soon (high hopes!!) My TRUE advice -- I could see how Ziana could do a horrible number on your skin if you do not moisturize!! I wash with Cetaphil, use Ziana, and then put a giant load of Cetaphil mositurizer on. Derm says this moisturizer will NOT keep the product from working and will not clog pores... and you REALLY need a lot of it if you are using Ziana (and other products like I am). Other reviews said the product is awful and tears your skin up, but I am guessing they are not following the directions. Don't overuse the product, and don't skip your moisturizer! :) It will only help you to moisturize! (With the correct moisturizer! Call your derm for a suggestion, but Cetaphil works wo
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August 12, 2009

Pros:

It actually does work, I normally don't break out too much but when I went to a more humid environment I broke out like crazy, so I went to the derm and he gave me this and solodyn and combined I don't get pimples at all, just one or two small ones.

Cons:

if you use it too much your skin will become red, my cheeks are pretty red right now, but it's fading my post acne marks so i can deal with it

Ziana does work, after about 3 days I could already see the difference on the amount of acne I was getting and on my post-acne marks. It fades the post-acne marks relatively quickly in about 2 weeks or so you will see a big difference in your skin, with the amount of breakouts and the post-acne marks.
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March 3, 2009

Pros:

Immediate difference in skin, Very smooth, less noticeable pores, has gotten rid of blackheads on my nose (been a problem for years), does not dry out my skin

Cons:

Remembering to put it on at night since the retinols deactivate in the sun

I took a course of accutane in middle school, I'm in college now, and I guess due to hormones/a change in my sleeping medication caused a flare in my acne. I've been using this as well as taking solodyn. It has been working beautifully and I've never used a retinol product that hasn't dried out my skin. It's wonderful. As for people that are seeing that it gets worse before it gets better-- stick it out, this is how most acne treatments work.
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