Evoclin : Clindamycin (1%) Foam

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Active ingredient:
Clindamycin phosphate (1%).

Inactive ingredients:
Cetyl alcohol, ethanol (58%), polysorbate 60, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, and stearyl alcohol. The can is pressurized with a hydrocarbon (propane/butane) propellant.

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August 18, 2008

Pros:

it works--loved the foam

Cons:

side effects--cramping, diahrea

I used this in total for a bit over 1 year--about 7 or 8 months in i got really bad cramps and bad diahrea which I didn't realize was caused by the evoclin til after i discontinued use and the cramps stopped. Unfortunately, the diahrea didn't, and I STILL (after 2 years), have problems which I believe were caused by this medication. I Would still be using it if it weren't for the terrible side effects that I feel like temporarily or permanently screwed up my innards :) lovely. good luck.
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July 10, 2008

Pros:

Works well

Cons:

burns at first but goes away

i recommend giving it a try
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March 31, 2008

Pros:

I feels great on my skin. I have mild acne and this seems to work VERY WELL for me.

Cons:

It did burn the first few times I used it, but got better. Now it doesn't burn at all... more like tingles. It does have a tendency to make your skin feel dry. I just use a moisterizer the morning after I apply it after cleansing. Works for me!

It clears up brekouts and keeps my skin free of acne and blemishes while I am using it. I was lucky and my Dr. gave me a sample of it to use. Which is a pretty good sized can... 50grams. Can't beat free! Now I am in for trouble the next time I get it, as I do not have insurance. So that will stink.
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March 19, 2008

Pros:

Prior to using Evoclin foam, I had used more than half a dozen topicals with only marginal results. I was very skeptical when the derm prescribed me this medicine but I was wrong. This topical worked almost overnight for me abd has kept me clear.

Cons:

It stings a little if applied immediately after shaving, and it definitely costs a lot, $250 without insurance. I paid $65 after printing out the online rebate and the insurance got the rest.

Thia topical, though expensive, has worked extremely well for me. My skin broke out once a month on the areas I shave, and this product has completely cleared that area.
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February 19, 2008

Pros:

It pretty much worked over night for me. Over a week or so a lot of my acne was gone.

Cons:

Although it cleared up MOST of my acne it doesn't really clear up ALL of it. I still got occasional whiteheads and blackheads. And it actually stops working after a while for me.

Porbably the best solution for my mild acne I had ever used. Although it will dry up the face a little bit if you use too much, but its definitely worth it. Easy to apply, goes on smooth. It will bring down the growth of acne after a few days, or even one night. HOWEVER, it's biggest drawback is that it stopped working after a prolongged period of time! I can't confirm if it varies from person-to-person, but it stopped owrking on my skin, as if my acne became resistant to it. If you have very mild acne, this is definitely recommended.
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February 7, 2008

Pros:

So it totally helped the quality of my skin overall. breakouts are much less severe. generally doesnt affect how dry my skin is, or oily. very easy, and effective.

Cons:

EXPENSIVE. Also, it doesnt make acne completely disappear, just keeps it mild.

It is a great product, but i would use it with another product for more effective results (I use tazorac, they work well together!)
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February 6, 2008

Pros:

A topical antibiotic, Evoclin worked very well for me for the first year and a half of my treatment. My acne completely cleared up on my face and back as it killed the P. acnes bacteria.

Cons:

However, I believe that my acne has become resistant to it. (antibiotic resistance anyone?) Studies have shown that the acne bacteria become resistant FASTER to a topical antibiotic rather than an oral one. Three months ago, it started getting worse.

PLEASE READ THIS: Evoclin is NOT the solution for a long-term acne treatment regimen. If you have occasional breakouts, I would recommend this product. If used sparingly, resistance to this drug will be staved off for quite some time. Do not use this product daily. Within a couple of months to two years, I guarantee you that this product will become ineffective as your acne bacteria will develop resistance. Don't believe me? Let me tell you how an antibiotic works. The clyndamycin in Evoclin works to block protein synthesis of the bacterium's cells and is bacteriostatic, which means it hampers their ability to grow and reproduce. Sounds good, right? Wrong. While it works to kill the bacteria that causes your acne, it cannot kill the bacteria that is already resistant to the antibiotic. When the susceptable bacteria are killed, the resistant bacteria multiply and become the predominant bacteria. It's Darwin's survival of the fittest- this resistance is irreversible; use sparingly!
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December 12, 2007

Pros:

Totally cleared up very bad acne on my back.

Cons:

Very, very expensive.

Like everyone else said, it's great if you have insurance.
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November 12, 2007

Pros:

easy to spread over the skin, doesnt dry my skin out, works fast and lasts all day.

Cons:

very expensive, $266.00 but my insurance covered it. it also made my skin a little tight and dried out, but nothing serious.

i use this product in the morning, on my face and on my chest acne after a benzoyl peroxide wash (benziq). then i use a salcylic acid wash at night with differin, and that keeps my face acne free and in good shape. i get some mild breakouts sometimes, but nothing severe that is any worry.
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July 26, 2007

Pros:

Works great for me. didn't dry out skin, keeps me from getting large breakouts

Cons:

expensive if you don't have insurance

This has really helped to keep my face clear. I quickly clears up the few little spots I get. After being on Accutane for 8 months this is better to use since it doesn't dry me out as bad as the Accutane
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