Veltin : Clindamycin Phosphate (1.2%) and Tretinoin (.025%) Gel

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Active Ingredients: Tretinoin (.025%) and Clindamycin (1.2%). Inactive ingredients: Butylated hydroxytoluene, carbomer homopolymer (type C), anhydrous citric acid, edetate disodium, methylparaben, laureth 4, propylene glycol, tromethamine, and purified water.

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July 21, 2012

Pros:

-It's a clear gel, so it spreads easily
-It has a very tolerable smell
-It contains two acne-fighting ingredients
-It only has to be used at night
-It will smooth out your skin
-If you have insurance, it's possible to get a 60 gram tube for free with a discount card

Cons:

-A 60 gram tube can cost a few hundred bucks if you don't have insurance
-It takes a couple months to see significant acne improvement
-Some peeling will occur for the first couple weeks
-This product makes your skin A LOT more sensitive to sunlight, so use sunscreen with a high SPF

Veltin consists of 1.2% clindamycin, an antibiotic that kills acne bacteria, and 0.025% tretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A that speeds up skin cell turnover. I've been using it for about two and a half months and am very happy with the results so far. At my checkup a couple weeks ago, my dermatologist said she expected the Veltin to really 'take off' from that point. The clindamycin is very useful for killing inflammatory acne, and the tretinoin is very useful for killing whiteheads and blackheads, although there is some overlap of effectiveness between the two. I got my tube for FREE at the pharmacy using my health insurance and a discount card from my dermatologist's office. The first positive result you will notice is smoother skin texture, as the tretinoin will help to resurface your skin. In fact, that active ingredient is often used as an anti-aging product to reduce fine lines, so I like to think of Veltin as MORE than an acne treatment. It's very important to use a noncomedogenic moisturizer, either right before or right after applying this medication, because your skin will peel for a couple weeks until it adapts. DO NOT apply this medicine twice a day, and DO NOT cake it on, because a little goes a long way. Doing either of these actions will not clear your acne any faster, so it would be just a waste of product and could irritate your face. After about two months, I got significantly less acne; the acne that I did get was significantly less severe; and the acne that I did get healed significantly faster and left less postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. My advice is to use it every night in addition to a quality moisturizer, like Cetaphil or CeraVe; wash your face morning and night with a very GENTLE cleanser before applying Veltin, like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser; and STICK WITH THE ROUTINE. Keep it simple, consistent, and good luck!
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March 10, 2011

Pros:

Gets rid of acne scars fast
Gets rid of small bumps
Gets rid of wrinkles
Odorless

Cons:

Takes a while to work
A little flaking will occur
Expensive

This is a very good topical gel. It has clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin as it's main ingredients to help fight acne. I've been using it for a month and I am finally starting to see results. This does take a while to work, it does not work over night. When I first started using it I kinda had a lot of flaking at first, but now I hardly have none. Like I mentioned it does take a while to start seeing results!
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June 11, 2011

Pros:

Effective Results
Not overly drying
Great Texture
Works better then Ziana
Lasts Forever
Inexpensive

Cons:

Must be used consistently for results

Many people may just say this is the same thing as Ziana, so whats the big deal? No, Ziana is extremely trying, sticky and terribly sented. I was on Ziana for several months and saw absolutely no results and also had extremely dry skin. I returned to my dermatologist who re- perscribed me with veltin, she explained it was a new drug and had a much better texture than Ziana and would have less drying results. I highly trust my dermatologist who is a harvard medical graduate and well knew that she would not perscribe a drug that was not effective. I was simply amazed, she at the time perscribed the veltin with solodyn to give the treatment an early boost. I use both the cera ve am & pm lotions, the pm when I use the veltin. I stopped using the solodyn several months ago and the veltin has shown tremendous results. All of my cystic acne has completely vanished, my breakouts are now gone. The only acne that is left is some minor whiteheads and an occasional pimple. I just returned to the dermatologist yesterday who also in addition perscribed me aczone to help speed up the removal of some scarring from the acne. This for me was the drug, it worked perfectly. I would recommend this to anyone, just because its new dont reject it.
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April 5, 2011

Pros:

My skin is 99% clear. I still have the occasional small blemish, but my skin looks better now that it has in years!

My skin is also softer than it's ever been.

Affordable. My doctor gave me a prescription card and that combined with my insurance means I only pay $10 for 1 tube, which lasts over 4 months!

Cons:

It took several months for me to really see results with Veltin. I would have several days/a week of clear skin, thinking that I was finally clearing up and then I would have another breakout. It has been 4 months and I can definitely tell a positive difference at this point.

As with any acne topical, Veltin can dry your skin out and cause redness/peeling, especially in the beginning & with dry weather.

I was skeptical initially because it took so long to work (I had gone way too long without seeking help for my acne, so I was very impatient). Now that I have 4 months under my belt, I can say that this works! I love the way it makes my skin feel. I am glad that my doctor recommended Veltin. I was leary of using a new product (this just came on the market last year), but it seems to work great. If you have patience, give it a try!
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December 20, 2011

Pros:

Works fast!

Cons:

Drying and can be very irritating to skin

Hi I love this product my dermatologist tried several different medications for my adult acne and ii had to say this medication has worked fast! It's only been two weeks and I'm seeing result already! I have bad breakouts and my face just looked a mess but it's gradually clearing now. You have to use sunscreen for sure! It's pricey but well worth it!
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October 6, 2011

Pros:

- gentler than other Retin-A type products I have used

Cons:

- redness/irritation

I found this product to be the most tolerable Retin-A type product I've used (and I've been prescribed many!) I'm not 100% sure if this has really helped clear up any of my acne but my face does feel smoother in the morning when I wake up and used it the night before. And it's surely not making it any worse, so I keep using it. It's expensive, but my dermatologist has been giving me samples which last me in between appointments.
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September 20, 2012

Pros:

It does make the skin a little smoother.
It does clear some acne.

Cons:

Pretty expensive.
Takes a long time to see benefits of acne clearance.
Did nothing for my black heads.
Made my skin very oily.

I really wanted this product to work for me. I have been to the dermatologist for the past 10 years and have tried everything. I have acne and rosacea so finding a product that works for both without irritating the other feels nearly impossible. I was prescribed Veltin 2 months ago. I had been using Clindamycin 1% gel nightly on my face followed by Metrogel in the morning (Aczone topical for my rosacea flare ups periodically) and Benzaclin for my body acne. I know that seems like a lot of products, but because of my skins sensitivities I can not use benzoyl peroxide on my face because of my rosacea. Anyway, when I went to the dermatologist they prescribed me Doryx and Veltin to replace my existing regime. I was very hopeful although I have tried all ingredients in these products countless times. I knew that the Doryx would take some time to work so I didn't mind being patient. I used Retin-a and tretinoin creams in the past and knew that the first month is the worst with the IB. My skin became VERY oily in the first few weeks of Veltin, which I expected. I use moisturizer every morning and night to help with the sebum production... but two months later it has not improved the oiliness. It's extremely embarrassing with oily, red, inflamed skin. I apply Veltin as prescribed and it left me with a permanent red color on my face and my rosacea flare ups increased. Two months later, it has done little to improve my acne (some pustules are gone) and nothing to clear the blackheads on my skin. Many people say that this is not long enough to wait but having been on acne medication for two years up to this point, I can no longer afford for these products not to work for me (even insurance copays for these products are expensive). I think it's great that people have the patience to wait 6 months for this product to work. Would be good for JUST acne, not combination skin like mine. I just can't afford to use this anymore!
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May 5, 2012

Pros:

Clears acne
Evens out skin tone
Fragrance free

Cons:

Very chemically
Expensive
Takes a long time to work

I remember reading the reviews about this product and being turned off to the idea of it taking 6-8 months to work. Now, 6 months later I am very happy. It took my skin a couple weeks to get used to it, but after the burning and the peeling at first, it was an easy ride. If your gonna use this product I say make sure you have insurance, print coupons, and be patient. This stuff has cleared up my skin so well and my scars and I am very happy. It's not a miracle product though because I still get a few pimples, but definitely I say give it a try.
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December 27, 2011

Pros:

-Helps clear away little bumps almost instantly

Cons:

-Severely dry and flaky skin in patches
-After over a month consistently , no major difference in acne

I have been using this for over a month, and it kind of depresses me that it hasn't worked. It has cleared a bunch of little bumps that I had on my forehead, but if anything, my acne has gotten worse since starting it. On top of this, I have flaky patches of skin all over my chin. I plan on sticking with it for a little longer just in case it hasn't kicked in yet, but as of right now, I'm very disappointed.
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April 22, 2011

Pros:

Odorless

Cons:

Occasional dry skin

I'm African American with normal/oily skin, I tend to get cystic acne on my cheeks when the seasons begin to transition. Its only been a month and a week and my cystic acne has gone away completely. Only problem is I have small fine bumps on my face. I'm giving it more time, life goes on Use a pea sized amount, anything more than that will make your skin excessively oily. Its the exact same thing as ziana gel expect ziana carries an odor tends to be sticky and is yellow veltin is clear odorless and non sticky. Try doing a colon cleanser if your cheeks break out alot and a liver detox for your forehead.
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