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Topical Antibiotic / Topical Antibacterial
Efficacy
68%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Antibacterial
Acne.org’s Real World Take
A more dangerous way of using benzoyl peroxide that studies show works a bit better than benzoyl peroxide alone. However, when used properly, benzoyl peroxide on its own can completely clear the skin without the addition of antibiotics.
Topical Antibiotic / Topical Antibacterial
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Clindamycin / Benzoyl peroxide? Rate It:
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August 2, 2008
Cons:
Haven't found one.
You do have to use it on a reg basis, because that's how medication works.
I would only recommended it to a person that has a slight problem with acne...
September 6, 2007
Pros:
I thought it was working initially as it seemed to calm my skin down but then my skin gradually got worse...I got pimples in areas where I have never had a pimple before and I didn't even put the medication there (although I did in surrounding areas)
Cons:
Definitely made my skin worse!! I would never recommend this product (or most BP medications) to anyone with even remotely sensitive skin! It can potentially do more harm than good.
It may work for some but I for one will never use a BP product ever again! The lingering red marks take MUCH longer and are MUCH more pronounced when treated with BP. I hardly had any red marks (they were mostly light pink) when I did absolutely nothing to my skin (except wash it 2x a day) and now, after clindoxyl, I have the worst skin I've ever had in my life! I noticed the worsening of my skin and stopped using it after 2.5 weeks.
July 8, 2007
Pros:
it got rid of open zits and pimples
Cons:
it did nothing to the more complex acne spots
If you have an open zit or pimple i guarentee that clindoxyl will get rid of it. But if your like me and have several random huge red bombshells this product will not help.
February 1, 2007
Pros:
clears up acne very quick, no side effects for me
Cons:
pricey if not covered
this product works very well for me. i had no side effects what so ever. it doesnt smelll bad or make me break out more before my skin gets better. it just gets better, and it does quickly. this product should be sold cheaper!
September 20, 2017
Only cream that worked so far
I'm almost thirty and always had acne since I was 14. After using Roacutane for 9 months my skin got much better. But I would still get pimples close to my period and other days for no certain reason. After that used the pill for 3 years, which kept my acne under control. After decided to stop, acne came back worst than before. My doctor prescribed Clyndoxyl gel for me and has been the only thing that certainly work for me (apart from a low sugar-flour-badfat diet, which is difficult for me to refuse in some special days). I don't use Clyndoxyl anymore simply because it's an antibiotic, and as such has its side effects. But I would certainly recommend. I'm looking nowadays for a more natural product that helps keeping my acne under control. Still searching though 😕
August 12, 2016
PERFECT FOR HORMONAL ACNE
(From Accutane to Acanya!!!!)
I'm 21 and I've suffered from severe acne since the beginning of puberty. I used to have several huge, painful cysts all over my checks until I took Accutane, which completely cleared me. Unfortunately, 3 years later, my skin had slowly gotten worse and worse, and began to look exactly like before I took Accutane. That all changed when I started using Acanya!!! I've been using this for about 2 months now and I honestly couldn't have had better results. My skin is not dry, it shrinks my big pimples and cysts over night, and it keeps the clogged pores and small white heads at bay. It has lightened my hyper-pigmentation leftover from previous breakouts, and I really believe that it helps prevent you from breaking out. This is how I use the Acanya gel at night:
1.) wash my face thoroughly- about 3 times with CeraVe foaming facial cleanser for normal to oily skin. (DOESN'T DRY OUT YOUR FACE, I LOVE THIS FACE WASH SO MUCH)
2.) Rinse face and make sure that there are no soap suds left and dry with a towel.
3.) Splash my face with water and I leave my face damp before applying the Acanya gel
4.) I apply literally no more than a pea size amount all over my problem areas. (It's important to have a damp face before applying it because it dilutes the gel and makes it easier to apply in a thin layer.)
5.) Get a q-tip and dab some more of the gel directly on my bigger pimples.
6.) Put Acanya in the fridge (I want it to last as long as possible).
6.) Go to bed and allow my face to air-dry.
7.) Wake up with smooth skin and no new breakouts!!! Good luck everyone, I hope that you all have the results that I had with the gel. Don't forget to leave your face damp before applying- that's the most important part!
April 2, 2016
oily skin
My derm prescribed this for me as a topical antibiotic. But I stopped using it within the first week because it made my oily skin oilier
September 16, 2015
Really effective, however can cause certain pimples
I decided to finally see my doctor about my acne in order to get my skin nice and clear, as I have combination skin with moderate acne. When I first tried this out, I found that it felt a lot like glue but it felt really nice on the skin. A lot of people have complained that it dries out their skin, but for me, it actually made it feel softer and healthier. At first, I did breakout quite a bit, but I stuck through it, and after about 2-3 weeks, it got a loooot better. It did an amazing job getting rid of my pimples, as all my small pimples disappeared while I used this. However, I noticed that I always got this one HUGE pimple here and there while using this, even though everything else cleared up. Luckily, this only happened in the first 2-3 weeks, but afterwards, Clindoxyl kept my skin clear, smooth and in great shape. I noticed that this is most effective when you apply it to your whole face and go to sleep with it. It also makes my skin feel very clean the next day and makes it feel like my skin's immune to breakouts after a while. I also noticed that you probably need to keep using this for 6-12 months, as I used it for 2 months, and then stopped, causing my face to break out again a couple of weeks later, so I am currently deciding to repurchase it. It's kinda pricey, as it cost $60 for me to buy, but it lasts around 2 months, and it works well for me, so it's definitely worth it. I will continue to review this product as I will start using it again shortly. :) UPDATE:
I am now beginning my second trial of Clindoxyl, along with oral medication. Hopefully this works well, and I'll continue to update as I go. I just got off of TactuPump, which helped greatly at first, but now stopped working and also caused my face to be quite red. My doctor prescribed me Clindoxyl for the outside and the oral medicine for the inside, haha. Wish me luck!
November 16, 2013
Good but doesn't really prevent breakouts
Pros:
Gets rid of active pimples almost overnight
Doesn't dry your skin out
Cons:
Doesn't seem to prevent future breakouts
Antibiotic resistance?
I have moderate acne and have been prescribed clindoxyl twice - once when I was 16 and once recently. It worked a lot better when I was younger, but it still works now. It gets rid of big whiteheads really quickly, or at least shrinks them significantly overnight, and it has helped improve the overall quality of my skin. It isn't drying as long as you moisturise sufficiently. While it's good for active spots, it doesn't really do much in terms of preventing future breakouts. I'm using it as a topical alongside with Diane, so I'm not really counting on clindoxyl itself to clear my skin. I also think that my skin has become slightly immune to the clindamycin in clindoxyl, because after using it for several months, it seems less effective than when I initially started using it. Still a good product, but probably better for people with less severe acne (and there doesn't seem to be any initial breakout either!).
November 11, 2013
No Pain no Gain
Pros:
Reduces Acne Size
Clears up skin (might take time - 1 week?)
Cons:
Dryness,inflammation (for first time user)
Contain antibiotics.
I went for facial before prom and the spa lady gave me this cream. I didn't have severe acne but they were very consistent. The first time I tried it on my skin was dry, itchy, red, and it stinnngssss. However, I kept on using this cream for a more days and my acne really did clear up. My friends noticed the changes and they say. "hey, you look different. I don't know what it is.. but you look different. " To me that is basically the most truthful compliment I got in a while. This product contains antibotics.. so I won't use this all the time. Right now.. my acne is kinda under control.. I don't have a lot of breakouts like I used to. Occasionally, I would get a zit here and there.. but that's probably from my diet. When I do have a zit, I just dab it on and it reduces the size overnight. This cream really works..and I have never looked so beautiful since the first day I got acne. Tip: Don't use it all the time cuz ur skin might be resistant to it after a while.
August 16, 2017
My face experience the same sensation likr yours I wanna stop using it
Pros:
I found that it worked realitivly fast!!!
It did not dry my skin...I only put it in the areas that I was prone to break out, not all over my face. No need to waste a good thing.