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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.
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October 27, 2007
Cons:
Eventually your skin gets use to the cream because there is a antibiotic in it, and the cream will not have the effect it did at first .
The good news is that there is a BP 5% lotion in it as well and that will continue to work. However the fact is you will be dissapointed because the amazing results you see at first will not last. In the long run it is just another BP topical lotion that will work average. If you want a year of no worries with perfect skin give it some time when you first get on it and that is what you will get. Trust me I know I have tried everything out there (Expensive brands..Zirh, Biotherm, Vichy, Clairns, Clinique, Avene etc..) Ive tried the typical brands (Oxy, Neutrogena, Nivea, Cetaphil, Spectro Jel, Dove, all different soaps). The best thing you can do is find a non-irritating cleanser (the only one that works for me is Spectro Purple bottle..it is the best) wash morning and night and if you need to use a BP lotion at night until you grow out of acne. Take a step back, relax, go out and have fun and dont worry about. You one life to live make it count
April 30, 2007
Pros:
Instant improvement, dryness is really minor (compared to other products I've used) and actually can be soothing sometimes. Compatible with makeup and other face products. Never had a reaction. No smell.
Cons:
Isn't perfect. Have to stay on it permanently, it seems. I still get a few zits here and there. Product supposedly expires after 60 days, but I keep it in the fridge like they do in the pharmacy... keeps on working long past 60 days!
Only thing that ever worked, all year long, long term. My insurance pays for it. I'm happy!
August 16, 2017
My face hurts
Im experiencing alot of side effects my face hurts feels like its burning around my eyes are irritated and my eye looks swell
August 24, 2013
Clindoxyl
Pros:
Clears acne
Clears scars (not completely)
Cons:
Dry skin
So I always had clear skin until this summer I broke out like crazy.. Got scars all over my cheeks. I started using this gel first week it worked wonders, but became less effective overtime. But after 2 months it cleared up everything, even made my scars barely noticeable and gets rid of blackheads, pimples under the skin. This gel is amazing. I still got pimples here and there but it would clear them out within 2-3 days which is awesome. I'm so so so happy with this product.
March 28, 2013
Pros:
This stuff works !
Cons:
Is not an instant fix, you need to stick with it but the results are fantastic
My daughter started highschool in September with moderately severe acne. Her forehead and chin were an angry red mess. She was very unhappy and selfconscious. We saw a dematologist in Oct and he perscribed CLINDOXYL. He told he to wash with water only...no cleansers. She would put it on before bed and wash it off in the morning. It took about 3 months to see the real results but the difference is truly amazing. She has not had a pimple since and the scars she had are almost gone.
October 11, 2012
Pros:
works, even on hormonal acne
Cons:
flaky!
heard it stops working after a while?
this can make your skin flake but it works pretty well if you use consistently. lately, i've been diluting it by splashing some warm water on my face before applying it. It opens up the pores and it forces me to use less --this has made the flaking reduce a bit. I use cetaphil moisturizer w/ a high spf and I still haven't been able to put down my clinique foundation. I also try to use Mario Badescu's "healing and soothing" mask at least once a week to combat the dryness and flakiness this can cause if you overuse. If you're just starting this, make sure you stick with it and don't miss more than one day--I forgot my tube at my folks' house recently and my face exploded during the week I didn't use it, went right back to square one! PS I let it dry completely before I get into bed and I haven't bleached any clothing or bedding in 2-3 months of use so far.
September 23, 2012
Pros:
Cleared up my worst breakout
Kept Acne at bay
Stopped getting cystic acne
relatively cheap
Bottle lasts forever
Cons:
Can be drying (Whats not?)
This is the only thing that has kept my acne at bay completely! Ive tried proactiv, stress control kit, exposed, antibiotics, pretty much anything you can think of! I was going through the worst breakout ive ever had and went to the derm and got this prescribed! What an amazing product, takes about two weeks to see good results but it has changed my life! I use it with cetaphil and moisturize with CeraVe and morning and night. I used to be on a strict diet to control my acne but now I eat whatever I want and my face stays clear! Hope this helps
June 4, 2012
Pros:
- Clears acne
- works fast (cleared the acne on my face/forehead within a week)
Cons:
- EXPENSIVE
- small tube (doesn't last very long if you have body acne as well)
- didn't really notice any effects on scars
- didn't really help with body acne
It's a good product although expensive. I didn't notice any drying of skin, but that's probably because i have oily skin.My acne scars look about the same but hopefully those will start to lighten up a bit the more i use this. Try this out, it may be your solution.
November 11, 2011
Pros:
clears up your skin fast (my skin cleared up within the first week of using it!)
Cons:
My skin became pretty dry (I also had a couple dry spots on my chin, but they went away eventually)
This product is amazing!! It got rid of my acne completely, and I got a lot of compliments on my skin :)
October 7, 2011
Pros:
- Clears acne
- Reduces redness
- Any zits that do pop up stay smaller than they usually would
- Doesn't dry out skin at all
- Easy to apply, and doesn't show on skin
Cons:
- Took 10 weeks to start seeing results
It took 10 weeks to work, but I am finally seeing results. I haven't had a "bad" pimple in weeks. My skin isn't 100% clear, probably more like 95% clear...but I am still happy with that result! It doesn't work on blackheads at all though, so I use Retin-A Micro on my nose/blackhead area. The Acanya gel is great because it is completely clear and doesn't show on the skin or under make-up. I still get the occasional pimples, but they stay quite small and don't get that red. Since I have oily skin and Acanya doesn't dry out your skin at all (which I kinda wish it did), I also use DDF Sulfur mask to reduce oilyness. The combo of DDF Sulfur mask and Acanya gel (used once a day at night) has been great :)
Pros:
It will work miracles for awhile, for about a year or so.