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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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December 3, 2015
Love it!!
I've been taking Clindoxyl Gel for maybe a year now (Clindoxyl Clindamycin (1%) and Benzoyl Peroxide (5%)) and it has truly worked wonders for me (I am 22 and started taking it at 21.) I have not had any skin irritation problems and the acne along the sides of my face is practically completely eliminated. If I ever get some zits there, it's during that time of month. While the Clindoxyl Gel didn't get rid of the acne along my jawline and underneath it, it helped a lot to control it and keep it to a pretty good minimum. I started taking Vitex a couple of months ago and that has helped a lot with the acne along my jawline and under it. I started taking Clindoxyl Gel because it worked so well for my friend (female, same age as me.)
January 24, 2015
Works
I use this as a spot treatment, which I'm not sure you are supposed to do. Putting a layer of this on my skin would likely be too harsh, as I have always had that issue with topical treatments. I love this stuff! I had been using benzoyl peroxide 10% thinking that would do the trick, but when I use this instead my pimples go down in a matter of a day.
October 25, 2013
Very helpful product
Cons:
Shiny skin
Having had bad skin for years and no success with over the counter products, I finally went to see a dermatologist, who gave me a prescription for Clindoxyl. After a week of use, my skin started to get better, and after a month it was almost completely clear. The only issues I have is that it leaves my skin looking rather shiny, and if I miss an application, my skin will start to act up again overnight. That being said, it's a very effective product, and I highly recommend it.
October 24, 2013
It didn't really do anything at all
Pros:
it was covered by insurance
easy to apply
no pills
Cons:
it burnt my face
it didn't clear my acne
it left red patches on my face
I've always had stubborn skin, and my acne was not severe. For the product review, It didn't make my acne worse, and it didn't make it better it just stayed the same. I did notice when applying it that my skin got very red and felt as if it was burning. I can't recommend it simply because it didn't work for my skin type
August 20, 2013
Not for Sensitive Skin
Pros:
no initial breakouts
has ability to help
Cons:
causes dryness, flakes, and sensitivity
tightens skin & slight bruning after applying
bleaches clothes
I have been using Acanya Gel for two months now. Within the first two weeks I immediately noticed that the mild acne I have was starting to clear up and I was starting to feel better about myself. However, by the start of week three my face became so dry and flaky that I was applying my Aveeno Ultra Calming moisturizer three times a day.; I was also in a lot of pain. I took two nights off of the Gel to recover and that helped some. Just before week five my acne started to return as it was before I started treatment and since then it hasn't gone away. Also, since starting the Acanya Gel my face has been dryer than before and I have been needing to apply more moisturizer in the morning than normal. Daily Facial Care Routine:
AM - Lightly exfoliate with Clean and Clear Foaming Cleanser (Sensitive Skin) > Moisturize with either Aveeno Ultra Calming SPF 15 or Neutrogena Healthy Skin Radiance Cream SPF 15
PM - Wash with Clean and Clear Foaming Cleanser (Sensitive Skin) > Apply pea sized amount of Acanya Gel evenly to face.
[Note: There is no acne medication in the Clean and Clear Foaming Cleanser.] Before I started using the Acanya Gel the dryness and sensitivity that I experienced seemed to be normal and manageable with the products that I am currently using, though not anymore. I have recently seen my dermatologist and will now be discontinuing the Acanya Gel and instead will be trying Tretin-X.. It has also been suggest to me that I switch to either Cetaphil or CeraVe products; the suggestion is being taken into consideration.
March 11, 2013
Pros:
Has benzoyl peroxide with out the nasty smell. Light texture. Comes in a pump now so you don't have to mix it together. Supposedly, the bp and clindamyacin combination makes bacterial resistance less likely.
Cons:
Requires refrigeration (?). Didn't work the first time I tried it, but seems to help with surface acne after I broke out slightly a few months after my second round of Accutane. In my experience, it probably wouldn't work on really deep cystic acne.
Better form of BP for those who don't tolerate high doses.
January 3, 2013
Pros:
Worked quickly
Easy to use
Cons:
Dryness
Allergic reaction
Noticed a big difference on my forehead after one day! After 3 days my chin and cheeks started to clear up, then started to itch, then burn, then turned completely white from dry skin, then got red and swollen with massive bumps all over the place. Turns out I'm allergic to Benzol Peroxide... yay... I recommend testing it on a small area of skin just so you know what your skin's normal reaction will be.
March 28, 2012
Pros:
simple to use
Cons:
stings a little
im 27 years old suffer from acne on the t zone have tried proactive soaps but nothing has worked. Went to the derm about a week ago got atrlain and acanya and doxycline so far so good was a little worried about using these meds but so far so good . it has reduced some of the acne on my forehead drastcily .
February 22, 2012
Pros:
-Faded acne scars
-Noticed improvement within the first 3 days.
-Clearer skin
-Even skin tone
Cons:
-Expensive for the amount they give you
-Slight peeling from the first few usages (but that's usually normal for an acne medication)
-You must use it every night... I skipped 1 night by accident, luckily nothing happened, but when I ran out of it for about a week and a bit, my skin started to get bad again.
The kind of acne I had, which was more under the skin type of deal, and very uneven; this gel cleared it right up. Within the first week, I noticed improvement with the texture of my skin, the evenness, and the amount of blemishes per week I was getting, dramatically decreased after using this. I recommend it to anyone. Try it! I tried almost EVERYTHING, and felt like there was nothing out there that would cure my skin- until I tried this. Requires a prescription, but it's worth it! Trust me! Some cases I've heard about the clindoxyl gel, and that it worked for awhile, and then their skin stopped responding to it- but that wasn't the case with me.
November 19, 2011
Pros:
reduces oilyness of skin
prevents future breakouts
Cons:
drys skin very much
stings upon application for few seconds]
causes peeling (so use mostuirizer)
amazing product
i used the cream every morning and it is amazing , it prevents acne very well and makes my skin less oily
Pros:
Works quickly