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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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March 28, 2011
Cons:
Bleaches clothing, expensive without insurance.
I wouldn't want to live without Clindoxyl Gel. I was initially prescribed it about 3 years ago as part of an acne regiment that also included Diane-35. I had severe acne over my back and chest, which basically cleared up after about 6 months. I am now off the Diane (have been for about 2 years), and use Clindoxyl as a spot treatment for my light back and facial acne. This stuff is magic for my skin, it significantly improves the appearance of pimples in hours and keeps the breakouts in check. It doesn't prevent my acne - but it gets rid of the spots like no other.
November 2, 2010
Pros:
Worked instantly for me
Not too harsh
No icky smell
Cons:
Mild flaking and redness if used too much, which I did. I learned my lesson.
Ok. I've been using this for about 2 weeks and my skin is clear. Thats really the most important thing right there. I had one tiny spot pop up and it was gone over night using this... Excellent product, just go easy on it at first. P.s. I hear its expensive, I'm using free sample right now, but was given a discount card to make it 25$
July 5, 2010
Pros:
Dries out zits
Gets rid of some whiteheads
Cons:
The area that you put it on gets really dry (and i have oily skin)
Leaves a red mark behind
I became immune to it after my 2nd tube
It worked pretty well before i became immune to it, but it REALLY dried my skin up to a point where it was all flaking off, and people were actually noticing and pointing it out to me. Yes I moisturized but that really was no use. Now i have oily skin and i have stopped using it. Overall I think it's a good spot treatment for people with oily skin that aren't sensitive. I recommended it because some people might not become immune, and the people with the oily skin might not get dry skin.
September 26, 2011
Pros:
-Noticeable difference within days
-Pimples are smaller
-Easy to apply
Cons:
-Flakiness
-Because the Benzoyl Peroxide pulls the bacteria up, for the first few days, you may break out even worse.
So far, the benefits have outweighed the cons. Within a few days of starting with the Clindoxyl gel, I've noticed improvements on my face. The larger pimples were much smaller and some of the redness was disappearing. I recommend you start this treatment on the night before a weekend or some day you do not have to go anywhere. The first night or two, you will wake up in the morning looking worse than before, but it is because of the benzoyl peroxide pulling the bacteria from under the skin up. This disappears within a day or two, but still a little disheartening at first. I also recommend that after washing your face in the morning (a MUST with this stuff, if you don't wash it off in the morning you will break out like MAD), you should apply some aloe vera to your face. I just use the storebought aloe vera gel, and it helps get rid of the dryness and flakiness caused by the Clindoxyl gel. Overall, it really does get rid of the acne fairly well. You just need to do some extras to make it really work. Who said getting rid of ance was easy anyway?
December 11, 2010
Pros:
Helps Keep skin Clear
Light weight/None Oily
Good for sensative Skin
Cons:
None after 5 months of use.
I suffer from moderate acne and my face has cleared up within the past month rather well. My skin regimine is this: Neutrogena Adult Skin Sylacilic Acid Wash
Once a week: Vaseline Dry face: Clindamyacin
Clinique Ance hydrating mostiurizer
Benzoyl Peroxide when needed. I use vaseline (100% petrolleum jelly) on my face in the shower and basically put it on like a lotion after my face has been wet for about 3 minutes, then I rub it in and wash it off. It hasn't clogged my pores or irritated my skin. I do this so that my face won't dry so much and so far it's worked really good. The clindamyacin works well with helping your face not get so dried out. If you plan to use Vaseline on your fface make sure the jar says "non-comedegenic" because that lets you know that your face pores won't get clogged. GOOD LUCK!!!!
May 18, 2008
Pros:
Everything!:)
Cons:
Nothing!:)
TRY THIS!!!! I have struggled with acne all my life, I have tried every thing from oral antibiotics, birth control pills, Pro-active...even hundreds of dollars wasted on glycolic peel treatments:( Nothing has ever worked until now. I've only been using Clindoxyl for two weeks and it instantly started clearing my cystic acne within days. I have noticed a HUGE improvement already, and best of all it appears to be healing my acne scars too! It is inexpensive, incrediably effective and could possibly change your life. You have absolutely nothing to lose, and every thing to gain.
July 11, 2011
Pros:
Dries Very Quickly
Makes Pimples Clearer over night
Does not get irritating
Gets rid of acne scars
Cons:
Itchy when you first start using.
i have terrible acne ever since the age of 13 cystic acne too, i spent hundreds of dollars on brands like Clearasil clean and clear but they just made it worse, last thing i could do was go to my doctor and he recommended clindoxl gel, this is the best product i have ever used if you have bad acne i my recommend it your pimples are 10x lighter in the morning.
AMAZING PRODUCT!
June 20, 2011
Pros:
Reduced acne
Skin feels smoother
Cons:
Drying
Burns
Made face red
Bleaches fabric
I've listed several cons, but the fact that my face has cleared up outweighs them. Additionally, after about 3 weeks of using Acanya the burning/redness subsided. And when used with CeraVe moisturizer, my face hasn't been too dry. I've had mild acne since I was 14, but this year it turned severe for some odd reason (I'm 25). It was terrible--big white postules all over my face and neck. I was desperate so I told my dermatologist to be aggressive with treatment without resorting to Accutane. Here is my regimen:
Morning--
Wash face with Cetaphil mild cleansing bar
Wait 10 minutes for face to dry
Apply CeraVe moisturizer
Apply Tazorac
Apply Neutrogena coverup and mineral foundation
Evening--
Wash face with Cetaphil bar
Wait 10 minutes for face to dry
Apply Acanya gel
Apply CeraVe I also take Solodyn (antibiotic) and Spironolactone. Things stayed the same for the first three weeks of treatment. By the fourth week, my acne became much worse. I was very embarrassed, but I knew that I needed to stick with the treatment. I began to notice improvement by about 7 weeks.
It has now been 12 weeks and my skin feels much smoother and most of the acne has subsided (I just have a few pimples around my mouth). I am also left with red scars, but my doc said they would fade eventually. It takes a while to work, and your acne may get worse before it gets better, but stick with the treatment and you'll eventually see results!
September 4, 2015
have you gone off of the medicine successfully?
August 28, 2010
Pros:
- Clears up acne fast
Cons:
- dries up skin
- expensive
I've been using this product for over 3 years now. It worked amazingly well. Overnight, my acne disappeared. It does tend to dry up my skin, so I have to use a bit of moisturizer. The costs is a bit expensive, but overall, I think it's worth it.
January 1, 2011
Pros:
Works fast and over time
Doesnt become innefective like others
Jar lasts forever
Doesnt cause redness
Cons:
Can cause dryness (what doesnt)
I love this product and I have tried every over the counter spot treatment as well as Epiduo and other prescription and this is the best I have ever tried. It can be expensive but your derm should give you a card that will make you pay no more than $25
Pros:
Improves appearance of blemishes overnight, pleasant smell, nice consistency, dries quickly