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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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November 1, 2007
Cons:
nothing specacular will happen,
acne still apears regulary
i used clidoxyl for three months, and never workeddd, which sucls
October 25, 2007
Pros:
It works, it gets rid of pimples, redness is gone and my face is not as oily as it normally is. I've used proactive for yrs and it doesn't compare to this
Cons:
I stopped for after a month and the pimples, redness etc came back. It bleaches my pillow cases sometimes my face feels a bit sticky
It works, don't keep switching between products. It may not be good for sensitive skin, my girlfriend had one pimple and she used it...oohh bad idea. So normal to oily skin I'da recommend, sensitive skin, I would think again
May 9, 2007
Pros:
works quickly,no smell, dries quick
Cons:
dry tight skin even though I am only spot appling. lg. rash of red scaly skin on my neck where it was applied, been there for 1 week. Scared to use anymore.
works well, I was very happy with it untill neck rash now I'm not sure what to do.
April 14, 2007
Pros:
It seemed to work for about two weeks for me. My originally moderate acne became less noticeable, and no new ones developed.
Cons:
After two weeks, I woke up to find my face covered with dense, red bumps, like I'm having an allergic reaction.
For a product the effects of which alters so dramatically, I can't think of a bottom line.
February 20, 2007
great. best topical ive ever used. higly recommended
February 8, 2007
Pros:
I have had problematic skin over the past several months and over the counter treatments have done nothing to clear it up. This product has given me results so noticeable within ten days that I am not sure if I need to use it further. It's great.
Cons:
After reading other reviews of the product, I have to agree: your skin does worsen before it gets better. For me, that lasted only a couple of days, and I continued to use the product whilst I slept, and the redness/dryness is now gone.
I can't speak for people whose acne is prolonged and severe, but for those of us with sporadic flare-ups of relatively light severity, this product is absolutely worthwhile. I've noticed a lot of complaints as to the price of Clindoxyl, and I find that a little strange. Here we all are, buying Proactive kits for $70, over the counter zit gel for $8, or Clinique/Kiehl's/Oil of Olay sets for up to $50 that do virtually nothing to alleviate the problem. I consider $40 or below for something that ACTUALLY works to be a price well worth paying. Also, definitely moisturize in the day or your skin will get dry and itchy.
January 9, 2007
Pros:
this product is CRAZY. I love it. It works so well. I've been using different stuff for so long and this is the only thing that works consistently.
Cons:
A little bit expensive, but worth it.
BUY it, straight up.
January 5, 2007
Pros:
Works great! My doctor prescribed a low dosage so it doesn't dry out my skin. I have had problems since I was a teeanage (now 36) and with clindosyl I have never seen my skin look better!
Cons:
No cons for me.
I would advise anyone to try it. Have have nothing but positive things to say about this product. I have tried too many products to count and this is the only one that works.
January 2, 2018
Working for adult acne
History - I'm in my mid 30's and have been struggled with breakouts since my early teens. I've tried everything known to man and most of it works for a little then stops working and then i'm on to the next thing. I finally went to a dermatologist again and gave her my history, I told her that the only time I have clear skin is when i'm on antibiotics (if I have an ear infections, tonsillitis, etc). She gave me a bunch of samples of Onexton, it's been 3 weeks and it's still working!!!! I have very sensitive combination skin (more on the dry side in the winter). The few pimples that I am still getting are not painful and they seem to come to the surface and then go away in a day. Current routine: shower at night and wash face with an exfoliating washcloth with Cetaphil antibacterial bar, then I apply a SMALL amount of onexton to my problem areas only, once it's dry I use my night cream (burts bees sensitive night cream).
In the morning I wash my face with my hands in the sink with the Cetaphil antibacterial bar, apply my day cream (burts bees sensitive skin day cream), and then apply my makeup/cover up. I hope this continues to work and that it works for others!
December 9, 2017
Didn't do anything for me, increased skin sensitivity
I was extremely excited to receive this product from my dermatologist in early September! My acne wasn't severe, just a few pimples spread out across my cheeks and a patch near my hairline on the right side of my face. The morning after initially applying it, the skin on my cheeks became very inflamed and sensitive. I continued using it and saw no results, it didn't make me break out any worse but it surely didn't help at all. If you're looking for a topical, I'd go with Epiduo. It worked well for me as a spot treatment for about a year before stopping, and I'm pretty sure that wasn't even related to me growing immune to it. Onexton was just too harsh on my skin and didn't give me any positive results.
Pros:
will help out the non serious parts of face,
some days will look amazing