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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 9, 2007
Cons:
Pretty ineffective on its own, makes skin oilier
I was prescribed this as the first course of action against a bad breakout, and after the first four weeks I noticed absolutely no difference in the level of acne on my face. I found that it made my skin even oilier when applied in the daytime so I stopped using it entirely. Stick with the over the counter Benzoyl Peroxide.
October 5, 2007
Pros:
the first week i used it, my acne slowly but surely disappeared till i only had a few pimples on my cheeks. didn't bother my skin at all, and I thought this was finally the product that will make my skin clear and I was so happy
Cons:
a week after using this product (rubbed a bit on my face each night), my skin broke out in a huge rash overnight. It was hot and itchy beyond belief, I was humiliated at school. there was nothing the doctor said he can do except wait it out, its been
five days now and my face has not gotten any better. this product got pretty good reviews from other people, but it is very possible for some people like me to react horribly to clindoxyl. I definitely will not be using this ever again, even though it worked so miraculously well the first week. The itchyness and pain is just not worth risking trying it again.
August 20, 2007
Pros:
Worked really quickly and I don't get many whiteheads or anything like that often.
Cons:
I still have blackheads under my skin that need squeezing, as it doesn't bring them to the surface. Can dry out the skin a bit, just buy some good moisturizer.
Good product, not very expensive, and it works. I find it works better than Differin and Proactiv, so its worth trying out. As long as you have some sort of lotion you're set. =D
August 15, 2007
Pros:
IT CLEARED MY ACNE!
Cons:
NOTHING
ITS GONE.
July 17, 2007
Pros:
shrinks pimples fast and skin looks much more clear
Cons:
doesn't make them come to the surface so the bumps stay there forever and i had to squeeze them out!
it's the only thing that works for me but too bad this doesn't let the pimple come to a whitehead, anyone noticed this?
April 18, 2007
Pros:
It seems to have stopped any new acne from coming. I've been using it for 3 weeks.
Cons:
It has not cleared up the acne that was there in the first place.
I am on week three, and they say to give it six weeks..so hopefully the current acne will be gone.
March 31, 2007
Pros:
Really helps your acne
Cons:
can overdry your skin
clindoxyl gel effectively reduce the appearance of acne my doctor prescribed it since last summer and i've been using it for half a year now at the beginning my face wasn't used to it and it was a bit red and flaky but now it's soo much better! it costs nearly 40 bucks but luckily my insurance covers it.
March 28, 2007
Pros:
Reduces acne well
Cons:
Can dry out skin
For me its worked alright in the winter. But in the summer all my acne completely disappeared. This is also probably because I was spending a lot of time in the sun, I was sleeping outdoors, jumping in a lake several times a day. The dirty city lifestyle is what gives us acne!! Even so, this is a great cream.
February 6, 2007
Pros:
cleared up my face very nicely and I am able to wear it under makeup so it heals my face while I can feel confident.
Cons:
I forgot the gel at a friend's house and wasnt able to use it for 3 days and got a huge red, itchy rash all over my face! It was extremely embarassing but im hoping that it will pass soon.
stick with it... its amazing when you do
February 5, 2007
Pros:
gets rid of the redness and acne..does not smell and clears your skin
Cons:
makes a little bit of dryness but not that much
I really like it and it made all the red go away in 3 days...my acne is already clearing up.
Pros:
Easy to use, not many side effects