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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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July 31, 2010
Cons:
-none
-the price might be an issue for some
Some may have found clindoxyl gel drying, but every night I would cleanse my face and then apply a thin layer of clindoxyl gel all over my face (carefully avoiding eye area) and then would let it dry and go to sleep. In the morning my skin was clear and not dry at all. After about 3 weeks of using it my moderate acne was actually completely gone and my skin was the best it's ever been. Sadly, I found in the 3rd month of using it that it was causing an allergic reaction. I woke up and my eyes were swollen shut and my lips were huge. It was the clindamycin.
April 11, 2010
Pros:
Works excellent as a spot treatment, zits go away very quickly. No reddness left over. When you get it, they give you a card to get it for no more than $25.00. The jar lasts FOREVER if you use it as a spot treatment.
Cons:
If you apply it all over, your skin starts to mildy flake.
Works very well, except for some minor flaking if you use it all over your face. Wear a good sunscreen.
December 1, 2009
Pros:
Gets rid of acne & the tiniest of pimples fast.
Cons:
Bleaches everything.
It works wonders. But the pharmacist said after 4 months i should stop because by then it has done all it can do. You are NOT screwed if you stop using it.
October 28, 2009
Pros:
Clears up acne very fast (usually over night. Maybe two nights if it's bad)
Very effective
Don't need to use large amounts
Cons:
Not very confortable when you go to bed. You have to wait until it dries up a little to actually sleep, else, you'll just scrape it (especially if you're a side sleeper), and stain your pillow
Very good product. It is a prescription medecine, but it works well, and is covered if you got insurance (at least it is for me). I've used it for more than a year now and I never had problems of redness, dryness, or anything like that.
September 19, 2008
Pros:
Clears skin up fast.
Cons:
Dyes fabric.
I use this product only at night before bed. I don't use any other acne cleansers. I just wash my face with warm water. Before I apply my make-up I use Aveeno mosturizer for acne prone skin. I also use clinique make-up for acne prone skin. It is all oil free and works great.
May 17, 2012
Pros:
Works great
Cons:
Prescription expires in 10 weeks
I've suffered from SEVERE cystic acne for most of my adulthood (20+ years) and tried everything. My last really bad flare up 3 years ago was so severe, the dermo wanted to put me on Accutane because nothing I tried worked and in fact was making everything worse. My face was in constant pain and I could feel it throbbing night and day. I wore make-up the consistency of a kabuki mask As a last resort, we tried Acanya gel and Doryx (150mg) combo. For the first 2-3 weeks I thought 'Great! Another thing that doesn't work!' and was pretty miserable but then slowly I started seeing improvements and things got better with every passing day. I have since gotten off Doryx but continue to use Acanya gel every morning. A little goes a long way and although it is pricey, the results are so worth it I don't even think about it. My one and only complaint is that the prescription has to be re-authorized through my insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) every 10 weeks which is a huge pain.
April 26, 2012
Pros:
works
Cons:
drying
ok i left a review before all ecstatic that it was working- i was so pleased that i actually FORGOT what it was like having acne and how miserable i was and was all happy with my clear skin that i stopped using acanya. BAD MOVE. within a few months my acne came back...so i started using acanya again and it has yet to start working 1 week in- i know i need to be patient. but i want to remind everyone that once your skin clears you still need to use this, maybe not every day... but don't just stop altogether.
March 23, 2012
Pros:
-After using it for 3 months, my (pretty severe) comedonal acne on my forehead is completely gone.
Cons:
-Acne got worse within the first week or two
I was 17 when I started getting comedonal acne and other pimples on my forehead. I used benzoyl peroxide for a year and still kept getting pimples with no improvement. I ran out of it and stopped using any creme at all. I broke out like crazy. My acne had never been worse. I then started using Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment and my forehead improved within a week, then went back to breaking out. I still kept using it for another 1.5 months with no improvement. Finally, my doctor told me about clindoxyl. Within the first week or two my acne got worse (could be because I got my period around that time) and I was skeptical. But I kept using it. I saw major improvements within the first month. Now, after 3 months, my skin is COMPLETELY clear and I'm so happy about it. I have some post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on my forehead, but that'll fade with time and is barely noticeable. PLEASE TRY THIS.
January 11, 2012
Pros:
WORKS, no bad side effects just a little dryness, doesn't smell
Cons:
expensive, expires in 10 weeks?!
I used to have to turn the lights off and run from the bathroom to bed so that my boyfriend wouldn't see my make up free skin and in the morning I used to cover my face. Not anymore!!!
July 5, 2011
Pros:
Clears up acne right away
Easy to apply
Face is smooth in the morning instead of oily
Only apply once a day
Cons:
Burns a little in the beginning
Temporary redness
Face discoloration if out in sunlight
Pretty expensive
I had pretty bad acne and was prescribed this medication from my dermatologist. I've been using it for a week now and the results are amazing. I couldn't be any happier with this product, it really works for me. I can feel my face becoming less bumpy and rigidy and more smooth everyday!
Pros:
-absolutely wonderful, cleared my skin in 2 weeks!!