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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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January 4, 2007
Cons:
Dries your skin out really badly, definately can NOT use if you have sensitive skin.
I have sensitive skin and stubborn acne. I used clindoxyl for two days, and it made me break out in an itchy rash.
February 1, 2012
Pros:
cleared up acne overnight!
reduced visible scars
Cons:
drying (but what's worse: acne or dry skin?)
a bit itchy
if you have not tried, this try it now! I've used clindoxyl gel for over 6 months now, I stopped for 2 months and my acne flared back up, I restarted using clindoxyl gel yesterday. Overnight it started to clear up my cystic acne, along with my all whiteheads.
July 5, 2010
Pros:
- Clears pimples
- prevents pimples
- fades acne scars and prevents them
- doesnt dry out my face
- fast
Cons:
- Got immune to it eventually so now it doesn't work on me anymore :( but it was the best acne fighter I've ever used!!
Used it for a couple years and worked amazingly until my skin became immune to it :(
August 21, 2009
Pros:
Works quickly, no smell, affordable if you have extended health coverage,
Cons:
Stopped working for me after about 10 months, expensive if you pay out-of-pocket for it, bleaches fabrics.
This product worked extremely well for me for about 10 months. My acne is coming back now and the Clindoxly is not clearing it up. I'm going to see my doctor next week to maybe try something new.
May 14, 2009
Pros:
-once you put it on in the evening, when you wake up in the morning your skin is clearer and the imples are smaller
Cons:
-pimples swell up more during the day
-acne does not go away
-dries up your skin, and DOES NOT WORK.
It doesnt work. Period.
Especially for people who have moderate-severe acne. (like me).
March 31, 2009
Pros:
Nothing. Well, at least it didn't get worse...
Cons:
Nearly 3 weeks in, no difference whatsoever. Difficult to use in everyday life. Leaves an irritating film on the skin. Dries it out as well.
Fail.
March 21, 2009
Pros:
Works well in the beginning, cleared my skin up very fast.
Cons:
Stops working with time, and completely burns your skin. When you stop using it, your skin breaks out and becomes worst than it was before using it.
Use only on a short period of time
February 1, 2009
Pros:
Clears up really really quickly and gets rid of excess oil
Cons:
Dries it out a little too much, but that goes away within a couple of days of continued use, makes skin itchy for about a week
It's a good product, well worth the initial pain and grief
January 23, 2009
Pros:
-It works to some extent
-Dry's Clear
-Doesn't Smell
Cons:
-Drys the skin badly
-Painfully slow results
-Can get in your bangs accidentally
My doctor prescribed this the first time i visited him. It seemed to have very good results at the start. After a week the results slowed down drastically. It is still working but at a unimaginably slow rate and my face at this rate will not be clear in the next four months. I was also taking tetracycline while using this and using a sensitive soap bar. I would not recommend this because it works slow and there are far more effective products your doctor could prescribe too you.
November 10, 2008
Pros:
Response to reviewer with sheet and towel damage. I feel for you. Whenever I use something bleachy, I throw a white towel over my pillow (and luckily all my towels are white so I can bleach them when I wash). Clearly your linens are costly, so..
Cons:
this may not work, but you should try to dye them back to the original color. You will have to use HOT water and let them soak awhile, but you may save them! Such a pity. I have many a shirt collar with bleachy marks on it.
Have not used the product by the way, just heard of it, but from the looks of it all posters are in Canada. I use Clindamycin which must be similar (but mine in an alcohol-based liquid that is applied through an applicator all over), it works quite well, but sounds like Clindoxy would be a great spot treatment.
Pros:
I didn't see any from my experience.