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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 28, 2008
Surprisingly it doesn't aggravate my skin, I recommend it!
November 18, 2006
Pros:
Easy to use, always available, can be used with other acne treatments.
Cons:
My acne got worse, it bleached the hair that it touched at my hairline and my pillowcase.
Its worth the try, its not only affordable but some people have found it extremely effective. Its not painful and there are no side-effects. You can continue using your daily cleanser and moisturizer and it has no effect on your birth control. It didn't work for me, but it could work for you, and that's why I recommended it. Although it was ineffective for me, it could work for you.
April 28, 2016
stopped working
it works for a while.. but just when your skin gets good, it loses its effectiveness. It worked for a while with me, then just stopped.
February 9, 2013
Pros:
-works quickly
-you don't need much
-if you have insurance it is covered
Cons:
-I did not have any side affects however I use 100% pure argon oil as a moisturizer so that is most likely why
This product is a god send within 5 days my acne significantly improved to the point that people actually noticed. As an acne sufferer for 10+ years I was amazed and I still am. As stated above I used 100% argon oil as my moisturizer I recommend this to everyone. You don't need to use much of either product just enough to give a very thin layer is enough. I am so grateful I asked my dr not only am I getting clear skin but thanks to Insurance it's free even if it wasnt this is well worth it
April 24, 2012
Pros:
Nothing so far.
Cons:
Dries out my face bad. Burns when I put it on, and leaves my face looking red and irritated.
I have been using this product for about a month now and so far I haven't had anything good to say about it. My face is flaky and hurts. Even just putting on moisturizer burns because of this. So far I am not a fan. Keep in mind I have only been using it for a month. It could get better.
August 31, 2011
Pros:
Works!!!
Not very drying
it works!!!
Cons:
expensive
Its absolutely incredible!! was so annoyed with duac because it burned my face and allowed breakouts. With acanya and minocycline my acne is almost gone!
April 26, 2010
Pros:
-clears up severe acne within a matter of weeks
Cons:
-you will still breakout
-you will eventually build up an immunity to it
I have been using clindoxyl gel for about 8 years. When I first started using it, I had horrible acne and the clindoxyl TOTALLY HELPED! It cleared everything up so that the only thing I had to worry about was the odd small zit that might pop up. As I continued using it however, I slowly built up an immunity to it and now it literally DOES NOTHING for me. I'm 22 and my skin is worse now than it was in highschool when clindoxyl was in its best working order.
October 13, 2009
Pros:
Prevent acne
Cons:
None
Well, as a black person, getting soemthing that works for pple of copour is hard to fine. I have spend thousands of dollars on acne product and none of it worked, even on prescribed medicine. I gave up and when i relocated to toronto, i decided to go to a walk in clinic because it was getting worse.Mind You his doctor black and Bammmmmmmm he prescribed me this cream and it workeddddddddd. Clears ma acne plus all the scars from it. Am very happy with this medicine. Thank you Mr. A............Love ya
October 9, 2009
Pros:
Worked at healing and preventing acne (including cystic acne breakouts)
Cons:
When initially started severely dried skin, continued to add moisturizer
Bleaches everything!
Can only get as prescription not over the counter
I love this prescription! even if its bleached all my sleep tops. I had a severe breakout of cystic acne after stopping Tri-Cyclin for 6 months. Now I'm back on that prescription, plus Clindoxyl at night with moisturizer on sensitive areas that get dry, and Proactiv during the day. I'm not sure my skin has ever looked better, in the past I usually was battling at least one or two pimples and now nothing! Or if I do tingly pimple sensation I just put it on and next day its gone. You do have to be patient it took 2 months before I really believed and saw and difference (Boyfriend saw a big difference in a couple of weeks). It does bleach your cloths but I was prepared for that after using Proactiv for years. I only wish the tube was bigger, I'm now rationing the medication. I feel like I've tried everything over the counter, I highly recommend this topical prescription!
September 27, 2009
Pros:
-Very Minimal Side affects
-Apply only to areas that are infected
-Does not have any odour so it can be applied when leaving the house
Cons:
-Slight residue on face after application
I started taking Clindoxyl a few months after I stopped taking Tetracycline, which is another common acne prescription. Although tetracycline was successful in preventing breakouts and removing acne on the majority of my face I was still getting breakouts on my forehead. I noticed positive results within 3 weeks. The acne of my forehead had subsided and I was not experiencing any breakouts. I did not notice any major side affects.
Pros:
My doctor originally prescribed me Retin-A but I found it was irritating and drying up my skin too much, Ive been using this for about a month now and I definetly have seen an improvement.