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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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August 5, 2009
Cons:
- Bleached some of my clothes and towels
- Burned my skin a bit after exfoliating and aplying the cream
It is very good to use if you want to clear up your acne a bit quicker than usual. You can also get refills when you run out. Also it doesnt cost much if you have health insurance. Ask your doctor or Dermatologist if Clyndoxyl Gel is right for you!
July 19, 2016
Fabulous product
Unfortunately for my skin it wasn't enough, but generally I would highly recommend it for keeping infection under control and limiting breakouts. I used it daily for 16 months. It really stung and dried my skin to start with from the peroxide but geez it cleared up my skin quickly
December 27, 2015
Onexton--great results
I have been fighting cystic acne for over ten years now. They are terrible on my chin. I have tried numerous topical products that only worked as bandaids. The only thing that actually got rid of my cysts were the cortisone shots I received in my derm's office. I have been on this product for a month now, and I am seeing great results. It keeps my skins, for the most part, even. One can never expect perfection, especially if his/her acne is caused by hormones and hair growth, but the Onexton actually got rid of a cyst in three days. That is amazing! I know my derm wants me to take oral medication, but I refuse. (In fact, if you use oral meds and love it, please let me know which one (other than birth control) you use.) My cystic acne, I am sure, is more hormonal as opposed to environmental. The side-effects to those oral meds ( I have read) are overwhelming. And although my acne causes me a lot of stress, I am determined to find alternative methods. So far, Onexton has been a great method. I also use a strict cleansing regime of Skinceuitcal products every morning and night. I also clean my make-up applications (sponges) DAILY. As far as how I used it: I started off small, and I recommend you doing this. I put a small amount only on part of my chin where I get the cysts. I wanted to see how my skin reacted to the gel. I did this twice daily. I followed with a great moisturizer (Dermological) to help with the drying. I then moved to the areas around my nose, and now (a month later), I'm using it on my entire face. It gets red at first, but then quickly dissipates. I don't expect this to work forever as I'm convinced that skin builds a tolerance, but for now, it's a great product. Give it a try!
January 2, 2015
Works for a while
I used this, with along Retin A, and Minocycline to clear up my first experience with acne when I was in middle school. The combination worked beautifully, and once I got off these medications I stayed clear for about 8 months. Then, my acne came back worse, and I was prescribed Clindoxyl Gel. It worked for a while, but then it wasn't doing anything. My skin became resistant to the topical antibiotic in this gel. Just use this with caution, and don't immediately quit using it once you are clear. Ease off of it.
November 25, 2012
Pros:
seemed to help with acne at first
Cons:
-after a while, acne started to come back worse
-horrible acne scarring
-face was VERY red, with a definite line separating the redness of my cheek from the normal colour of my neck
-flaky, itchy skin
I have two friends with severe acne who have used Clindoxyl. It seemed to work extremely well for one of them and moderately well for the other. I was told by a doctor to try this in conjunction with Retin-A; using one in the morning and one at night. My face always seemed redder, tighter, and flakier after using clindoxyl. I don't normally have sensitive skin, so I was very surprised the effects didn't wear off after a couple of days.
August 8, 2012
Pros:
Clears acne
does not dry skin
evens skin tone
Cons:
need prescription
I have not worn no foundation since I was like 13. I had the most severe acne. I began taking diane 35 for 2 months (which I highly recommend), afterwards (last two months) I have been using this. I believe this is what is keeping my acne at bay because if I miss a night i will get a pimple or two but after the next night and applying this they are gone again.
I had to wear foundation my whole life and hated it! My skin was SOO bad! I feel so amazing, I am finally comfortable in my own skin and never thought I'd feel that way! It would not hurt to try this!!!!!
January 8, 2012
Pros:
Clears acne fast
Very effective
Helps scars go away
Easy to apply
Cons:
Might make your skin very dry and itchy the first few times
It is expensive without insurance
It works great! helped clear up my blemishes
November 3, 2011
Pros:
clears cysts
reduces redness
shrinks breakouts over night
works well under makeup
Cons:
mild dryness
mild breakouts for first few days of usage
i' m 22 years old and have never had any severe issues with my skin, just mild breakouts a week before my period and stubborn black heads but it wasnt until the beginning of this past summer it started out with small rash like bumps on my forehead that i thought were just from the heat and sweating, but it started spreading down my face , along my jawline and eventually felt like every single pore on my face was a little pimple. only some would form whiteheads but it wasn't until i noticed larger cyst like bumps appearing along my jaw line that were deep under the skin and would stay for weeks! in the light my face looked rough and bumpy, and felt like it was overloaded with oil.
so after an entire summer of ugliness i finally made an appointment with my Dr. and she prescribed clindoxyl ..
I started it mid september and have been using it twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed. its been about 2 months now and have noticed a huge difference with everything
my skin isnt oily anymore and all the little bumps that were everywhere are gone. i had a alot of scarring before too and it has really evened out my overall complexion and dark spots. my pores are smaller and i havnt had a serious breakout in a few weeks, just little ones before my period which are expected. the cysts are gone completely and the overall redness in my complexion is gone. i really tried to avoid wearing make up while ive been using clindoxyl which is difficult to do but has paid off because now i hardly wear it at all because i dont feel like i need to conceal anything. I was using a bareminerals foundation powder which was light and non comogetic every so often and didnt experience any reaction to it. i did experience a little dryness but used a oil free moisterizer in the morning about 20 minutes after applying the gel. bottm line... it works. you just have to be patient. hope this helped.
July 13, 2011
Pros:
controls acne
clears skin
makes skin smooth/less oily
less is more
Cons:
skin very dry at first
costly without insurance
best topical medication i have ever used. i use it religiously everyday.
November 2, 2010
Pros:
Not really anything to be honest. Comparatively cheap I guess?
Cons:
Did absolutely nothing to my acne during the 2 months I used it. If anything, it made my acne a little worse.
I used Acanya for 2 months, expecting it to clear up my moderate acne after reading some pretty good reviews. Basically, it didn't change a thing. Very disappointed, as my acne is now worse than it was when I started on it. Pretty much Acanya did nothing for me. Like absolutely no difference at all, whether good or bad. Skin stayed the same throughout the 2 months I used it, besides a slight flare up I've had the last couple of weeks,
Pros:
- It gets rid of acne
- Reduces redness
- Clear my acne over the years