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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 10, 2015
Amazing
I used every Rx thinkable in the last 2 years. Tomorrow marks 5 weeks on this drug and nothing has worked this well. I have 1 or 2 stragglers here and there but that's its. 1 full coverage before work, it dries clear, spot treat at night. I'm washing with ceravae once a day and use retin-A .25 before bed. It's expensive and there's a generic, which I used for a year, so your insurance will probably argue with you over it. Luckily I was able to get it approved and had a manufacturers coupon so it was affordable. But it is worth the money. No idea why it works better than the generic but it does. Get this drug. You won't be sorry.
November 18, 2013
Drastic Results Already
I started this using on my face about a week ago and have already noticed a change. I wash twice a day with cetaphil DermaControl wash and moisturize with the cetaphil DermaControl moisturizer. To fade the dark marks my dermatologist prescribed a Hydroquinone and fluocinolone acetonide.
July 27, 2012
Pros:
Halted cystic acne
Does not over dry skin
Cons:
Does not clear skin immediately like others have said
Ages skin a bit (dryness?)
I have been using this product for 2 weeks and I have noticed a difference: Before I started, I was waking up with new pimples every day and getting really anxious. Ever since I started using this medicine I no longer wake up with new pimples. But, at the same time, it had not completely cleared my skin and does absolutely nothing for scars. It has only been two weeks so I'm pretty happy so far. I do notice that my skin is drier and makeup does look a bit cake but its not as drying as Duac.
April 11, 2012
Pros:
Popped pimples disappear by the next day
Cystic acne minimised after a night
Cons:
Expensive for the small amount
Packaging gets difficult to use towards the end
I've been using this extensively on my popped pimples (I know I shouldn't be popping them, but still). Once I've squeezed out the pus, I slab some on it and by the next day, the swelling and redness is gone! I've been using it on cystic acne & it has caused the swelling to go down by quite a bit.
March 6, 2012
Pros:
effective, less drying side effect
Cons:
Acne got worse initially, slow to clear acne
You need patience with this medication, it took approximately six weeks before it started clearing acne. It got worse, after six weeks my face turned beautiful, however, I used Atralin with this.
August 28, 2011
Pros:
-Fast results
-Doesn't flake
-Product is not visible, unless you apply too much, in that case you can see a white chalky cover
-Causes pimples to form whiteheads (speeds up the process)
-Does not burn
Cons:
-Expensive without insurance
-Product needs to be discarded after 4 months
I have only been using this product for 1 week and I've already seen improvements. I had been using Stievamycin gel (a similar product) for almost a year prior to this so my skin probably got used to these ingredients and as a result, did not breakout at first. My acne has definitely gotten better after using this product. I'm so excited! For sure, try this out but for people who haven't used products similar to this, your skin may get worse for maybe around 2 weeks before it gets better. Just be patient!
August 4, 2011
Pros:
- prevents pimples/pustles
- overtime it reduces blackheads
- brightens complexion or helps to fade marks (either one)
- tube lasts 4 months
Cons:
- may come with an intial breakout which lasted me 2 months
- expensive without insurance
- kinda dry/irritating but not as much as other bp treatments
I have been using this for about 4 months, i do not get breakouts anymore. The intial purge was tiny whiteheads that came and went overnight. It left behind no mark or anything. Try it out for sure.
October 2, 2009
Pros:
can be used under makeup
dries fast
gets rid of scares and pimples quickly
Cons:
runs out quick
dries skin when too much is applied
it work when you give it time
dont use too many other products when using the gel, it will not be as effective.
July 9, 2009
Pros:
Dries skin fast. Skin feels nice and smooth in the morning. My complexion looks more even in the mornings. Easy to use. Affordable with health insurence.
Cons:
Kind of irritates my skin a bit if I apply it after exfoliating. DO NOT apply if you have been in the sun during the day (burns badly). bleeched my towels.
I have used it on and off for a year. It works very well. Not neccissarily getting rid of pimples, but drying them out so they will go away faster.
I switch between this and differin (a product that unclogs hair follicles and pores). I find Clindoxyl a better product. Easier to apply. I find it makes my skin feel better than the differein.
I don't know if it was Clindoxyl, or the Differin, or a combo of both, but I got my eye brows waxed, (not for the first time, had it done a bunch and it was fine) but the wax peeled my skin off. So my eye lids were very sensitive and were burnt and scraped from where my skin came off. So be careful with waxing and using the product.
I was told, that you can't stay on an oral/antibiotic forever. But a lotion you can. So it's better to go with something topical, than taking something orally.
January 17, 2009
Pros:
- cleared up my skin quickly
- makes my skin look flawless
Cons:
- dried up my skin and made it itchy the first few times of usage
i only found out about this product after high school; when i used it and saw the difference in my skin, i wished i knew about it sooner!!! i had terrible acne in high school, both on my face and back and ever since using clindoxyl i hardly ever break out (maybe like one pimple when it's the time of the month- even then, if i see a pimple starting to come out i just put clindoxyl on it and it usually doesn't even come out anymore). I LOVE YOU CLINDOXYL!!! :D
it changed my life!!! thank you!!!
Pros:
Cleared up Acne
No breakouts