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Topical Antibiotic
Efficacy
55%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Topical Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
One of the less effective treatments out there. It should never be used on its own or for longer than 3 months and may lead to resistant strains of bacteria. It may provide a slight improvement in mild acne in some people.
Topical Antibiotic
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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October 20, 2010
Cons:
VERY expensive
Ok everyone else must have insurence because I paid $110 for this stuff. But it is amazing. All the swelling in my cystic ance is gone. I love this stuff and I strongly reccamend everyone ask for it.
October 19, 2010
Pros:
-kill zits FAST
Cons:
none for me
i don't use this very often because i don't get bad acne anymore. I use salycic acid daily. but when a pimple starts to form, i dab this stuff on, stops it right in its tracks! helps with my body-acne also, which is a bit worse than my face. i also have this condition where i sometimes get painful abscesses that will eventually turn into hard cysts that literally never go away unless i get surgery. this really helps to heal the abscess and greatly reduces the hardness, size, and gross-factor of the resulting cyst. this stuff, is MAGICAL.
August 6, 2013
Product used: Faceclin (Clindamycin (1%) and Nicotinamide (4%) Gel)
clindamycin + nicotinamide gel - works on treating active + is known to work on healing pigmentation(while treating active spots).it doesnt have the side effects of bp(it not as fast as bp though!)
Pros:
treats acne- anti bacterial
works on pigmentation
has no/less side effects(unlike bp); in some cases - slight/moderate oiliness is reported(am not much sure)
Cons:
like any other acne medication, it does make one photosensitive
is not as fast as bp when it comes to spot treat bacterial spot
works well for me - doesn't have cons of bp; which is why its always a preference for me.
it works fine on any inflamed spot or headed spots.
is also good for open spots.
September 19, 2015
how its use
May 15, 2016
Can this be used as a replacement or alternative to BP?
February 23, 2010
Pros:
This DOES work! you start noticing it within the first week! i have really bad acne, lots of huge bumps that stay on my face for weeks at a time and tiny ones all over my face too that did not want to go away. i am taking the pills and im applying it to my face in the gel form which i have a perscription for too. its wonderful! i have been using it for about 2 weeks and my face is almost completely clear...and the only kind of bumps left are very small. im so happy now
Cons:
none!
TAKE THIS! ITS AMAZING!
December 26, 2009
Pros:
Clears up most acne fast (about a week), prevents breakouts, doesn't dry or damage skin. Very cheap.
Cons:
only helps inflammatory acne. my pores are still clogged. (maybe this will change in time) strong smell, fumes burn your eyes.
Very good for those struggling with inflammatory acne, fast, effective and cheap.
It's worth the cash and the trip to the dermatologist.
September 14, 2010
Pros:
- Works and works fast
- I like the tube it comes in, dries up fast and comfortable to keep on over night
- Free since its a prescription!!!!
Cons:
- Bleaches clothes or towels
- Available by prescription only and only good for 4 months after opening
Ive been using treament gels for a long time now like benzoyl peroxide you can buy in stores the 5% ones. Which work well but this Clindoxyl gel (Clindamyncin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide) Is so amazing and so much better! You can only get it as a prescription well mine is a prescription... I have cystic acne that comes and goes and also have chest acne thats pretty bad. This will stop my acne from getting worse and will litterally heal my acne overnight. I do hate that it bleaches clothes I have to be very careful around new towels and new pjs.. But it works so thats why I use it. Cystic acne is very hard to get rid of and this stuff is the only thing that heals them fast! And its free since it was a prescription! And I cannot count how many usless acne products ive purchased through out the years!!
April 6, 2010
Pros:
Easy to go on ( i have topical liquid form) doesn't sting. slowly pimples on my chin are going away. not drying
Cons:
Caused a pimple or two.. and hasn't really got rid of mine either, but i dont have bad acne much.
free for me from insurance. so far its been okay, not sure if i should try something else. but im on about week 2. so i can't say anything yet.
February 18, 2015
Gets rid of hormonal acne/ black heads
I used the liquid solution manufactured by GREENSTONE LIMITED. This is the real deal here. Doc gave it to me 2 years ago, and it cleared up my hormonal acne. The hormonal acne was in the entire area of the chin and bottom jaw area with areas scattered further up but never reaching the cheeks. It was almost all blackheads too. This chin acne was my last "wave" of acne, so to speak. Clindamycin got rid of the cherry on the top. I applied it in the morning, sometimes day time, and then at night time. Generally, it took some time to work. Within 3 months, the acne was beginning to clear up. In 1 year of use (also with retin-A cream), my face stopped suffering. Occasionally I will get a pimple here and there but this is avoidable. Clindamycin rids of the pimple in 1-2 days. I think this is a good product to use when you have treated most of your acne from previous years, but either way, try this out.
Lastly, if this doesn't work, keep looking. And a tip that might help: never put your face on pillows or clothing, desks; nothing. Never put your hands to your face either. Don't let people touch your face as well. It truly works, even just a bit.
March 9, 2011
Pros:
This actually works
Works under makeup
Makes my skin "glow"
Skin feels tighter
Cons:
Dries out face
I use this cream with Retina, and the combination does wonders. I use clindamycin throughout my day (under my makeup), and I've definitely seen improvement!
My skin glows better than ever, and feels tighter. When you first start using clindamycin, remember to use in moderation. DON'T USE IT EVERYDAY! My skin dried out so terrible that it hurt to move my face. I rubbed large amounts of an aloe vera oil all over the dry areas for days, and get a GOOD moisturizer. Advice: ALWAYS moisturize esp. around eyes and mouth area!
October 6, 2014
Product used: Faceclin (Clindamycin (1%) and Nicotinamide (4%) Gel)
Works fine
It will take some time, but will vanishes the acne and marks too, just have some patience, never ever try to touch with your hands dirty.. good luck
Pros:
Works quickly
Drys out oily skin