Acne.org Products
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.
Used Clindamycin? Rate It:
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December 4, 2011
Cons:
No big changes
I only keep using this product to make sure I have some sort of antibacterial protection during the day. It doesn't clear anything up but is somewhat preventative.
June 28, 2010
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
-Clears back acne/ chest acne
-Easy to apply
-Tingles
-It DOES work
-You can get a discount card
Cons:
-Works extremely slowly
-Must continue to use it
-May dry out skin
-Can be expensive
I haven't noticed any results until about a month or two. But it does clear it, slowly but surely. I am still not clear, but the redness and pimples (especially on my arms) have gone down a lot. Must continue use or it will stop working
November 8, 2016
OILY-ER THAN BEFORE!!!!
This stuff does NOT work. I have oily prone skin and this actually has made it even worse!!!! I can't even wear makeup now because my makeup almost melts off my skin and it's disgusting. Even when I use this and go makeup free it STILL makes my skin oily and breakout even more. Ugh so frustrating :(
July 9, 2016
It works!
I recently started using this in combination with other things to combat moderate inflammatory acne after taking oral steroids for a medical condition. It has really helped the inflammation! I know this is a temporary fix, but hopefully my other treatments will kick in before this stops working (Tretinoin, Spironolactone, Finacea, Ortho-Cyclen). Highly recommend the Fougera Clindamycin Gel (non-comedogenic), but be careful of the Lotions, they often include pore clogging ingredients!
February 5, 2016
Its okay
I used this for a couple of months and it took forever to work and it made my skin extremely oily, even when I used moisturizer. I think its works but not for me, and didn't make a difference in the redness or swelling of my acne.
October 10, 2014
Didnt work long term
Like the title says: didnt work long term. The first 3 months my skin looked great but then my body adjusted and it was as if I was doing nothing at all
November 9, 2013
Thank goodness for this!
Pros:
Clears inflammatory pimples
Feels cool and soothing to skin
No initial breakout
Cons:
P. Acne will eventually become resistant to it.
I suffered from inflammatory pimples and my primary care doctor suggested the Clindamycin gel. I've been on it for a month and have not had another pimple since then! I got a few papules, but I think they were unrelated to the medication, because it's not supposed to cause an initial breakout. I love the gel because although it was itchy for a couple days, when you get used to it, it feels so cool and soothing and dries so quickly and transparently.
September 27, 2013
Definatly worth it
Pros:
Works very quickly
Reduces size and reddness
No stinging
Cons:
Dry sour skin some
Needs exfoliating
Gets worse before it gets better
I started using it because I had not severe acne, but a lot of it. Unlike what is recommended I have dry skin so it was a little harder to stay hydrated. But it defiantly started to reduce redness, size, and the amount VERY quickly. It was strafe because I was used to feeling stinging or burning and it almost felt strange for it to work so well and not burn! One thing I didn't like was it did get worse before it got better, and I had to do a lot of exfoliating to remove dead skin. But u might not have that who knows:)
August 8, 2013
miracle for me
Pros:
didnt overly dry out my skin
no smell and doesnt stain sheets or clothes
Cons:
makes your skin appear really oily but i apply at night only anyways
a friend said this will only work for about 1 year before skin becomes immune
I have only been using this gel for about 1.5 months but it has really helped. in may/june i had severe acne. there were a couple cysts around my jawline that i could NEVER seem to get rid of... even with a clarisonic and different face washes. i started to use this in mid june and it is now early august and i am loving my skin! my skin will never be 100% clear due to scars and a couple of blemishes here and there but it has really helped. the acne that i have now is not nearly as bad! i have been getting compliments and im feeling way better about myself!
February 11, 2013
Pros:
this is tge 2nd time i have tried along with trentanin cream. the first time i did 2 weeks and it was hell! my face peeled of, was sore to touch, and pimples were worse than ever. i was so enraged i screamed at my DR. about the results. i aaked him to put me back on metronitizole gel. after the summer was over i decited i would try again while i hibernated over winter. what i found was that i was using too much of the products. its been 2 months with clindamycin and trention and my skin if flaw
Cons:
only use a tiny pea size amount. less is DEF more!!!
i love the results!!! the second time around. use in moderation.
Pros:
Inexpensive generic available
Usual topical antibiotic benefits