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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May 23, 2011
Cons:
- induced severe diarrhea and some vomiting even with only prescribed dosage used (thin layer applied once per day)
I'm 15, had this prescribed by dermatologist (dalacin-t liquid solution) and used this product for 4 days and was seeing a pleasant improvement in my back acne. This morning I woke up with severe diarrhea and I vomited twice - induced by clindamycin. I guess it works for some people but be careful because the side effects aren't fun and I have to discontinue use of this product after only 4 days after spending 35$ on it :( Plus I feel like crap and it has ruined my long weekend in addition to the fact that I can't contact my doctor for 2 days due to the holiday. fml
May 9, 2011
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Worked great for a couple of months.
Cons:
Bacteria became resistant.
It was perfect for a couple of months, but good things come to an end unfortunately...
May 6, 2011
Pros:
- None
Cons:
- Made acne slightly worse
- Made my face itch after applying
My doctor prescribed this to me before going to pill form antibiotics. Unfortunately, this didn't make my acne go away. I tried it alone, and tried it while using Benzoyl Peroxide, which is supposed to make it more effective. I'd say it increased my mild acne to moderate acne.
May 2, 2011
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
cleared up cystic acne on back and chest
foam is easy to apply
Cons:
can't travel with it - bottle is too large and because it is a foam, you can't put it in a smaller bottle
I had severe cystic acne on my back and chest from stress and other causes. After using Evoclin for a month, I have not had a single breakout. I can't say enough about the effectiveness of this product. However, you must be consistent with your usage. I can immediately tell the difference if I forget for a few days. I use it every time I get out of the shower. I would recommend washing your hands off afterwards because the product can really dry out cuticles, etc. Ask your Dr. for a prescription discount card.
April 29, 2011
Pros:
-Reduced acne by 85-90%
-Easy to apply
-No so drying if the cream is used
-Helped fade acne scars a bit faster
Cons:
-Extremely flaky skin for the first few weeks
-I found it became less effective over time
-I only gave t 4 because it didn't make me 100% clear
I think Differin is a very good acne product and is good for people with sensitive skin because it is much milder than retin-a or and other retinoid. I started of with using Differin cream so that it wouldn't dry out my skin so much and then after 2 months went to the gel which was much easier to use and prefer over the cream. I highly recommend Differin to people with moderate acne as it can really make you about 90% clear and will change a spots healing time from like a week or more to just a few days. But make sure you use a very good moisturizer with this because you can get very flaky skin. I would recommend applying a moisturizer like Cetaphil lotion like 30 mins after you apply Differin and this is what my derm suggested
April 17, 2011
Pros:
Clears up acne
Stops it from starting
I have been using this product on and off for years. I find it to be effective without being drying. I've recommended it to multiple people and they have all been very pleased with the results.
April 6, 2011
Pros:
Clears Acne Fast (starts working within a week)
Not very drying at all
Can wear under makeup
Worked on my cystic acne (contrary to the belief of my derm)
Cons:
Smells strong like Alcohol (the liquid form)
I am 23 and have always had mild to moderate acne (sometimes worse than others) but it was never a huge issue and I thought I would "grow out of it". Somewhere about a year ago I started breaking out with cystic acne on my chin. It was like one huge painful bump would form and linger for weeks and then once it finally started going down two more would appear...so I was fed up. I saw a dermatologist and asked to try clindamycin before trying any of the pills. I have the liquid type that you dab all over your face and use it once in the morning and once at night. Within a week I saw results! My face is not perfect and still breaks out every now and then, BUT I haven't had one cyst form on my chin since beginning use. It smells terrible when applying, but dries quickly and at most I need to dab a tiny bit of moisturizer on my cheeks if they start to dry out. I wash my face with a Cetaphil antibacterial soap bar before application and can apply makeup after the clindamycin has dried. This product is WONDERFUL!
March 28, 2011
Pros:
gets rid of zits fastttt like major breakouts
doesn't leave marks
Cons:
a little drying but not really so none i can think of
i use clinamycin gel with 5 % benzoyl peroxide and it is an HG it really shinks/ gets rid of breakouts overnight love it
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!
February 27, 2011
Pros:
Clear, dries quickly
Easy to apply
Hardly a smell to it at all
Does not affect make-up application
Cons:
None
After putting this on my "no" list for my Derm due to the reviews on here, he prescribed it anyway. I'm supposed to be using it all over my face in the morning but have chosen to spot treat with it instead and it's working great! Clindamycin phosphate 1% lotion (but it's a clear liquid with a blotting applicator so not really lotion) in the morning; Sodium Sulfacetamide lotion 10% at night and twice daily Doxycycline 50mg is starting to work on my larger "eruptions" and no new ones. I noticed today they're starting to shrink very quickly. Perhaps due to the spot application (which is basically the entire bottom half of my face) I have not noticed any oily/greasiness.
Pros:
- was clearing up larger spots on back and fading smaller spots