Clindamycin

This is very drying the first month or so if you haven't used any sort of topical cream or BP product. My acne hasn't improved completely but I've only been on it a little over a month. I'd say it's 40% improved. I did experience an initial breakout. Pretty embarrassing but what can you do. I've noticed it isn't great on active acne..it seems to make pimples last longer for some reason. Most of my pimples eventually come to a head but the past month, most of them don't. It's like painful for 2 days and I keep expecting it to come to a head so I can pop it but it just slowly shrinks..it seems to take a week or more to go away. So I've been trying to only put it on areas I'm not currently breaking out.

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iamdfag

August 17, 2013

didn't work at all

Pros:

gets rid of the itchiness
anti bacterial
easy to apply

Cons:

expensive
not effective to everyone
slowly effective

i was using the liquid solution and applied it twice a day for more than a month along with erasul cleanser (sulfur soap). i would say i have just wasted my money with this product coz there was absolutely NO IMPROVEMENT AT ALL!!! true it is that you will need a lot of damn patience but man! its been hell of a month!!! my derm just told me to switch to erythromycin which i think is pretty much the same thing with it. so yeah overall it never cleared up my acne and it even made it worse. but it doesnt mean that it wont work for you just because it didnt work for my skin. just give it a try if by all means youre frustrated. the decision is yours after all.

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Nick

October 23, 2012

Pros:

-Great spot treatment
-Gets rid of huge pimples overnight
-Works well on whiteheads

Cons:

-Can cause itchiness

I have been using differin for my overall face and clindamycin phosphate gel for spot treatment for a month now, and so far the results have been awesome. I usually put the clindamycin on spots overnight over the differin, and it helps get rid of the huge ones overnight. I usually glob alot on the pimples, so I'm pretty sure that makes a bigger difference than using a thin film. I also use it in the morning on smaller pimples that I know won't come to a head as fast, since I don't want a huge whitehead on my face during the day haha Overall, alot of my pimples are gone and the inflamation of them have reduced. I am very prone to discoloration though, but the differin is supposed to help with that. Good luck for anyone who is gonna try this product!

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Anonymous

July 1, 2012

Pros:

Clears most acne, no side effects

Cons:

none

I usually don't write reviews, but this is a great product. I had pretty bad acne, and in the matter of 4 months it has all cleared up!! Amazing!

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Anonymous

April 1, 2012

Pros:

Got rid of acne
Got rid of visable clogged pores
Quickly soaks into skin
Could be used under foundation
Works quickly
Free (with my insurance coverage)

Cons:

None

I'm 18 yrs old with sensitive skin. I've been using Clindamycin Phosphate Top Gel 1% in the morning after I was my face and at night with Differin .3% (put it on before applying Differin works better). Have seen my many visable clogged pores on my cheeks practially disapper within 3 days, looked so clear I haven't been needing to wear any foundation. I have also notcied it gets rid of acne cuts ( you know how when you pop a pimple and it turns into a cut after) go away quickly as though it wasn't even there. I really enjoy this product it works so well with Differin. So excitied to not be needing to use any foundation anymore with the help of this new addition with my other acne medicine Differin.

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Julia

August 12, 2009

Pros:

It's wonderful, and wroks so quickly. I remember using it Friday, and waking up the net day with beautiful glowing skin, after my face was just a nightmare the day before.

Cons:

The only con I can think of is that it makes your face a bit greesy, but not too bad.

Use this...Request it, actually. My doctor hooked me up, and it is something I know I can rely on!

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theblackrabbitofinle

July 14, 2009

Pros:

When paired with Tretinoin Cream .1% it works.

Cons:

Have to use it every single day. If you stop, the acne comes back. Also, after 1-2 years of use, my acne developed a resistance to this, and I had to switch to another medication.

I used Clindamycin gel by applying a thin film to my face in the morning and at night I would apply a thin film of Tretinoin Cream 0.1%. It took about 3 weeks to see results, but eventually all my acne went away. I was clear for a period of 1-2 years, but then my face started building a resistance to the medication, and the acne came back. I find that with these prescription medications, they will work for about 1-2 years and then they stop working, so I have to switch from one to the other. All these dermatologist prescribed medications do work, but they do not cure acne. They just temporarily mask it. You have to use them on a consistent basis every day, or your acne will come back. Right now, I have stopped taking all these and I am trying natural methods such as taking probiotics and fiber supplements to see if I can get to the root of the problem.

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Kathryn

April 7, 2009

Pros:

this is the best stuff. Wash with cetaphil then apply a thin layer over your face...twice a day...takes about 2-3weeks to work. All of my daughters acne is gone..(she has cystic acne) she had no itching, redness, or reactions what so ever.

Cons:

none at this point

Try it!!.. it takes longer, but works and the gel is the best, keeps skin soft - no drying. Her scars are fading and she has had no new breakouts since starting this

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Kryssie

April 1, 2009

Pros:

Helps clear acne without causing dry patches or irritation.

Cons:

Can't think of any.

My mom reccommended this treatment because I've tried using just about EVERYTHING such as Differin, ProActiv, Murad etc. I began breaking out alot on my forehead and this really helped clear it. I use it once a day every night after my skin care regimen and I don't know what I would do without this! This has got to be my holy grail acne treatment.

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Amy

March 16, 2009

Pros:

Easy to apply, works well, and doesnt dry out skin. Oh, and super affordable ($5)!!

Cons:

Takes time.

I have used EVERY THING, I mean everything. From all the stuff on the shelf at drug stores to all the late night commercials. Even ProActive. Nothing worked. Until I finally got fed up and got the insurance to go to the doctor. He proscribed me Clindamycin Phosphate Gel 1%. At first I didnt think it was working, but I was determined to stick with it. Now its been 4 weeks and I am very happy with it. The best thing about it is that it prevents acne from forming. I highly recommend this product. And hope that all those who feel like I did will use it too.

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