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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.
Used Clindamycin? Rate It:
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March 24, 2009
Cons:
Expensive, can't be bought over the counter.
I think the product I've been using is a bit different (not too sure). Mine is Clindamycin Hydrochloride 1%. I finally got the courage to go to the doctor after dealing with not-very-good over-the-counter products. I was using Salicylic Acid for about a week. I saw slow improvements with Salicylic Acid. So I decided to switch to Benzoyl Peroxide. After a night, Benzoyl Peroxide assisted the acne to go away faster. It literally peeled off the unbearable dark spots left by acne and induced redness. The next day, I was a bit skeptical not knowing much about Benzoyl Peroxide so I went to my doctor to prescribe me acne treatment that was best suited for me. I was prescribed with Clindamycin Hydrchloride 1% lotion & Doxycycline Hydrocloride pills. It worked great! The pimples went smaller dramatically over a night of usage and scars still peeled off. These two products did not dry my skin at all! Gave me baby skin! I'm really ecstatic and would recommend it!
June 27, 2007
Pros:
Stabilized my condition, stopped the really big pimples
Cons:
Didn't make my acne any better. I have more pimples now, and in more/bigger areas of my face.
I've soon used this medication for a year, and I haven't really noticed any improvement.
December 7, 2006
Pros:
Helps to dry out ance quickly
Cons:
smells bad
I've had moderate to severe cystic acne since I was 13 years old, I am now 23 years old, I've been taking this medication in liquid form along with a pill form of an antibiotic. These two together have dramatically helped my skin clear up. I have to use it twice daily, cut down on make-up (just a light powder), and what has also helped is taking a shower in the morning and one at night , let the hot water run on your affected acne areas, then use the medication, it seems to clear them up almost instantly, or at least overnight.
June 16, 2017
At first skeptical, but it works!!
I am struggling with acne since 2013 until now. It is a combination of cystic acne and nodules and almost all of my breakouts are containing pus; which hurts af. Besides that, my acne is also triggered badly by stress and PMS. So last month, I was trying to use Tidact, another alternative for Clindamycin as it also contains 11.9mg of Clidamycin Phosphate. However, when I first bought it I wore it a few times and stopped because there is no effect whatsoever on my breakouts. I am desperate to find a quick solution. Within the past few weeks, my acne on jawlines and below the chin got worser and worser. I have tried almost everything. Honey, turmeric, lemon, sea salt water. You name it. But no avail. So I'm giving Tidact another shot and wore it continuously for 2 weeks; one time in the morning under my makeup and one time at night. And currently yeah, it works! The breakouts are starting to diminish and leaving only the red, flat acne scars! If you want to use this product, believe me; patience is the key. :) In one of the successful review, it takes 6 months to banish acne completely by using this product. It also works well with gentle facial cleansers such as Cetaphil. For the acne scars I am using Bio-Oil as it works well for me.
June 3, 2016
Still new but not feeling it
My doctor prescribed this to me to use in the morning for my bacne. At the time my back was doing ok. It's only been three days and my back has honestly gotten worse. I'm supposed to use this in conjunction with Minocycline and a benzoyl peroxide wash and that I should give it at least 8 weeks to see results. I'm really hoping that this is a "its gonna get worse before it gets better" situation cause cystic pimples along the bra strap during summer are the biggest pain. Literally. :/
June 13, 2014
Useless for any serious acne
I was on Clindamycin August 2013 until October 17th, and of all the treatments I tried this was the least effective. You could skip a whole two weeks while on this medicine and nothing would seem different, I understand it is effective on very minor acne sufferers, but if you have more than 3-5 active pimples and they seem persistent I would recommend something more effective.
June 14, 2013
Works well in conjunction with another product.
Pros:
It works if used correctly
Cons:
Can't be a stand alone product
Drying
It works pretty well with a medicated cleanser and a topical product like benzoyl peroxide. You also need a moisturizer since it dries out the skin.
November 3, 2009
Pros:
Love it love it! I have used it for about 5 months now and I have bad acne! It did take about a month to really make a big difference. I use it twice a day after washing my face.
Cons:
None
If you use it faithfully and apply twice a day after washing your face you will get the results you have been long waiting for. I have tried every over the counter products and this is the only thing that I found to work successfully.
August 13, 2009
Pros:
Made face smooth and hydrated. Prevented new breakouts which in turn helped me treat the current breakouts. Within 2 weeks my face was almost clear with the occasional red spot or two.
Cons:
Was told it would work on bacne as well but it did nothing for that, but if you just want it for your face it's good.
I would recommend this product if you have mild to moderate acne on your face. This alone won't work and I would suggest pairing it with a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide cleanser. It can take a while to work, but just stick with it because your skin really will feel softer and smoother if you do.
August 3, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Easy to use, little to no scent, no residue, doesn't stain or stick to clothing. Very effective on chest and bacne. As part of combination therapy, significantly reduced redness and bumps within one week.
Cons:
A bit pricey but worth it.
Great as part of combination therapy for mild to moderate body acne (Septra, BP 8% wash, and Evoclin). Guys with hairy chests: this works very well. I trim as part of regular grooming, but still keep some hair growth. Evoclin works just fine. Might work better on smooth skin, but for those not interested in waxing or shaving regularly Evoclin worked well for me.
Pros:
No drying, soft matte skin, no redness, no burns, peels scars & leaves no scars!