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Clindamycin is a topical antibiotic that helps slow or stop bacterial growth and also helps reduce skin inflammation.

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Clindamycin is a topical antibiotic that helps slow or stop bacterial growth and also helps reduce skin inflammation.

It is normally applied twice a day.

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September 13, 2009

Pros:

It's a very light gel that goes smoothly on your face. The nice thing about it is that it moisturizes as well as heals. You don't need to apply anymore than a dime sized blob on your entire face!

Cons:

The smell is neutral, with a bit of bitterness. Not a pleasant smell. It also takes about 5-10 minutes to fully dry.

Work really good to heel and prevent breakouts, makes skin smooth and healthy. Very affordable and perfect for mild acne. My friend uses it as well and has the same results. Include it in your nightly routine and you should see great results.
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September 10, 2009

Pros:

Didn't dry out my skin, made a tiny bit of a difference.

Cons:

Stung, smelled not so great, didn't help all that much with acne. Didn't work for my brother either.

Didn't work that well, but at least it didn't make things worse.
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September 9, 2009

Pros:

Works quickly, within a day i noticed my skin was smoother and less bumpy. I never go a day without using it, it has been my skin savoir over the past few years. At first it was slightly drying but that went away after a few months.

Cons:

Takes a little while to dry, smell is strong.

Definatly would reccommend for those with mild acne, works quickly with very little if any side effects.
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September 3, 2009

Pros:

helps control acne, works fast

Cons:

makes face a bit oilier than usual

I specifically asked my doctor to prescribe me something that had clindamycin because benzoyl peroxide stopped working for me and its supposed to kill the bacteria. Well, clindamycin also kills bacteria and its working very well. I also asked for retin a and i think the combination works great! I've been using both since late june and i haven't had any breakouts since then. but i do have tons of red marks from the crazy breakout that i had before using clindamycin and retin-a. It was the worst breakout ever in my life. I was getting tons of cystic acne and new pimples almost every day. But thankfully i asked my doctor to prescribe me these and its been working good. i just have to find a way to get rid of the red marks and i'll be clear! right now i probably have like 2 very small, almost non-existent pimples. i hope the bacteria doesn't get resistant to the clindamycin though so it can keep working.
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August 24, 2009

Pros:

Works for the first few weeks.

Cons:

Has no long term effects. The bacteria gets ressistant.

My doctor prescribe this and told me to use it with Oxy (10% benzoyl peroxide). After my first few times using it my skin cleared up and I had no acne except one or 2, but after a month it's stops working and I started to break out again.
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August 20, 2009

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maintained keratosis pilaris

Cons:

dries out skin alot, when used on chest and back it brought many many tiny little pimples so I discontinued use after 2 days. Could this have been the initial breakout? Idk.

I tried it on my face once for this one pimple that would never go away and it did, right away. If I apply it all over my face I especially breakout... weird. It maintained my Keratosis Pilaris for a little, though. Btw, I have oily skin.
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August 18, 2009

Pros:

really helpful and works great. in about 5 days my acne had gone down a lot !

Cons:

feels kind of sticky when applied, but you can deal =]

this is a great product and i really reccomend it to everyone who has light- moderate acne.
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August 16, 2009

Pros:

none...

Cons:

didnt clear my acne

not very good
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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.
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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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