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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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April 17, 2007
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Cons:
Very expensive. I spend about 91 dollars on this at the drug store. I dont understand how some people on here had paid 30 and 40? I havent seen much results in my body acne though. Maybe ill have to give that more time.
Cleared up my skin for the most part minus the minor things on my chin. Didnt clear up body acne yet, and is on the expensive side. I would say give this product a try its worth a shot. Everyone had different effects from a product. So ignore the negative remarks. It might do wonders for your skin.
April 17, 2007
Pros:
Worked well for 1st few weeks
Cons:
Havent seen much improvement after the 1st few weeks
Enjoyed at 1st but like everything used in past, has no long lasting effect. Hasnt stopped new pimples from appearing
April 10, 2007
I've been using Clindamycin (lotion) only around the corners of my nose, where I had red bumps. It seemed to work at first but now I have red spots that won't go away. The skin seems burned. My experience was not good and I will discontinue using it now. I'd rather have a few bumps in that area than red splotches.
December 20, 2006
Cons:
dries out skin
Worked for the first month then stopped. Did nothing for my skin and very drying on my sensitive skin.
October 16, 2006
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Easy to use, absorbs quickly
Cons:
Extremely greasy
I have never had breakouts so bad in my entire life. I used it for two months to no avail. The day I stopped using it my entire family noticed a major difference! It didn't work for me but there is a girl in my dorm who uses it and it seems to work for her. Oh well its worth a shot.
January 1, 2012
Pros:
-easy to apply
-does not irritate skin
Cons:
-does not stop skin from further breakouts
-takes a while to work
I suffer from moderate acne and am currently on oral Minocycline and Topical clindamycin phosphate. This combination really worked. Clindamycin reduced the severity of my acne but it did not prevent further breakouts..
July 21, 2011
Pros:
Thin enough to be worn under makeup.
Cons:
Doesn't absorb super quickly.
While not clearing my acne completely, this lotion has greatly reduced the severity of my acne.
January 18, 2011
Pros:
Inexpensive with Insurance
Cons:
Produced more oil on my face.
Broke out in areas I did not have problems with before.
Used it for 2 months, didn't work.
With my insurance I was able to get a 3 month supply (3 bottles) for $10.00. Used the product for 2 months and it made my face more oily, and acne appeared on my chin, jawline, and forehead- areas I never had problems before. As soon as I stopped using it, acne subsided but left scars from the inflamed acne left from using the product. I am only giving a rating because it's required, I DO NOT recommend this product.
November 20, 2010
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
-Works pretty fast
-See results
-Nice tingling feeling
Cons:
-Dries out skin
My dermatologist recommended it for me, because I have pretty bad acne on my forehead. My forehead has always been covered with bumps, and now after using this product for about 5 days, once in the morning, once at night, I have noticed that the bumps have gone down. I still see redness, but my forehead is no longer covered in bumps. I do have really REALLY dry skin, and this has dried my skin out considerably, so I have to use a moisturizer. But otherwise, it's pretty good.
October 3, 2009
Pros:
It worked quickly for me and it kept me clear for a while. It was easy to use.
Cons:
After about a year of use, it stopped working. I then began using it with differin, which kept me clear for another year before it stopped working.
I did not have much problem with acne before the age of about 20. Then I started to develop acne and this was the first medication I was put on. It worked well and only allowed the occasional pimple for about a year. After that, I started having to use it with differin. After another year, this stopped working and I am currently waiting to see a dermatologist and get something new. I realize that my problem might not be that it stops working, but rather that my acne has been increasing in intensity.
I would suggest at least trying this treatment. It did work for quite awhile for me.
Pros:
Its very easy to use and i saw some results the first two weeks i was using it.I have a minor break out on my chin but thats about it. I believe that is a result of me not taking doxycline everyday.