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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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April 16, 2009

Pros:

Easy to apply

Cons:

The more i started using it, i started breaking out more and my acne looked darker. It was really hard to cover it up.

I'm trying everything. The doctor said i should be on Accutane, or to try this birth control but I'm kind of scared using them. I'm not sure if i'm using it wrong, i just gave up using Clindamycin. I'm going try to start using it again, and give it some patience. The first two days, it was doing okay and than more pimples started to arise.
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April 7, 2009

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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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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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March 25, 2009

Pros:

cheap, easy, works

Cons:

smells at first

I read a lot of the reviews that the cream makes people look oily, I use the round wipes and have no oily side effects.
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March 24, 2009

Pros:

No drying, soft matte skin, no redness, no burns, peels scars & leaves no scars!

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!
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March 19, 2009

Pros:

It worked, but took almost the whole tube. Had all little bumps on my forehead and side of my face. Now I'm on Tretinoin and everything seems to be getting better.

Cons:

None

It's is good, but I ran out and they gave me the tretinoin cream. I think both work good.
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March 19, 2009

Pros:

cleared up most of my acne in a month

Cons:

gets oily, makes some pimples red and big

I think it works.
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March 17, 2009

Pros:

I have been using this for about a week and it works soooo good. I used everything and this has finally worked.

Cons:

It has a stong oder

Try it you will love it. I dont have insurance and went into the doctor told her i wanted to try this. she thought it was a good idea. its cheap too
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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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March 14, 2009

Pros:

Works for a little bit

Cons:

Takes a loonnng time until you notice improvement.
I've been on this for about 2 months now and it hasn't improved much more.

Give it a try.
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