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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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February 7, 2008
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Cons:
EXPENSIVE. Also, it doesnt make acne completely disappear, just keeps it mild.
It is a great product, but i would use it with another product for more effective results (I use tazorac, they work well together!)
October 12, 2007
Pros:
It'll clear you up
Cons:
BUT You will more than likely get C_DIFF
Your safer to not try this. Acne is better than C_DIFF
July 29, 2007
Pros:
nothing good comes out of this.
Cons:
everything?
it doesnt work, ive been using it for about 4m onths now..... my skin is horrible, no improvement at all
July 26, 2007
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Works great for me. didn't dry out skin, keeps me from getting large breakouts
Cons:
expensive if you don't have insurance
This has really helped to keep my face clear. I quickly clears up the few little spots I get. After being on Accutane for 8 months this is better to use since it doesn't dry me out as bad as the Accutane
March 22, 2007
Pros:
Works well in terms of ridding the skin of milia-type bumps and larger cysts.
Cons:
Horrendous abdomninal pain and bloating meant that I had to stop using it after three months.
If you have a sensitive stomach, avoid.
January 16, 2007
Pros:
Cleared my skin Quickly. Saw results in the first week. After 2 weeks, hardly ever a pimple on my face or back!
Cons:
Yeast infections that were hard to cure. I've never had yeast infections before taking this.
It worked great for me! I had no side effects other than the yeast infections. It didn't make me sunburn easily like the cycline products do, which was a blessing as I love gardening. The cycline products made me burn so badly! I would recommend this if you are a guy and can't get the infections or females who are not prone to them.
January 7, 2007
Pros:
Helped my forehead; made my skin less oily; absorbs well into skin
Cons:
Didn't help my chin
I used Clindagel alone for 2 weeks and it fixed my forehead within days. Now I use it together with Differin, to try to fix the rest of my face too. I still have chin problems, but the rest of my facial skin looks smoother and more radiant. I have noticed some of the blackheads on my nose going away and the pores are getting smaller. I didn't think that would ever happen.
November 27, 2006
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Great product!
Cons:
if you don't have insurance this is rediculously priced, but my insurance covered most of it and I paid like 30 bucks.
Great way to get rid of pimples and clean the skin. I have been using this daily for about a month now and it got rid of all my pimples,its awesome
October 24, 2006
Pros:
nothing
Cons:
it made my acne look darker and more visable
it didn't help it at all
i ahte this product
October 9, 2006
Pros:
Kills bacteria deep into pores. Clears up large pimples. Doesn't aggrevate skin too much.
Cons:
Takes a while to see visible improvement. Skin eventually becomes immune and med stops effecting it. Very tacky feel after application.
DO NOT use this every day. If you do your skin will eventually not be effected by med. Use it once every 2-3 days AT NIGHT. Clind. has a tendency to make your face appear red and oily and that sucks during the day. I would recommend this because even mild acne requires an antibiotic such as this as an aid in killing bacteria.
Pros:
So it totally helped the quality of my skin overall. breakouts are much less severe. generally doesnt affect how dry my skin is, or oily. very easy, and effective.