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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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November 21, 2008

Pros:

it got rid of my acne.cleared some of my bumps too!!

Cons:

none

i been using clindamycin gel 1% but made my skin a little oily changed to lotion...and im so glad dat i found this product i have spots left from the acne but this is a miracle i barely brake out i dont get any more nasty whitehead or pimples ill just have one...still working on my spots tho...it made my spot a little less darker ...so i hope ill end this nasty nightmare with this product :)
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November 13, 2008

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Best product I've used. Has almost cleared my oily clogged, mildly papuled skin in only one month.

Cons:

Nothing

My derm prescribed me a generic alcohol solution called Taro-Clindamycin.(Canadian product,it is similar to Cleocin T) It normally has only 1% clindamycin in it, but my derm prescribes it with 2% clindamycin compounded into the product. It comes in a plastic dabber bottle that I use only once a day before bed. Plus I only use warm water to wash my skin, no cleansers or soaps on my face.
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November 3, 2008

Pros:

well, i've only been using this for about a week, but i've seen a good difference to the overall texture of my skin. I don't have a single big zit...just a few small drying ones and my blackheads. You can use this during the day!

Cons:

can be a bit drying, but my skin handles it perfectly. over time I have a feeling I will become resistant to it

I'm brand new to the stuff, so can't say much yet. When I woke up this morning, I saw my SKIN. I actually thought to myself---wow look at how beautiful my skin is, it has such a great tone! but then of course you get into bad lighting somewhere else and all those post-acne red marks scream at you when you take a look in the mirror. When i got a facial about a week ago, the lady said I actually have really pretty and nice skin--under neath the acne and marks. This morning, I actually beleived her. I pray this stuff keeps working!
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November 3, 2008

Pros:

Dries up zits and dries quickly on face

Cons:

none

Only dried up skin in the corners of nose a little bit but any daily moisturizer would take care of it, its not a severe enough issue to list as a con. Not the most effective solution to acne alone, would suggest using with a topical creme as well
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November 2, 2008

Pros:

It cleared up my skin for about 3 years with an occasional stubborn pimple.

Cons:

Stopped working all of a sudden. Had mild stomach aches / some nausua.

I think after a while you become immune to it and it stops working. Nothing lasts forever...
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October 30, 2008

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prevented new acne from getting on my face.

Cons:

helped take away way pimples SLOWWWWWWWWWWLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. a VERY LONG TIME.

my dermatoligist prescribed this to me, its not that great. only for people with barley any acne. useless for people with TONS of acne. ive used this for about 3 months now, and 1/4 of the acne i started with before using this product were still there.
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October 29, 2008

Pros:

after popping my zit which you shouldnt do : I i applied this product and it dried it up.

Cons:

didnt work unless popped zit first

i wouldnt say this will totally clear up you face. I have used it after washing and it didnt do anything for me, unless i had popped the zit and then applied it. It would dry it up but I would still have a mark from the zit. recommend if u r into popping your zits and then applying
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October 22, 2008

Pros:

very efficient for acne, skin starts glowing

Cons:

once you stop usage, acne may reoccur

i used this product for 2 years without missing it for a day and I could se the improvement on a daily basis. I used this product with Benzac AC which was meant to peel off the skin. My skin couldn't have been better and all thanks to Clingard. However, once I came to France I had to stop usage and from time to time I can see some tiny pimples appearing which was not the case when I was using it.
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October 21, 2008

Pros:

works well, affordable

Cons:

drys skin a little. results takes a little time.

I have cystic acne which got very infected within three weeks. My doctor gave me an antibiotic called doxycyclin for 15 days and clindamycin. I've been using it for 5 days and my skin has dramatically improved. I think getting the bacteria out of your system helps clear the skin. Clindamycin alone may be too weak for bad acne.
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October 19, 2008

Pros:

Solution dabs on easily. Excellent when used before a BP treatment.

Cons:

Clinda. gel made my skin oily but the solution, which contains alcohol kept it from getting too bad. Probably should not be used alone as an acne treatment.

It helps but doesnt clear acne up on its own.
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