Clindamycin

It was working good, and i was happy.
but just like other medications i've tried, the acne slowly came back in the exact same places.
Made my skin very very dry and red as I kept using it.

Could work for you, I've read good things from some people. But if you have sensitive dry/oily skin this is not for you.

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Elle

September 29, 2008

Pros:

Purging (if that's considered a pro!)

Cons:

Oily skin

I'm 20 years old and have been suffering from mild but persistent acne for the past few years. I also get light break-outs on various parts of my back. I've tried a slew of OTC products, none of which really gave me the results I was looking for. I finally went to a derm last week and this is the regimen she prescribed me: AM -Ovace wash (RE10 for the generic) -Cleocin T lotion (Clindamycin Phosphate 1% for generic) and Vanoxide HC lotion, which is a combo of 5% BP and 0.5% hydrocortisone -non-comedogenic moisturizer (I bought Cetaphil with SPF15 but haven't needed it yet as my face is oily from the regimen) PM -non-medicated soap (I bought Dove) -Atralin gel I've been doing this for 3 days and have noticed my face is purging out pimples, which the derm said is normal. She said as long as I stick to the regimen religiously, my skin should clear in a few months. I've been using oil-absorbing sheets to combat the oiliness. Wish me luck!!!!!

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JohnDoe

September 24, 2008

Pros:

It cleardupmy skin worked well and then when i ranout my acne came back ...

Cons:

I had no acne but very oily skin

Give it a try if you have very bad acne it will work

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Dave

September 3, 2008

Pros:

This stuff reduced the amount of pimples slightly

Cons:

This made my skin very dried out and gave me frequent diarrhea.

I didn't like it

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Michael

September 1, 2008

Pros:

Works well to prevent pimples from maturing if used immediately after noticing formation of pimple

Cons:

not good for people with oily skin

It is great if used to prevent acne.

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reviewer

August 31, 2008

Pros:

cures acne...temporarily

Cons:

antibiotic resistance

I used clindamycin (Dalicin?) from fall 2003 till about the summer of 2005. In that period of time, not only did my skin clear up. but I led a whole different lifestyle. However, that all came crashing down that summer when I found out the reality of antiobiotic resistance. I am interested in trying the product again; it's 3 yrs later and I still haven't outgrown my acne, so i want to give it one more shot because this time I am prepared for antibiotic resistance. The only thing is, since my skin's been resistant to it in the past, will it still wrk at the same level as it did before? I'm assuming it will since I havent used the product on my skin in 3 yrs, but lets see. My plan for this time is to use it for a year, (hopefully) get clear and switch to benzamycin, which elso worked for my skin. I'll use that for a couple of months, and then switch back to clindamycin again.

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have it again

August 22, 2008

Pros:

for the first year or so it is awesome.

Cons:

antibiotic resistance

Okay I suffered acne for over 10 years and this really cleared me up when I really needed it. I was breaking out with numerous whiteheads everyday. But when I used this all my friends said my skin was clear, and it really was it was a great 2 years I had with this but then it started to wear off. Oh yeah I used the CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE SOLUTION

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Cindy

August 20, 2008

Pros:

no side effects, cleared whiteheads, lessened cystic pimples, seems to be helping to balance my skin

Cons:

doesn't do much for blackheads

I've had acne for about nine years, and have tried pretty much every OTC out there, most of them seeming to make things worse. So I broke down and went to my doc. She gave me topical clindamycin (in liquid form) and benzoyl peroxide (which I've used for years, but it's supposed to be more effective along with the clindamycin). I've been using them for about a month, and my skin likes it for now. I normally have very oily skin, and this seems to help with that problem. I still have a few pimples and some black heads on my forehead and nose, but I can't complain too much considering I can leave the house now with just a little concealer instead of caking on makeup. My insurance paid for it, so the price was fantastic (free!)

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ashley

August 18, 2008

Pros:

gave me control over my skin. prevents major breakouts and pimples as well as treats ones that already exist.

Cons:

doesnt do anything for blackheads

i used to have moderate acne and ever since ive been using clindamycin ( i use clindets) i have mild acne. i used to get big red pimples on my face all the time, id always have atleast two on my face. this stuff worked i would say in 2-3 weeks and has continued to work for the past few years. it controls my skin i would say, now i never have horrible skin, i still get the random pimple but i never get major breakouts anymore. i use it in the morning after i wash my face with a 10% benzoil peroxide wash. I once tried using it in the morning and at night but it really over dried out my typically oily skin. the only problem is it does nothing for my blackheads. Ive started using differin for that and hopefully that will help

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