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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 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 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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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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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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July 21, 2008

Pros:

I have used the lotion and the pads. I don't really think they do anything positive for my skin but they don't seem to do anything negative... I'm wondering why I'm still paying to put this on my skin then.

Cons:

Never affected much. Pads can be a drying.

Doesn't do a thing.
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June 14, 2008

Pros:

It doesn't cause any adverse reactions, doesn't feel too thick/heavy, dries fairly imperceptibly, and goes well with a little concealer.

Cons:

It takes a lot of time to take care of acne, and causes minimal results, not adequate for spot treatments.

Even though it's fairly cheap and does take care of some of the acne, it is a long term medication that takes at least a month to work. Missing any doses of it will build resistance, and then it doesn't work nearly as well. It only works for people with light acne, if you have moderate-severe acne, you're better off with Accutane.
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June 10, 2008

Pros:

No side effects. Goes well under makeup.

Cons:

It smells like alcohol and doesn't work.

I'm using the solution in the mornings. By itself it's not effective. My skin is worse now than when I started, eventhough this is supposed to be an antibacterial solution. When I get out of the shower I look like I have a face full of bright red chicken pox. I'm supposed to be using Steivamycin in the evenings, but for some reason I get anxiety after I use it, so I've only been using the clyndamycin alone. It's not helping my skin at all.
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May 24, 2008

Pros:

It cost absolutely NOTHING with my insurance!.Cleared my rash and regular bumps up in 3 days! LOVE IT!..so many compliments from coworkers!..The were so shocked it worked so fast!

Cons:

My chin would get irratated and red..but i just stopped putting it there..and its hard to tell if ur using to much when using ur finger..Would use i cotton swab

I just started using the product. Actually i had a rash on my face.They were little red bumps all over my face and i went to the doctors and the called ot a rash they didnt really know what exactly would work but they told me to take soome benedryl and the Clindamycin..well i did and the Clindamycin cleared my skin up the next day!.I still had a few. But i started monday and was clear by friday..not only did it clear the rash it cleared my bumps too..i have a few bumps on my forehead and one medium on my chin..but i think thats because it was bringing the oil out..Right now i get facials once a month and i have been using Jan Marini Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, and Lotion..at night..i hear Clindamycin and Peroxide together is suppose to be excellent..i was going to ask my doctor if i could use the Clindamycin every day..well according to everyone elses blogs i can..So im very pleased!
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May 16, 2008

Pros:

Lasts a while if you use as prescribed; didn't make my acne worse. That's pretty much it.

Cons:

Made my skin more oily, took a while to absorb into the skin, and (most important of all) just didn't work.

For me, this was more or less useless. It didn't reduce any acne, and wasn't effective at all. It was basically like putting moisturizer on my face, almost like a thick water. If your skin is especially oily I wouldn't use it, but I guess for some skin types it might do something. Definitely not for mine, though. I guess it didn't make me any worse which was kind of a plus, but why use medication that doesn't do what it's supposed to?
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May 14, 2008

Pros:

It made my skin less oily.

Cons:

Dried out my skin, new acne still came.

It didn't work for me.
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