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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.
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July 1, 2009
Cons:
Wish I had this a year ago!
I love Benzaclyn! It has cleared all of the little bumps of acne on my cheeks and forehead. I have hormonal acne and breakouts, but this stuff does the job. Works way better than Retin A, and I've even stopped taking oral antibiotics because it's helped so much. Although I still have scars (which are fading), I do not always feel the need to wear concealer whereas before I wouldn't go to the gym without make-up on. Before my acne was moderately severe, but now it's down to light/moderate.
June 30, 2009
Pros:
Definitely keeps the acne at bay; takes a couple of weeks to truly kick in, but that's how our skin is!
Cons:
If used too much it causes redness, dries, and if using too much it irritates the hell out of your skin!
It is a good prescription to get, but I'm running out, so I won't know what will happen when I stop using it...
June 28, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
product is a foam so it Absorbs quickly, definitely work wonders on my backne and and on my chest, i had really bad backne and scars and now im clear, i have one blemish
Cons:
It stings a little sometimes, my refill wasnt ready for a week once and i started breaking out a little on my chest
It stings and may be the kind of product you have to keep using to keep the acne away but its well worth it. It worked wonders on my back and chest and even though its clear i continue to use it. Its very easy to use and absorbs quick. Ask your derm for a coupon. i got this multi use coupon and get my prescription for free since i have insurance and the copay os only 6 $, if you dont have insurance it can be a little pricy though. I used this product o my face but im already using bp on my face so im scared that using both would cancel each other out in the effects. ANYWAY GREAY PRODUCT AND EASY TO USE and actually works
June 15, 2009
Pros:
Made acne lessen and redness is still disappearing. a little bit of dryness but not a lot. but i use the clindamycin lotion so it doesn't try up.
Cons:
not very fast at reducing the redness but its better than anything i have ever used :)
use it once in the morning and once at night and it should work. don't over use it or you will get itchy or dry skin.
June 10, 2009
Pros:
Reduced the Size of pimples. Also reduced Redness in my T-zones
Cons:
Made face oily. Excessive Sweat. Dried out lips. Sensitive to Sunlight.
I applied it once in the morning and right before bed. I have not seen AMAZING results. I used Proactiv and saw quicker and better results but I built up a tolerant level to Proactiv. I was also prescribed an oral anti-biotic to jump start the diminishing of my acne which I believed helped more than the lotion.
May 20, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Didn't dry my skin
Cons:
Didn't help my acne.
OK product I guess. Really didn't do much on my acne. MOre fun to use than other products though.
April 23, 2009
Pros:
Really helps acne improve; Results in as little as 3 days.
Cons:
Potentially fatal side effect. (Colitis.)
I would recommend this to anyone with moderate acne. If your acne is severe, you would probably need stronger antibiotics. (Tetracycline.)
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.
March 13, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
This product does, in fact, clear up acne...BUT, in the process it dries the skin (I used once/day). Also, it does something to the skin causing your skin to look slightly aged (after only 2 weeks of use). ALSO, pimples become dried under the skin...
Cons:
causing them to form UNDER the skin (which we all know is the worse thing to happen since hell opened up). This product reminds me of Natures Cure and how it stops pimples but does'nt eliminate them completely while they're under the skin
Use Tea tree oil; it's much more cost efficient, performs WAY better, doesn't dry the skin (if used sparingly), and you will have a much better outcome...please trust and believe me, I've been comparing these and other products for a very Long time!
January 5, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Works like nothing else. I have had acne my whole life! This miracle in a can really works like nothing else. I tried to stop using it once and the acne came back. I use this once a day and it works wonders!!
Cons:
It is pricey. I pay $50 for the larger can, but there are rebates out there that do help.
If you want clear skin, this is the right product for you. I was on accutane as a teenager, and that cleared my BAD acne, but I have always had the annoying little acne ever since. I used this for a couple days and my face has been clear. I never get pimples any more. Definitely this is something I will continue to use my whole life because I just have to face it that I will always have acne if I don't use it.
Pros:
Cheap, odorless, light weight, destroys bacteria that clogs pores and causes acne