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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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January 28, 2008

Pros:

it's ok, no real pros

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no real cons

i have used a product called duac, which is a gel laced with benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. i feel that this product is the product i would recommend the last, out of several prescription medicines i have tried. i feel that oral anti-biotics with a strong face wash (like brevoxyl, which is manufactured by the same company) is more effective combination than duac, probably because in the hot southern weather, i dont get a chance to leave duac on my skin for long. it perhaps gets to stay on my skin for 2 -3 hours before i wash my face. so if you live in a cold northern state, it may work for you better than it did for me. all in all, it's ok. btw, duac should be kept in a cool place like your refrigerator, and should be used within 60days. also coupon is available at [link removed]
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January 18, 2008

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It dosnt cause redness too much and in about two weeks or so i really started to notice a differance

Cons:

It made me break out even worse: worse than my face has ever been at least for about a week or two until i started to notice any results

Its a great product and works in about a month.
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January 13, 2008

Pros:

cleared up forehead

Cons:

nothing dramatic

i started using it on my forehead for about 2 weeks. almost all of the scarring and pimples i had were gone...but it didnt do much for the rest of my face. maybe i should use more than 1 pad?
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January 2, 2008

Pros:

Works very well when you first start using it.

Cons:

After using the product for awhile, it no longer seems to be effective.

Great product. Used it off and on for years, and noticed that it is taking longer and longer to get rid of pimples and it is not doing very much to prevent them. I need a change, I think.
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December 17, 2007

Pros:

(I'm using the wipes) LOVE this product! it works really well with getting rid of the to-be pimples and really cleared up alot of my scars and existing acne. I've only been using it for a short time i can already see the results.

Cons:

You have to get a prescription and i've seen some dryness of the skin.

This is an awesome product and if u stick with it you should see great results. (btw im using Neutrogena oil free acne cleanser before I use the wipes)
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December 10, 2007

Pros:

Clears acne very quickly!! No dryness or redness etc

Cons:

Used it until the first bottle ran out however, spots came back a few months later ... however, the 2nd time round this did not work so I'm guessing I became immune to it. Also, I remember it took a while to dry (I used the lotion).

Great if you have never used this topical antibiotic before. However, maybe using the ones combined with benzoyl peroxide would prevent the bacteria becoming resistant to it! I live in England so got it free on NHS.
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December 3, 2007

Pros:

Cooling and smoothing to skin. Came in a gel form which was 100% clear when applied. Not overdrying at all.

Cons:

Didn't work very well.

It didn't clear up my acne very much at all, and I hardly noticed a difference. However, it wasn't very harsh at all and could easily be used on a consistent basis without irritating the skin.
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November 12, 2007

Pros:

worked well cleaning up face and getting rid of acne. Loved it

Cons:

You have to remove the top that comes on the bottle and use acotton ball or else it will only work for a few days because the top would get dirty.

Use it. But once you start, you should try to keep up with it.
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November 11, 2007

Pros:

Works in controlling upcoming breakouts.

Cons:

Temporary redness

I use this to get rid of the breakouts you can feel under your skin (the ones that feel bumpy and hurt somewhat when you touch). Not very good at getting rid the existing ones, it only controls the acne. I would recommend using this in conjunction with another product, specifically a cream.
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November 1, 2007

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i love love love it! i had terrible scars on my forehead, and i went to the derm. she prescribed this and after one day, my scars started to fade. i can't wait to get back on it. i am using BP gel now, until i get insurance again, so i get this back

Cons:

you have to get a presciption for it. i can't wait to get my health insurance back.

it works. it helps with scars and it does not over dry . it controls pimples and it is amazing under make-up. try it. it helps with scars.
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