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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.
Used Clindamycin? Rate It:
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August 5, 2009
I Used clindagel whose active ingredient is also Clindamycin. It was 1% gel worked well for me you can find more details at [link removed]
June 13, 2009
Cons:
didn't agree with my oily skin.
for only $5 it was worth trying. this med. didn't seem to make my acne worse, but definitely didn't make it better. i think that it may work better for those with less oily skin then me. give it a try.
April 25, 2009
Pros:
extremely good medication. you must shake the medication otherwise it would not work.
Cons:
none
working great with accutane
April 8, 2009
Pros:
Inexpensive
Cons:
My face is soooo itchy! My skin is much oilier, and my acne looks much darker. It is totally impossible to cover up. The worst part though is really the itchiness. I just want to scratch my skin off!
I'm going to see a new dermatologist.
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...
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.
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!!!!!
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
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.
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.
Pros:
not sure seeing as i've used this product in conjunction with tretinoin cream.