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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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August 4, 2007

Pros:

gets rid of acne quickly, compared to differin or benzaclin, which you have to wait a month or so.

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I am using evoclin and it seems to be working great! i haven't had much of a problem with dry skin, but i guess that depends on how much you put on.
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July 29, 2007

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None

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This made me breakout much worse than I ever have, I had light-moderate acne and now my face is covered in tiny whiteheads and it is from using this product, I have discontinued use and still waiting for the bumps to go away.

It is horrible but I think this is a rare case, I have never had acne as bad as I do now since using this product.
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July 29, 2007

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nothing good comes out of this.

Cons:

everything?

it doesnt work, ive been using it for about 4m onths now..... my skin is horrible, no improvement at all
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July 23, 2007

Pros:

healed bigger blemishes

Cons:

dried my skin a bit too much, causing the occasional scaley skin

isn't really good for sensitive skin, causes sensitive skin to flake/scale which tends to make me uncomfortable when it often dries my face up
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July 13, 2007
You won't really notice a difference. Especially considering I haven't seen very many people who use it by themself. I just started using Doxycycling and TRetinoin with it and we will see how it goes. I only have moderate acne so it isn't too bad. I am actually not quite sure what the Clindamycin is supposed to do. I am assuming it is some kind of lotion since it is in a gel form. Ask your doctor.
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July 12, 2007

Pros:

Great partner in three front war

Cons:

None, but a bit worried about developing immunity.

I got tired of trying every over-the-counter gizmo and goop out there. I spent nearly 1K and it was all a waste. I was prescribed this medication and am using it in conjunction with Differin. I had no "purging" thanks to the Clindamycin. I don't either medicine would work well all alone. Acne is a three front war: Cleanse, exfoliate, and kill bacteria. I exfoliate with Differin, and kill bacteria with Clindagel and use only a very gentle AHA cleanser (from Frownies). I can now use sunscreen without breaking out -- and I really need it since using Differin. Anyone dissatisfied with their results should ask their doctor about adding an exfoliant to their treatment. If an immunity to the clindamycin develops, I believe there are other prescription bacteria killers (such as Klaron) which could take its place.
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July 3, 2007

Pros:

completely stopped spots in about a week

Cons:

became immune to it after about 8 months and spots started again,makes skin a little flakey at start

good, because you grow out of acne and is good for a uick fix give or take a week
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June 27, 2007

Pros:

Stabilized my condition, stopped the really big pimples

Cons:

Didn't make my acne any better. I have more pimples now, and in more/bigger areas of my face.

I've soon used this medication for a year, and I haven't really noticed any improvement.
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June 25, 2007

Pros:

Worked well when first started using it.

Cons:

Made skin oily, stopped working after a month or two.

It works well for those who don't have oily skin; but if you have oily skin and use it, it may stop working after a while.
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June 21, 2007

Pros:

really easy to use with little or no side effects. helps clear up acne really quick and fast.

Cons:

made my face a little dry.

it works for exactly what it is supposed to do and because the dryness on my face is so minimal, i can just use a light moisturizer.
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