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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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February 4, 2007
Cons:
Seems to lose effective over time.
I had really bad skin in my teens, which cleared up in my 20s, now I've got a moderate adult acne in my 30s. I first used this a few years ago in conjunction with retin-A, which I couldn't stand because of how much it dried out my skin. When I dropped the retin-A, my skin was great for awhile. After trying Dan's regimen for about a year, I went back on clindamycin. It doesn't seem to work as well as before, but I prefer it to BP because it is less drying. Sometimes I use a little BP with it to spot treat; that seems to work ok. However, I'm not convinced that my complexion is much better than it would be if I wasn't using any medication. Perhaps alternating it with BP is worth a try?
November 17, 2006
Pros:
Worked well for the first 3 months
Cons:
Stop working after 3 months
works and then it stops working.
November 13, 2006
Pros:
Doesnt dry out skin
Cons:
Doesnt work very well.
I have mild acne and this product just isnt strong enough to get rid of the few breakouts that I get.
July 6, 2012
Pros:
Works for about a year when combined with retinoid like Tazorac.
Redness and inflammation eliminated.
Between this and Tazorac, skin went from fairly bad to completely clear in about 3 months (I know its a long time, but patience is the key with acne), but stayed completely clear for about a year.
Very affordable generic version.
Cons:
Stopped working after about a year-year/half.
Now I take Aczone.
Do NOT try oral antibiotics (minocycline, doxycycline, etc...) It may work for some, but the risks associated with them are too great for many people to handle. For most, the burdon far outweighs the benefit.
I've been wanting to write a review for this product for a while. I've been suffering from moderate acne for about 6 years (I'm 22) and have been through the ups and downs of MANY different products. I've researched extensively and I've seen 6 different dermatologists from 4 different facilities over the last 6 years. If you're a young person with moderate acne/oily skin, 90% of you should listen to me and do this: For starters, use Cetaphil Daily Face Wash 2x a day.
Mornings - use either an antibiotic (clindamycin - topical worked great for me for 1 year) or Aczone 30 mins after washing your face.
Evening - Tazorac .1% gel (pea sized amount) 30 mins after shower. Wait another 30 mins and apply moisturizer as needed (meaning chin, around mouth, near nose, maybe even upper cheeks), but don't apply to areas that are naturally greasy. Other useful and true tips:
Avoid greasy foods, excessive sweets, and cheese.
Change your pillow cases 2x a week (minimum).
After sweating (working out, sun bathing, etc) shower ASAP.
Most importantly, if you live in a sunny region, ENJOY THE SUN.
So many derms advise against sun tanning because of skin damage; but trust me, if you have oily skin, the risk of burning, wrinkles, or even permanent scarring is minimal to nonexistent.
Derms hate the sun - Why?
Because it provides Vit. D, dries the skin, and blends blemishes for FREE!...They can't compete with that.
The risks associated with drugs are FAR WORSE than skin damage from the sun. Case and point: Took minocycline and doxycycline on different occasions - both resulted in blue teeth/nails, migraines, and stomach pain. And we all know the numerous detrimental side effects of Isotretinoin/Accutane. Eat healthy, keep your face clean, try topical products first and try to avoid oral rx's like doxycycline and minocycline due to their numerous and harmful side effects (less systemic absorption of rx drugs),
August 15, 2011
Pros:
*no change
*prevented further new breakouts
*no irritation
Cons:
*did not work over me
*makes skin oily
i used it for 5 days, did not work over me.but prevented new breakout.may b not suitable for me.or i have to use some more days to get absolute result.i use BP. it really worked on me.
June 16, 2009
Pros:
reduces amount of pimples
Cons:
none
Clindamycin pledgets 1% topical antibiotic on a pad leaves my skin feeling clean. Even after you wash your face and then use these pads, you can still see residue that it takes off. it doesnt clear up my skin completly (nothing does), but it does reduce the amount of blemishes.
June 14, 2009
Pros:
works well
affordable
easy to use
Cons:
none
this product really does its job. i use it for bacteria caused acne with another prescription called finacea and so far so good. :)
April 18, 2009
Pros:
reduces redness.
Cons:
it took 6 weeks to see a difference and b/e it makes skin oily it increased blackheads. didn't really get rid of the acne just reduced.
i'm going back to the doctors this monday nad asking for something else.
April 16, 2009
Pros:
Easy to apply
Cons:
The more i started using it, i started breaking out more and my acne looked darker. It was really hard to cover it up.
I'm trying everything. The doctor said i should be on Accutane, or to try this birth control but I'm kind of scared using them. I'm not sure if i'm using it wrong, i just gave up using Clindamycin. I'm going try to start using it again, and give it some patience. The first two days, it was doing okay and than more pimples started to arise.
March 17, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Does not smell, absorps quickly into skin. Seems to work very well for me.
Cons:
Takes a bit to start seeing results. For me, it got worst, now it's getting better.....
Stings a bit when applied, but that doesn't last long.
It seems to be working out well. I have suffered with acne since age 17, i will 30 very soon...have tried everything on the market including acctune, which helped for a bit, but the acne returned.
I will stick with using this foam....my face is so smooth aside for about 5 small bumps, which seems to be halfway gone. My skin is not that oily anymore.
I am super happy with the results that I have seen so far....I hope this one's a keeper!!! :)
Pros:
Doesn't over-dry or clump up with moisturizer.