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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December 4, 2011
Cons:
No big changes
I only keep using this product to make sure I have some sort of antibacterial protection during the day. It doesn't clear anything up but is somewhat preventative.
September 7, 2011
Pros:
Does not dry or irritate skin
Lasts long time
Not too expensive
Cons:
Makes skin look shiny
Tastes horrible (gets on lips)
Doesn't clear all acne or prevent new pimples
This product helps control acne and bacteria but does not completely clear skin. It's good for people with moderate or light acne best.
August 2, 2011
Pros:
The first week:
-zits were dying
-my face was getting better
Cons:
then after 3 weeks my face became:
-oily
-having some breakouts
so like I don't know if I should continue using it 'cause maybe It'll get worse at first but it will get better by the time. So I'm not quite sure though, I'll give it another chance like 2 weeks? but if it doesn't work. I think I'll just stop using it. It's up to you if you'll try this. *I'm using it twice a day. One in the morning and night.
November 15, 2010
Pros:
Did clear up acne
I loved the chilly feeling when applying it
Cons:
made skin super oily
lost effectiveness
made skin dry
At first I experienced an initial breakout that lasted quite awhile. However my acne did clear up eventually. This product made my skin more oily than it has ever been and will make your face red. I stopped using it a week before my prom because I didn't want to have a red face :( after that I restarted it and it has never worked the same! I regret stopping it however I'm glad I found something else because I don't have to deal with the annoying side effects!
August 13, 2010
Pros:
shrinks red bumps
clears acne
Cons:
it loses its effectiveness.
I've used this for about 5 months. At first it worked great and cleared most of my acne so I stopped using it it when it ran out. Then when I broke out again, clindamycin did nothing for my skin. I've been using it for about a month every morning and it doesn't seem to work. I've been breaking out more actually. But I still think it's worth a try. It seemed to clear up my acne at first.
June 28, 2010
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
-Clears back acne/ chest acne
-Easy to apply
-Tingles
-It DOES work
-You can get a discount card
Cons:
-Works extremely slowly
-Must continue to use it
-May dry out skin
-Can be expensive
I haven't noticed any results until about a month or two. But it does clear it, slowly but surely. I am still not clear, but the redness and pimples (especially on my arms) have gone down a lot. Must continue use or it will stop working
June 13, 2010
Pros:
works fast, makes my skin feel clean, gets rid of small pimples and reduces the size of the bigger pimples.
Cons:
strong smell, makes skin dry( i strongly suggest using a moisturizer!), sometimes irritates my (sensitive) skin.
works very well but makes my skin very dry and sometimes irritated so i only use it every other night instead of every day and night. since it makes my skin REALLY dry i use extra moisturizer on the nights that i dont use it.
December 2, 2009
Pros:
cleared my face for like, a weeek, easy to apply
Cons:
made me break out the worsttt after the 1-2 week period. kept using it for a month but had to stop cos i was getting so much white heads and pustules.
didnt work for me, but it may work for some people. it was mixed with cetaphil lotion :S
October 3, 2009
Pros:
It worked quickly for me and it kept me clear for a while. It was easy to use.
Cons:
After about a year of use, it stopped working. I then began using it with differin, which kept me clear for another year before it stopped working.
I did not have much problem with acne before the age of about 20. Then I started to develop acne and this was the first medication I was put on. It worked well and only allowed the occasional pimple for about a year. After that, I started having to use it with differin. After another year, this stopped working and I am currently waiting to see a dermatologist and get something new. I realize that my problem might not be that it stops working, but rather that my acne has been increasing in intensity.
I would suggest at least trying this treatment. It did work for quite awhile for me.
August 24, 2009
Pros:
Works for the first few weeks.
Cons:
Has no long term effects. The bacteria gets ressistant.
My doctor prescribe this and told me to use it with Oxy (10% benzoyl peroxide). After my first few times using it my skin cleared up and I had no acne except one or 2, but after a month it's stops working and I started to break out again.
Pros:
Inexpensive generic available
Usual topical antibiotic benefits