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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January 21, 2012
Cons:
-Too watery
I think this product is great when used with a benzoyl peroxide wash. It often makes the skin feel oily and itchy. Rather than that, it keeps the skin very moisturized and prevents it from flaking up and dry. Only use if prescribed.
January 8, 2012
Pros:
- No medical smells
- Reduce the size of pimples
- Get rid of SOME pimples
Cons:
- Dry skin out
I got this product for free because my aunt is a pharmacist so she gave me this bottle of clindamyvin phosphate topical lotion %. I think it works great but if you have sensitive or very dry skin. Do not use it!
October 12, 2011
Pros:
Works amazing for the first 2 months
Easy to apply (Cleaocin-T solution)
Comes in a bottle with roll-on application
Use morning and eveing
Does not sting or smell
Cheap in US
Cons:
Expensive in Canada
Does not work later on, after about 2-3 months
This is the best medicine I have used for my acne so far! Nothing ever helped me, any antibiotics or lotions, creams (and I tried so many!), this was the best thing that started to clear my face and no more new breakouts. I also tried Clindamycin lotion (that I was given by mistake, I asked for solution) and it didnt help but I went back to ask for solution and it helped right away. I used this solution 3 times in my life, however it helps only for the first 1-3 months only. Therefore I no more ask for this product.
October 3, 2011
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
It's very light, absorbs quickly, and clears my acne.
Cons:
difficult to apply to scalp.
I was prescribed it for my scalp which has terrible breakouts that are really painful and it does help considerably but it is difficult to apply through my hair. I started using it on my face too and it's amazing for that. It does dry my skin out so I just alternate it with a light lotion and it's all better.
May 9, 2011
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Worked great for a couple of months.
Cons:
Bacteria became resistant.
It was perfect for a couple of months, but good things come to an end unfortunately...
April 29, 2011
Pros:
-Reduced acne by 85-90%
-Easy to apply
-No so drying if the cream is used
-Helped fade acne scars a bit faster
Cons:
-Extremely flaky skin for the first few weeks
-I found it became less effective over time
-I only gave t 4 because it didn't make me 100% clear
I think Differin is a very good acne product and is good for people with sensitive skin because it is much milder than retin-a or and other retinoid. I started of with using Differin cream so that it wouldn't dry out my skin so much and then after 2 months went to the gel which was much easier to use and prefer over the cream. I highly recommend Differin to people with moderate acne as it can really make you about 90% clear and will change a spots healing time from like a week or more to just a few days. But make sure you use a very good moisturizer with this because you can get very flaky skin. I would recommend applying a moisturizer like Cetaphil lotion like 30 mins after you apply Differin and this is what my derm suggested
April 17, 2011
Pros:
Clears up acne
Stops it from starting
I have been using this product on and off for years. I find it to be effective without being drying. I've recommended it to multiple people and they have all been very pleased with the results.
April 6, 2011
Pros:
Clears Acne Fast (starts working within a week)
Not very drying at all
Can wear under makeup
Worked on my cystic acne (contrary to the belief of my derm)
Cons:
Smells strong like Alcohol (the liquid form)
I am 23 and have always had mild to moderate acne (sometimes worse than others) but it was never a huge issue and I thought I would "grow out of it". Somewhere about a year ago I started breaking out with cystic acne on my chin. It was like one huge painful bump would form and linger for weeks and then once it finally started going down two more would appear...so I was fed up. I saw a dermatologist and asked to try clindamycin before trying any of the pills. I have the liquid type that you dab all over your face and use it once in the morning and once at night. Within a week I saw results! My face is not perfect and still breaks out every now and then, BUT I haven't had one cyst form on my chin since beginning use. It smells terrible when applying, but dries quickly and at most I need to dab a tiny bit of moisturizer on my cheeks if they start to dry out. I wash my face with a Cetaphil antibacterial soap bar before application and can apply makeup after the clindamycin has dried. This product is WONDERFUL!
February 27, 2011
Pros:
Clear, dries quickly
Easy to apply
Hardly a smell to it at all
Does not affect make-up application
Cons:
None
After putting this on my "no" list for my Derm due to the reviews on here, he prescribed it anyway. I'm supposed to be using it all over my face in the morning but have chosen to spot treat with it instead and it's working great! Clindamycin phosphate 1% lotion (but it's a clear liquid with a blotting applicator so not really lotion) in the morning; Sodium Sulfacetamide lotion 10% at night and twice daily Doxycycline 50mg is starting to work on my larger "eruptions" and no new ones. I noticed today they're starting to shrink very quickly. Perhaps due to the spot application (which is basically the entire bottom half of my face) I have not noticed any oily/greasiness.
December 16, 2010
Pros:
Helped to stop the progression of my acne. It was getting worse and worse until I used this medicine. I am on my 2nd week of using the product and have moderate-severe acne, so it will be a while before I can say how well it has helped me. I am hoping for the best.
Cons:
Drying- my face feels like sandpaper and moisturizers don't do enough. But I can live with that considering it is fighting my acne.
I wanted to let everyone know that this medicine is expensive if A) you don't have insurance and B) you purchase the name brand. BUY GENERIC!
Don't let a pharmacy tell you that there is no generic for this medicine. That happened to me, and I almost paid $210 for one tube of medicine. Luckily I called my doctor and he told me they certainly make a generic version.
Pros:
-Moisturizes the skin
-Leaves the skin looking healthy
-Prevents future breakouts