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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 23, 2007
go for the clindagel instead
December 29, 2012
Pros:
Light
Inexpensive w/ insurance
Cons:
Pimples grew out of nowhere
So, I was prescribed by my doctor to try it out. It's caused my acne to grow worse than it has been in nearly 2 years in just 2 days. I suppose I'll wait a little longer to see if it gets any better
August 16, 2009
Pros:
none...
Cons:
didnt clear my acne
not very good
December 14, 2009
Pros:
It has really helped get rids of all the little bumps on my forehead, and the big pimples that I get seem to shrink. I use this product with a 10% Benzac gel, also. It has also seemed to help reduce redness during the day.
Cons:
It really has a strong smell, and can be a bit irritating for the first few days. But after that you get used to the smell and it doesn't irritate much. It is also a little drying if you don't moisturize.
It works alright so far, but I'm not really sure if it is the Clindamycin or the Benzac that is reducing the acne. It makes my skin feel good and clean!
December 15, 2011
Pros:
Helps clean the oil off your skin for longer time.
Cons:
I am not sure this stuff ever did anything to end my acne.
Its an expensive Neutrogena.
May 6, 2011
Pros:
- None
Cons:
- Made acne slightly worse
- Made my face itch after applying
My doctor prescribed this to me before going to pill form antibiotics. Unfortunately, this didn't make my acne go away. I tried it alone, and tried it while using Benzoyl Peroxide, which is supposed to make it more effective. I'd say it increased my mild acne to moderate acne.
June 3, 2011
Pros:
cant think of any
Cons:
wasted my time, left my acne
Im thirteen with baaaad acne (in my perspective). Ive tryed it all Proactive, Acne Free,Murad, Burts Bees, Mary Kay, Neutrogena, Akne-Mycin, Ziana, over-the counter-pills,Minocycline, even Penicillin.This did nothing for my face, just like the others....guess should just add this to the list.
December 3, 2009
Pros:
Clears some acne.
Cons:
it is a tier 3 drug on my insurance plan. Tier 3 drugs have a $50 co-pay.
I have been using it for about a month. We will see how well it works in the long run.
February 25, 2012
Pros:
Smooths bumps
Reduces acne
Cons:
Expensive!
Extreme dryness
Doesn't eliminate acne
Too expensive to not be a miracle drug.
September 2, 2009
Pros:
it make my acne worst
Cons:
everything
it the worst on the market
Cons:
made my face break out like never before in many red and painful papules