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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January 2, 2013
Cons:
None :)
This product works amazingly for my acne. oh god, its awesome!! I bought this product as it was recommended by the doctor. i had my capsules n applied this. the second day after usage, my acne became smaller n less noticeable. i had lots of small acne n now they r all clearing up!!! I would recommend this product to people with combo to oily skin as it may dry out very dry skin. so i use moisturizer after it. just love it!
hope it helped :) n I'm waiting for it's results a month or two. :)
December 31, 2012
Pros:
Skin became 95% clear by 2 months of use. Cysts are completely gone. The liquid roll-on is best because there is no residue, just a fast-drying solution.
Cons:
None yet for me. Some people get rebound acne once they try to stop, but I have tapered down from 2x/day to 1x/day and my skin is still clear.
It is the only thing that has worked for me, superior to otc BP or LED in my experience.
December 23, 2012
Pros:
Clears breakouts
Prevents new breakouts
Minimizes pores
Leaves skin looking healthy
Completely AWESOME
Cons:
Expensive if you don't have insurance
Takes about two weeks to begin working
Can make your skin feel slightly sticky (doesn't effect your acne)
I'm 16 and i started using this product the summer of my freshman year in high school. The Texas heat and humidity definitely doesn't help. I've always struggled with acne and when i started using this product I was a little skeptical since nothing *cough*cough* Clinique, Proactiv, Neautrogena, Clean&Clear *cough*cough* ever seemed to clear my acne. About a month in, my skin was considerably clear and i was having no new breakouts. My pores were noticeably smaller around my nose and under my eyes. By the second month I was completely clear. I didn't feel the need to wear make-up every day since my scarring had diminished as well. I love this product since it keeps my skin consistently clear!! Definitely a miracle solution!!
November 14, 2012
Pros:
-lightweight
-very effective
-easy to use
Cons:
-can make eyes/nose burn if you get it too close to your eyes/nose
-pricey if you don't have insurance ($60 without insurance, but only 2$ if you have insurance)
great product ! I have been using clindets for a little over a year now and they work great for me. My acne on my face is gone, and now I'm starting to use them on my back and have been having great results. I would definitely recommend !
November 11, 2012
Pros:
Cleared Acne
Cons:
leaves skin oily :/
My doctor prescribed this, along with Retin-A after she gave me a skin test. My skin was said to be oily and sensitive. What a bad mix. I tried Clindamycin by squeezing a pea sized amount and rubbing over my face. It worked. It seriously felt over night. My acne was less noticeable, but not gone. Over time, the acne went away. Would recommend.
October 18, 2012
Pros:
inexpensive
does not leave a shiny residue or film
no initial breakout
Cons:
alcohol smell
I use clindamycin pads every morning after washing my face with Cetaphil cleanser and I have found it to be very effective on my skin. Over the last few weeks I have significantly less breakouts and my pimples are becoming less and less inflamed and fading away. I gave this product 5 stars because it is inexpensive and seems to really target the main problem of my breakouts. The only draw back to this product is that it is only available by prescription. Other than that, I cannot complain.
September 9, 2012
Pros:
Lightweight, effective.
No scent, no residue, feels like it's doing nothing.
Clear gel, no tingling, no sensations, no sensitivity, no dryness and yet so effective
Cons:
None
Works in complementing your oral medications, nightly topicals with this lightweight, effective day gel. Put it on areas of active lesions. My must-have as anti-bacterial for pimples I pop. Heals popped pimples fast. Also used on papules and notice it helps to flatten, soften them. On pustules, they harden quite well enough for gentle extraction with clindamycin very well. Sometimes you even wonder if the clindamycin works because it's so gentle. Best thing for day-wear on active pimples. Expensive but 1 x 30g tube lasts me 3 months.
July 25, 2012
Pros:
gets rid of acne
makes large lesions smaller within a day
works really well!
Cons:
strong smell (like alcohol)
may sting
I've been using this along with retin-a and i feel that it works great, i could do without the strong alcohol smell but once you get past that it works magic!
July 18, 2012
Pros:
Keeps cysts and pimples from forming
kills bacteria on skin
tightens pores
If using it in the topical solution form you can put it on under your makeup after you let it dry.
Cons:
If also tryed the lotion form that didn't seem to work for me as well. It has a creamy texture. I prefer the alcohol based solution.
It has a mediciney type of smell, but having no eruptions makes that downside minimal.
I've been using this product since my teens and now I'm my early 40's. It's the only thing that has worked for me. I had moderate acne in my teens: I.e. pustles, pimples and cysts. When I stopped using this product, the pimples and cysts would reappear doing my menstrual cycle. When restarting use of this product those problems were kept at bay.
July 1, 2012
Pros:
Clears most acne, no side effects
Cons:
none
I usually don't write reviews, but this is a great product. I had pretty bad acne, and in the matter of 4 months it has all cleared up!! Amazing!
Pros:
1.This product works amazingly for acne.
2.Reduces the size of the pimple from the first day of usage.
3. clears acne.
3.No chemical kind of smell.
4.It's a liquid so its not greasy. its very light.