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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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May 17, 2016
NO
I used to use it and was breaking out like crazy which I thought was due to hormones, but it never seemed to clear me up at all.
May 3, 2013
Cons:
Available through prescription only
Stops working after awhile ( for me few years)
Can be expensive without insurance
I used a Clindamycin solution for my moderately severe acne about 10 years ago, and it was a miracle worker for me. After using almost every over-the-counter products, Proactiv and Murad, this stuff did the trick. I had flawless skin and would get tons of compliments, but now it does nothing for me. After years of using this product I've become resistant to it. It no longer works and my acne has flared up again. It is a great product, but just like most medications, your body becomes use to it and no longer does the trick. I would recommend it to people for mild to moderate acne.
July 27, 2012
Pros:
minimized pimples in a day
in two days cysts were gone
left nice clean skin on face
Cons:
-makes wrinkles look deeper (using with benzol peroxide)
-SLIGHT redness and flaking
-Still have yet to see a dramatic change in my Bacne
Been an acne sufferer since I was 11. I have cysts the size of pennies on my back and face. After I had my son my face got x2 as bad. I had welts and redness everywhere.
I finally had enough. Went to the doctor and since I am breast feeding I got prescribed Clindamycin and Benzol peroxide 5%. What I do: I wash my face with a simple glycerin bar of soap or a sulfur + lanolin soap. I add the benzol peroxide and rub it in to my face. I wait until its completely dry then I add the Clindamycin gel. I also try to be in the sun for at least 5 minutes a day. Its only been 3 days but my welts are gone and I feel like I can go out in public. I still have scarring and a blemish here and there, but MUCH better then the hard nodules I had. (hence the 4 star rating)
I have not been able to use it on my back since I just got a sunburn, but I will let you know. I will update in a few weeks to let everyone know if it is still working.
December 29, 2015
Not Good .
Hey guys :) Skin Type: Oily
Skin Color: African American| Brown
Product Texture: Watery
Improvement of skin: None I used this products for a few months and seen no improving with my skin. I don't know if it is because I have oily skin and the product was watery or what. But I stop using this product on my own !!!
June 21, 2018
3 years down the road and I am back to do another review on this product. I don’t know what the issue was before and/or what has changed now but this product along with the other things I’m using (check out my page to see the post along with photos from last year until now) has done my skin great justice. Everyone is starting to notice my skin clearing up. My daughter shares the same Pediatrics i had growing up and he was like wow you skin is almost completely clear, he asked what I was using so he could recommend it to his patients. ANY WAYS as of now I give this product FIVE stars !!! I don’t know if it’s the product ALONE or the other 5/6 products I use but I’ll continue to use it until otherwise.
September 7, 2015
Nothing really
Made my skin very red and didn't control new outbreaks or give me the results I was looking for.
July 11, 2015
If this doesn't work within at LEAST 3 months, stop using it.
My doctor gave this to me a long time ago, and a few weeks ago I had to stop using it because I was going to the beach (this gel is known to have bad side-effects if you're in the sun for too long) and during that week at the beach, I could only use my Tazorac night cream for acne. When I got back home after the trip I noticed my skin was actually clearer. I wasn't expecting that AT ALL, since I didn't use it there. I began using it again since I was no longer at the beach and I broke out like CRAZY on my left cheek. I stopped using it that entire month after that breakout, and my acne is almost gone. This gel is NOT for every skin type, even if you have the mildest of acne. Please, ask your doctor if this is the right medication for you. My doctor soon gave me another gel and my face is doing a lot better than the past months with this stupid "medication".
February 18, 2015
Eh its okay
Ive used this medication in the past with another medication called Retin-A. My doctor prescribed it to me and I used it in the morning. I got this medication in a lotion form so it moisturized my face for me. But my face looked so dang oily thats what i hated about using it. It did help fight the bacteria on my face. My acne got cleared within 2 weeks mainly because of the Retin-a. Ive tried using this medication by itself doesnt work for me.
November 30, 2014
Dries pimples a lot faster, however dries out skin
Used clindamycin solution for about 2 weeks. I noticed that it dries out active pimples a lot faster than if you were to leave them alone, but it also makes your skin really dry because of the alcohol content.
August 29, 2013
THE BEST
Pros:
Fast
Easy to use
Cons:
Oily skin (only use at night )
I had terrible acne and it got rid of it FAST l put it on before i went to bed and in the morning my pimples were visibly smaller and in like 3 days they were gone <3 so i love love LOVE this
April 11, 2013
Pros:
- Fast working
- Reduces appearance of dark spots and scars overtime
- Combats blackheads as well
- Clears up blemishes and prevents new ones
- Inexpensive with insurance
Cons:
- Dries out skin
- Leaves big red spot in place where medicine was applied, if too much is applied
- Bleaches clothing
- Made me feel like I had Botox in my cheeks
- Visible that it's on your face if you don't apply a thin layer
- Can't really wear under makeup
- Alcohol smell
If you have insurance, purchase this product! I tried proactive my sophomore year of high school to get rid of the few blackheads I had and my face blew up in pimples and blackheads. In all honesty, this stuff saved my face. I was skeptical it wouldn't work, but it did wonders. If your a girl and have to pile on foundation and concealer to hide acne and scaring, get this! After consistently using this for over a year, I only had to apply a translucent powder. It's like magic in a jar. Amazing.
Pros:
Cleared acne and acne scars
Suffered no side-effects
easy to use