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Clindamycin is a topical antibiotic that helps slow or stop bacterial growth and also helps reduce skin inflammation.

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Clindamycin is a topical antibiotic that helps slow or stop bacterial growth and also helps reduce skin inflammation.

It is normally applied twice a day.

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August 27, 2007

Pros:

Works well on sensitive skin. Easy to wear under lotions and makeup. Doesn't make skin overly sensitive to sun.

Cons:

Doesn't treat clogged pores or blackheads. Doesn't prevent future breakouts.

This is a great supplement to any acne treatment plan, but I wouldn't recommend it as your only line of defense. It's great for daytime use under lotion or makeup, as it kills bacteria and slightly reduces oil production. It's also wonderful for sensitive skin. I switched to clindamycin solution (I also recommend cleocin gel) for my face after years of using Tazorac cream, and my skin cleared immediately and stopped flaking.
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August 14, 2007

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completely cleared up my acne in a few weeks

Cons:

After several months of clear skin, my acne came back and I've been struggling with it ever since then.

It's worth a try, but it may not be a permanent solution.
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July 13, 2007
You won't really notice a difference. Especially considering I haven't seen very many people who use it by themself. I just started using Doxycycling and TRetinoin with it and we will see how it goes. I only have moderate acne so it isn't too bad. I am actually not quite sure what the Clindamycin is supposed to do. I am assuming it is some kind of lotion since it is in a gel form. Ask your doctor.
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June 27, 2007

Pros:

Stabilized my condition, stopped the really big pimples

Cons:

Didn't make my acne any better. I have more pimples now, and in more/bigger areas of my face.

I've soon used this medication for a year, and I haven't really noticed any improvement.
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June 25, 2007

Pros:

Worked well when first started using it.

Cons:

Made skin oily, stopped working after a month or two.

It works well for those who don't have oily skin; but if you have oily skin and use it, it may stop working after a while.
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April 17, 2007

Pros:

Worked well for 1st few weeks

Cons:

Havent seen much improvement after the 1st few weeks

Enjoyed at 1st but like everything used in past, has no long lasting effect. Hasnt stopped new pimples from appearing
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March 22, 2007

Pros:

Works well in terms of ridding the skin of milia-type bumps and larger cysts.

Cons:

Horrendous abdomninal pain and bloating meant that I had to stop using it after three months.

If you have a sensitive stomach, avoid.
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March 18, 2007
I got a sample from my doctor and have been using it for a few weeks or so two times a day. It helped me with my acne but I had an abdominal pain , cramps and diarrhia . I stoped using it and everything back to normal :)including my acne .
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December 20, 2006

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dries out skin

Worked for the first month then stopped. Did nothing for my skin and very drying on my sensitive skin.
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December 10, 2006

Pros:

works well in some areas, but not in others.

Cons:

drys out skin pretty bad

still iffy on this product, it seems to only work in certain areas of the skin, and it drys those areas out, so the skin ends up irritated anyway.
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