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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May 16, 2008
Cons:
Made my skin more oily, took a while to absorb into the skin, and (most important of all) just didn't work.
For me, this was more or less useless. It didn't reduce any acne, and wasn't effective at all. It was basically like putting moisturizer on my face, almost like a thick water. If your skin is especially oily I wouldn't use it, but I guess for some skin types it might do something. Definitely not for mine, though. I guess it didn't make me any worse which was kind of a plus, but why use medication that doesn't do what it's supposed to?
March 31, 2008
Pros:
does make a difference
Cons:
sensitive, itchy, red skin
i was prescribed a cream called duac by my doctor which contains quite a high dosage of clindamycin and also benzyol perozxide - having never used either by themselves, i am not sure which is to thank for the improvement in my skin but my guess is both of them are. I use this once a day at night only, it makes me skin feel itchy and bumpy like i have a rash :/, but it is only temporary, as when i wake up my skin has calmed down and the itching has stopped. This did not work immediately, infact things got worse for a few days as all my spots came to a head, after that there has been slow and steady improvement. This doesnt actually stop me getting spots, but it stops them getting so big and definately not as red or as obvious, also it seems to be slowly clearing out my pores and improving the clarity of my skin. My skin feels smoother than it has in a long time because i guess of the deeper cleansing of my pores than i have ever had before with over-the-counter products.
March 26, 2008
Pros:
doesn't irritate your skin
Cons:
doesn't seem to work for those with oily skin
i have oily type skin. my doctor prescribed this at first and it started to reduce the size of my pimples, but it didn't take care of the redness or anything, and it made my face very oily. bottom line is it did not work for me in the long run, even though it initially did during the first...maybe 2 weeks
March 20, 2008
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
it works
Cons:
cost
Just wanted to let everyone know that the company offers a rebate on the evoclin foam. For the large bottle it is $40 or half your copay (whichever is less), this helps to make it a little more affordable. I got the first rebate from from my doctor and after that they sent a new one with each rebate check. I have been using this stuff for a few years and it is the only thing that works.
February 23, 2008
Pros:
Helps to clear smaller breakouts or regions of the face that are not very stubborn. A good product if you have very mild acne. Also, it doesn't dry out the skin or cause too much redness.
Cons:
Not very helpful for major breakouts. If you apply it to a sensitive area, it can cause it to break out, which does always go away with continued use. It (the gel) does somewhat soften marks on your face.
If you're looking for aggressive treatment for acne, then this is not the product for you. It can help to control acne (as a preventative measure), but it will do little to eliminate active acne. If you are just looking for something to keep your skin under control, then this is probably the perfect product for you. If you are looking for something to really treat your acne, this is not for you. And if you have areas that are very sensitive, don't take this becaue it can cause an initial breakout that will never go away.
February 14, 2008
Pros:
Doesn't irritate skin
Cons:
Doesn't really work
I have been using clindamycin gel for about 6 weeks and have been applying it religiously morning and night. I get moderate acne on my chin only. I am yet to see an improvement, if anything I have been getting more spots. I don't know how long this medication takes to kick in but after 6 weeks am going to switch to skinoren and see if that works any better.
January 6, 2008
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Because it's foam, it's not as drying. No initial breakout. Fast results.
Cons:
Nothing miraculous, stopped working after a while, became watery after some time
After my doctor gave me samples, I decided to give it a try. It didn't cure my acne, but it did greatly improve my skin overall. I did still breakout occasionally if I was really stressed out or on my period. Another good thing was that a little bit goes a long way. A sample can (30 mL I think?) lasted me about 3 months. After about 6 months, however, my cysts were coming back so I stopped using Evoclin. Now my cystic acne has gotten so bad that I went to the dermatologist and I am about to start Ziana and oral antibiotics. I'm pretty confident, however, that Evoclin will clear up mild acne, not cystic acne.
December 3, 2007
Pros:
Cooling and smoothing to skin. Came in a gel form which was 100% clear when applied. Not overdrying at all.
Cons:
Didn't work very well.
It didn't clear up my acne very much at all, and I hardly noticed a difference. However, it wasn't very harsh at all and could easily be used on a consistent basis without irritating the skin.
November 11, 2007
Pros:
Works in controlling upcoming breakouts.
Cons:
Temporary redness
I use this to get rid of the breakouts you can feel under your skin (the ones that feel bumpy and hurt somewhat when you touch). Not very good at getting rid the existing ones, it only controls the acne. I would recommend using this in conjunction with another product, specifically a cream.
October 12, 2007
Pros:
It'll clear you up
Cons:
BUT You will more than likely get C_DIFF
Your safer to not try this. Acne is better than C_DIFF
Pros:
Lasts a while if you use as prescribed; didn't make my acne worse. That's pretty much it.