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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August 11, 2009
Cons:
doesnt get rid of redness( atleast on me)
Clindamycin completely got rid of my pimples! but the redness from them is still on my skinn. so i have a bunch of little red dots. My derm told me they eventually fade. do they really? well this product works great if you want smooth , bump free skin. im now using tretrion cream
August 11, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
It works fast, it feels good and its the only thing that has ever worked for me
Cons:
It super expensive! But worth the price
I had acne all throughout high school. This stuff works well and fast, but is pretty pricey! Worth the try if you have already tried many others
August 5, 2009
Pros:
Helped the acne go away
Cons:
A little drying, a daily moisturizer is needed every day
I used a Clindamycin Phosphate topical gel 1% with Benzoyl Peroxide Gel 5%, and both worked wonders for my face. I tried Proactiv, Clean and Clear, AcneFree, Clearasil, Neutrogena, St. Ive's, and none really worked for my skin. With these products, the acne pretty much went away, and one pimple or two pimples come back every now and then. Ask your doctor for a prescription.
August 3, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Easy to use, little to no scent, no residue, doesn't stain or stick to clothing. Very effective on chest and bacne. As part of combination therapy, significantly reduced redness and bumps within one week.
Cons:
A bit pricey but worth it.
Great as part of combination therapy for mild to moderate body acne (Septra, BP 8% wash, and Evoclin). Guys with hairy chests: this works very well. I trim as part of regular grooming, but still keep some hair growth. Evoclin works just fine. Might work better on smooth skin, but for those not interested in waxing or shaving regularly Evoclin worked well for me.
July 19, 2009
Pros:
Works very well at clearing up all the little pimples and drying out the bigger ones
Cons:
Makes your face kinda itchy and oily. The solution smells like alcohol.
Well for me, this worked a few days after i began using it. I put it on my face 2 times a day along with the Tretinoin cream at night. Cleared my face up completely in about a month. I still use it to prevent any more acne from showing up.
July 16, 2009
Pros:
Reduce acne size; cause of blackheads to become smaller.
Cons:
Takes a while for it to work.
I would recommend this to anyone with acne. Easy, affordable, and functional :)
July 14, 2009
Pros:
When paired with Tretinoin Cream .1% it works.
Cons:
Have to use it every single day. If you stop, the acne comes back. Also, after 1-2 years of use, my acne developed a resistance to this, and I had to switch to another medication.
I used Clindamycin gel by applying a thin film to my face in the morning and at night I would apply a thin film of Tretinoin Cream 0.1%. It took about 3 weeks to see results, but eventually all my acne went away. I was clear for a period of 1-2 years, but then my face started building a resistance to the medication, and the acne came back. I find that with these prescription medications, they will work for about 1-2 years and then they stop working, so I have to switch from one to the other. All these dermatologist prescribed medications do work, but they do not cure acne. They just temporarily mask it. You have to use them on a consistent basis every day, or your acne will come back. Right now, I have stopped taking all these and I am trying natural methods such as taking probiotics and fiber supplements to see if I can get to the root of the problem.
July 12, 2009
Pros:
Makes Blackheads smaller, leaves your face feeling cleaner, Easy to pack, use and works pretty well on short notice. Diminishes redness of T-zone
Cons:
For me, at least, I find the pledglets smell unpleasantly, and they make my face red and somewhat sting if I've overused them. I've switched to a different brand of pledglets, and all of the above is nicely diminished.
The pledglets are good; a bit rough if you have sensitive skin like me. If you do, you can use it once a day, or once every other day. They make your face shiny, and clean, so I use it at night. If I feel a breakout coming on, or my nose is getting clogged with blackheads, I use it, and by morning, it's shrunk the spots.
I've been using it for two years, but consistently for a year.
My acne used to be pretty severe sometimes-- I also use Differen and pills, so I'm not sure what part the Pledglets play, but I do know that they are handy and convenient to have.
July 7, 2009
Pros:
Benzaclyn is the way to go and now they give you more with a attachable pump. Absorbs well in the skin
Cons:
Expensive if no insurance, but worth it,
I have used this med for about 3 years consistently and NOTHING I mean nothing worked better. I was on everything from Ceplex, to drugs to treat TB! All of this for a breakout on my chin! I still have minor breakouts in the area, but using Benzaclyn daily keeps them from actually forming. Now I do not have to "pop" anything. I have less scars, because of this. Benzaclyn is truly the best and I suggest using only the Brand name and nothing else. I love this med!! I just purchased my refill yesterday!!
June 29, 2009
Pros:
Has potential to clear up acne very effectively if used properly, applies clearly...
Cons:
Can lose effectiveness if not used properly, moderate drying of skin.
I've used clindamycin on and off for the past few years. When I initially started using clindamycin, it worked great and cleared up the vast majority of my acne. I stopped using it for a while because my breakouts stopped, however recently my acne has returned. I began using clinda quite frequently, 2-3 times daily, with no results. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW, that clindamycin is an antibiotic, and like all antibiotics, must be used in moderation. I was using clindamycin so often, that I developed an antibiotic resistance to its effects. Do not use the medication too often. Use it once in the morning and once at night for about 2 weeks. Then stop for a month or so before trying again.
Pros:
Got rid of pimples:) and my skin is Really soft and smooth!