Clindamycin

i used this product for 2 years without missing it for a day and I could se the improvement on a daily basis. I used this product with Benzac AC which was meant to peel off the skin. My skin couldn't have been better and all thanks to Clingard. However, once I came to France I had to stop usage and from time to time I can see some tiny pimples appearing which was not the case when I was using it.

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hopeful

October 21, 2008

Pros:

works well, affordable

Cons:

drys skin a little. results takes a little time.

I have cystic acne which got very infected within three weeks. My doctor gave me an antibiotic called doxycyclin for 15 days and clindamycin. I've been using it for 5 days and my skin has dramatically improved. I think getting the bacteria out of your system helps clear the skin. Clindamycin alone may be too weak for bad acne.

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Elle

September 29, 2008

Pros:

Purging (if that's considered a pro!)

Cons:

Oily skin

I'm 20 years old and have been suffering from mild but persistent acne for the past few years. I also get light break-outs on various parts of my back. I've tried a slew of OTC products, none of which really gave me the results I was looking for. I finally went to a derm last week and this is the regimen she prescribed me: AM -Ovace wash (RE10 for the generic) -Cleocin T lotion (Clindamycin Phosphate 1% for generic) and Vanoxide HC lotion, which is a combo of 5% BP and 0.5% hydrocortisone -non-comedogenic moisturizer (I bought Cetaphil with SPF15 but haven't needed it yet as my face is oily from the regimen) PM -non-medicated soap (I bought Dove) -Atralin gel I've been doing this for 3 days and have noticed my face is purging out pimples, which the derm said is normal. She said as long as I stick to the regimen religiously, my skin should clear in a few months. I've been using oil-absorbing sheets to combat the oiliness. Wish me luck!!!!!

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JohnDoe

September 24, 2008

Pros:

It cleardupmy skin worked well and then when i ranout my acne came back ...

Cons:

I had no acne but very oily skin

Give it a try if you have very bad acne it will work

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Michael

September 1, 2008

Pros:

Works well to prevent pimples from maturing if used immediately after noticing formation of pimple

Cons:

not good for people with oily skin

It is great if used to prevent acne.

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jen

August 18, 2008

Pros:

cleared my skin up really nicely, i had whiteheads and blackheads

Cons:

for the first little while it dried my skin out a bit but i just picked up a great oil free moisturizer (clinique's dramatically different moisturizer)

-wash your face no more and no less than 2x a day -moisturize in the morning and use the gel at night -dont skip a day of face washing (thats what always gets me!!) -dont pop your pimples!!! ( i know its hard but they will heal faster if you let them be) -worth it, worth it, worth it!

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Jenn

August 10, 2008

Pros:

smooths out skin, shrinks size of pimples and dries them up, the lotion works the best!

Cons:

small bottle, runs out quickly, the gel doesn't work as well

My PCP gave me this when I was a bit younger and I was having mild break outs. He gave me Cleocin T. The first time I got it filled and it was the name brand, the second time it was the generic. Usually, I don't mind generic. But when it comes down to this stuff you NEED the name brand.

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Matthew Allen

June 14, 2008

Pros:

It doesn't cause any adverse reactions, doesn't feel too thick/heavy, dries fairly imperceptibly, and goes well with a little concealer.

Cons:

It takes a lot of time to take care of acne, and causes minimal results, not adequate for spot treatments.

Even though it's fairly cheap and does take care of some of the acne, it is a long term medication that takes at least a month to work. Missing any doses of it will build resistance, and then it doesn't work nearly as well. It only works for people with light acne, if you have moderate-severe acne, you're better off with Accutane.

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Liam F.

June 11, 2008

Pros:

Did finally work and went on well.

Cons:

Made my skin real oily and it took a long time to work.

Alot of people stop using it after a couple weeks like i did but i got back on it and it took 7 weeks for me to start seeing any difference at all i just woke up and noticed that it was working then it took another 8 weeks to finally get rid of most of them bottom line it took about 4 months but my face looks 100% better but the oiliness of my skin has been giving me a problem i might try tretinoin.

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Doug

June 3, 2008

Pros:

I had moderate acne and after a month of using this I had maybe 2-5 pimples. I used this as a topical and with an oral antibiotic for a month, once a night, along with washing my face.

Cons:

I had a pimple on my chest and applied clindamicilin to it and the pimple became infected and nasty looking...keep the use to the face only.

I tried a lot of different solutions and this was the only one that worked for me! Acne still hasn't come back.

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