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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June 16, 2009
Cons:
none
Clindamycin pledgets 1% topical antibiotic on a pad leaves my skin feeling clean. Even after you wash your face and then use these pads, you can still see residue that it takes off. it doesnt clear up my skin completly (nothing does), but it does reduce the amount of blemishes.
June 15, 2009
Pros:
Made acne lessen and redness is still disappearing. a little bit of dryness but not a lot. but i use the clindamycin lotion so it doesn't try up.
Cons:
not very fast at reducing the redness but its better than anything i have ever used :)
use it once in the morning and once at night and it should work. don't over use it or you will get itchy or dry skin.
June 13, 2009
Pros:
not sure seeing as i've used this product in conjunction with tretinoin cream.
Cons:
didn't agree with my oily skin.
for only $5 it was worth trying. this med. didn't seem to make my acne worse, but definitely didn't make it better. i think that it may work better for those with less oily skin then me. give it a try.
May 26, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
It works within hours! I apply it to my pimples and within a few hours i'm already seeing drastic results! It works for acne ANYWHERE on your body and also works for razor bumps! I absolutely love this product.
Cons:
It's a bit greasy feeling at first but absorbs quickly.
It's a great product and i highly reccomend it!
May 2, 2009
Pros:
great, it does dry your skin, so use Vitamin E lotion to balance your skin out. It gets rid of pimples easily but doesn't stop them from popping up. I would still recommend it though
Cons:
drying, otherwise it's good, i had no problem using extra moisturizer
it doesn't cure anytihng but gets rid of whatever is on your face. i used this in combo with retin-A-micro and the pill. I know how everyone feels, it SUCKS, but everyones different, and find what works for you. i went to about 3 doctors to figure out what the deal was, but eventually after I kept up with all three of the meds, everything started clearing up. good luck:)
April 18, 2009
Pros:
reduces redness.
Cons:
it took 6 weeks to see a difference and b/e it makes skin oily it increased blackheads. didn't really get rid of the acne just reduced.
i'm going back to the doctors this monday nad asking for something else.
April 1, 2009
Pros:
Helps clear acne without causing dry patches or irritation.
Cons:
Can't think of any.
My mom reccommended this treatment because I've tried using just about EVERYTHING such as Differin, ProActiv, Murad etc. I began breaking out alot on my forehead and this really helped clear it. I use it once a day every night after my skin care regimen and I don't know what I would do without this! This has got to be my holy grail acne treatment.
March 25, 2009
Pros:
cheap, easy, works
Cons:
smells at first
I read a lot of the reviews that the cream makes people look oily, I use the round wipes and have no oily side effects.
March 19, 2009
Pros:
cleared up most of my acne in a month
Cons:
gets oily, makes some pimples red and big
I think it works.
March 17, 2009
Product used: Evoclin (Clindamycin (1%) Foam)
Pros:
Does not smell, absorps quickly into skin. Seems to work very well for me.
Cons:
Takes a bit to start seeing results. For me, it got worst, now it's getting better.....
Stings a bit when applied, but that doesn't last long.
It seems to be working out well. I have suffered with acne since age 17, i will 30 very soon...have tried everything on the market including acctune, which helped for a bit, but the acne returned.
I will stick with using this foam....my face is so smooth aside for about 5 small bumps, which seems to be halfway gone. My skin is not that oily anymore.
I am super happy with the results that I have seen so far....I hope this one's a keeper!!! :)
Pros:
reduces amount of pimples