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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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July 1, 2009

Pros:

Cheap, odorless, light weight, destroys bacteria that clogs pores and causes acne

Cons:

Wish I had this a year ago!

I love Benzaclyn! It has cleared all of the little bumps of acne on my cheeks and forehead. I have hormonal acne and breakouts, but this stuff does the job. Works way better than Retin A, and I've even stopped taking oral antibiotics because it's helped so much. Although I still have scars (which are fading), I do not always feel the need to wear concealer whereas before I wouldn't go to the gym without make-up on. Before my acne was moderately severe, but now it's down to light/moderate.
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June 18, 2009

Pros:

Inexpensive
Cleared up my face REALLY WELL. Nothing else was working and I had really stubborn acne before it.
DOES NOT damage skin or change its texture... no flakiness or long term side effects

Cons:

It takes time... I used it for about two months when i noticed the pimples were'nt coming back. No difference overnight.
Felt sweaty and greasy at first but even though I have REALLY oily skin, it balanced out within a week.
Does nothing for sc

I would DEFINITELY recommend it. I've had acne for 10 years almost and nothing else worked as well. This time, I had the WORST adult acne ever and this worked awesomely even though nothing else was working. I use Skinoren for a week every month and I'm using Clearsil's super fine scrub (forgot the name) with Acne-Aid liquid facewash. The results are AWESOME. I was literally sinking into depression before thinking nothing's going to treat my stubborn acne but its almost gone now. The inflammation has all but disappeared.
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June 14, 2009

Pros:

works well
affordable
easy to use

Cons:

none

this product really does its job. i use it for bacteria caused acne with another prescription called finacea and so far so good. :)
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May 27, 2009

Pros:

inexpensive

Cons:

stong smell -- solution liquid

it works for me, I have been using it now fro around 3 weeks and I see a much improved complexion and it seems to be keeping th acne away as well, it didnt clear over night but every day it seem to be getting better.
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May 20, 2009

Pros:

Amazing as base ingedient in super compound! Ask your doctor to look up this compound and prescribe along with 100mg MINOMYCIN.

Cons:

Expensive!!! I pay $40 per 60g compound! I hate paying so much money for it, but nothing else is as effective as this preparation.

It's also hella itchy and the oral minomycin may stop working after prolonged use...

CLINDAMYCIN 1% AZEL 4% KOJIC ACID 1% BENZAC 5%... Apply all over face twice daily! Dries out existing pimples and prevents new ones when used along with the oral anti-biotic. Results as soon as 3 days. Skin will be super sensitive to sunlight so you may want to avoid unnecessary sunlight exposure and shield your face. Use vaseline on lips as anti-biotic dries out lips too! Apply Bio Oil and then moisturize to lock in hydration!
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April 25, 2009

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extremely good medication. you must shake the medication otherwise it would not work.

Cons:

none

working great with accutane
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April 23, 2009

Pros:

Really helps acne improve; Results in as little as 3 days.

Cons:

Potentially fatal side effect. (Colitis.)

I would recommend this to anyone with moderate acne. If your acne is severe, you would probably need stronger antibiotics. (Tetracycline.)
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April 7, 2009

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this is the best stuff. Wash with cetaphil then apply a thin layer over your face...twice a day...takes about 2-3weeks to work. All of my daughters acne is gone..(she has cystic acne) she had no itching, redness, or reactions what so ever.

Cons:

none at this point

Try it!!.. it takes longer, but works and the gel is the best, keeps skin soft - no drying. Her scars are fading and she has had no new breakouts since starting this
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March 19, 2009

Pros:

It worked, but took almost the whole tube. Had all little bumps on my forehead and side of my face. Now I'm on Tretinoin and everything seems to be getting better.

Cons:

None

It's is good, but I ran out and they gave me the tretinoin cream. I think both work good.
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March 17, 2009

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I have been using this for about a week and it works soooo good. I used everything and this has finally worked.

Cons:

It has a stong oder

Try it you will love it. I dont have insurance and went into the doctor told her i wanted to try this. she thought it was a good idea. its cheap too
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