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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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January 13, 2008

Pros:

cleared up forehead

Cons:

nothing dramatic

i started using it on my forehead for about 2 weeks. almost all of the scarring and pimples i had were gone...but it didnt do much for the rest of my face. maybe i should use more than 1 pad?
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January 2, 2008

Pros:

Works very well when you first start using it.

Cons:

After using the product for awhile, it no longer seems to be effective.

Great product. Used it off and on for years, and noticed that it is taking longer and longer to get rid of pimples and it is not doing very much to prevent them. I need a change, I think.
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December 10, 2007

Pros:

Clears acne very quickly!! No dryness or redness etc

Cons:

Used it until the first bottle ran out however, spots came back a few months later ... however, the 2nd time round this did not work so I'm guessing I became immune to it. Also, I remember it took a while to dry (I used the lotion).

Great if you have never used this topical antibiotic before. However, maybe using the ones combined with benzoyl peroxide would prevent the bacteria becoming resistant to it! I live in England so got it free on NHS.
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November 12, 2007

Pros:

worked well cleaning up face and getting rid of acne. Loved it

Cons:

You have to remove the top that comes on the bottle and use acotton ball or else it will only work for a few days because the top would get dirty.

Use it. But once you start, you should try to keep up with it.
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November 1, 2007

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i love love love it! i had terrible scars on my forehead, and i went to the derm. she prescribed this and after one day, my scars started to fade. i can't wait to get back on it. i am using BP gel now, until i get insurance again, so i get this back

Cons:

you have to get a presciption for it. i can't wait to get my health insurance back.

it works. it helps with scars and it does not over dry . it controls pimples and it is amazing under make-up. try it. it helps with scars.
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October 6, 2007

Pros:

Cleared up a few blemishes and scars.
Face looked clearer than before.
Didn't have any side effects. (I guess I have tough skin 'cause I used alchohol on my face before.)

Cons:

Wasn't very effective.
No other significant changes.

Clindamycin Topical Gel 1% made my skin a little bit more clear. It used to look polkadots of brown and gold but nothing else after a few days of using it. It didn't really prevent any future breakouts such as whiteheads or blackheads. I have moderate acne but many scars. ): Scars are still there but a few of my blemishes disappeared.
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September 17, 2007

Pros:

i see no problem with them really they worked very well for me.

Cons:

after i stopped useing them because perscription was used by everyone apperently my skin broke up bad!

there good but u always have to use them i guess
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September 10, 2007

Pros:

Clears up pimples around nose quite quickly! No nausea, heart burn caused, and doesn't restrict me from eating. The dabber is convenient as well.

Cons:

Smells quite terrible and strong, burns my nose for about 30 seconds.

I went to the doctor because of the insane stomach problems minocycline had/has been giving me since March and she prescribed this instead, which I am hoping will keep the acne (which I haven't had since March) away.
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August 31, 2007

Pros:

It clears up exisiting blemishes quicker than anything I've used.

Cons:

It does not seem to get rid of black heads like some other people have mentioned. My doctor prescribed Differin cream for me to use along with the clindamycin; they work great together. He said it would take a few months to get better.

I think it's working. The doctor told me a few things that I think are helful along with using the gel. He said not to try to squeeze any bumps because it causes the bacteria to spread underneath the skin causing those hard cyst like bumps under the skin which are harder to get rid of. Also, he said not to use scurbs or buff puffs because that causes bacteria to spread as well. And, be patient with the gel. It takes awhile, but you have to be presistant and let it work. Nothing is going to clear your face up over night.
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August 4, 2007

Pros:

gets rid of acne quickly, compared to differin or benzaclin, which you have to wait a month or so.

Cons:

X

I am using evoclin and it seems to be working great! i haven't had much of a problem with dry skin, but i guess that depends on how much you put on.
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