Clindamycin

I had a horrible break out with large painful bumps all over my cheeks and forehead. My dermatologist prescribed me clindamycin, retin-a, and doxycycline and my face has drastically improved in the past three days. My skin and all the pimples dried out and peeled, which was really annoying and not cute. But underneath I had clear smooth skin. I like this regimen and I believe that overtime my face will completely clear up. My doctor explained that the retin-a is meant to speed up cell turn over and make my skin peel so that my pores do not get clogged by dead skin cells. The doxycycline is meant to prevent the bacteria from forming under the skin so if a pore does get clogged it bacteria will not form in it and it won't turn into a zit. The Clindamycin is meant to kill off and prevent bacteria from forming on the skins surface. I have not experienced any side effects besides the peeling which is expected. The prescribed regimen only costs me $45, which is totally

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Josh

February 17, 2009

Pros:

Several pros: 1) It's relatively cheap; 2) It doesn't burn, cause redness, or cause flakiness; 3) It works extremely well with consistent application; 4) It doesn't have to be partnered with other products -- use it by itself for max. effectiveness.

Cons:

A few hours after applying it in the morning, my face looks really greasy. So, I just make sure to take a morning trip to the bathroom where I wipe off the grease with some tissues.

This stuff is wonderful. I'm a 27 year old guy with extremely fair skin and mild but persistent acne that I have had since middle school. I have tried everything -- Retin-A, oral antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide (a variety of brands, including the regiment's), Differin, AHA, salicylic acid -- all of them. I have not tried isotretinoin because my acne is not severe enough to warrant it. Last year I tried a combo therapy of Retin-A at night, and Clindamycin in the morning. That worked reasonably well, but I still have occasional zits, which drove me nuts. I wanted to vanquish every single zit from my face. So about a week ago I started using Clindamycin by itself, with 3 applications daily -- morning, 4pm-ish, and before bed. It is working so well. My existing zits are fading, no new ones are forming, and my skin looks healthy and white again, not thinned and reddish as it was on Retin-A and AHA. I'll post an updated review in a few weeks, but so far, so good.

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Lidi

January 26, 2009

Pros:

Oil-free, matte finish, rosy cheeks after application

Cons:

You need patience with this product to see dramatic results

My dermatologist prescribed me Clindamycin Phosphate topical lotion (1%) after I complained about whiteheads/pimples around my mouth/chin area. I've been using this for about a month now, and I must say that I haven't had a single breakout since (knock on wood) :) The only slight problem is that I have some minimal scarring from past pimples and some red spots, but with time, I hope this lotion will do its job! I am very satisfied and love the fact that I use it twice a day without any drying! I apply it in the morning under my sunscreen, and it's not oily at all!

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December 31, 2008

Pros:

Keeps acne under control

Cons:

strong smell that you have to get used to. Does nothing to control oil!

I was using this liquid form of clindamycin that come with a sponge applicator. It has a real strong odor, but once its dries you can't smell it anymore. I used it for over a month and people started to comment on how my skin was clearing up. It cleared up alot of my little bumps I had on my face and the antibiotics I was on cleared up the big cystic bumps. Once my prescription ran out I started breaking out again with little bumps. Try to get the liquid form, it works alot better than the gels/creams.

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November 21, 2008

Pros:

it got rid of my acne.cleared some of my bumps too!!

Cons:

none

i been using clindamycin gel 1% but made my skin a little oily changed to lotion...and im so glad dat i found this product i have spots left from the acne but this is a miracle i barely brake out i dont get any more nasty whitehead or pimples ill just have one...still working on my spots tho...it made my spot a little less darker ...so i hope ill end this nasty nightmare with this product :)

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Priestess

November 13, 2008

Pros:

Best product I've used. Has almost cleared my oily clogged, mildly papuled skin in only one month.

Cons:

Nothing

My derm prescribed me a generic alcohol solution called Taro-Clindamycin.(Canadian product,it is similar to Cleocin T) It normally has only 1% clindamycin in it, but my derm prescribes it with 2% clindamycin compounded into the product. It comes in a plastic dabber bottle that I use only once a day before bed. Plus I only use warm water to wash my skin, no cleansers or soaps on my face.

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krazzle

November 3, 2008

Pros:

well, i've only been using this for about a week, but i've seen a good difference to the overall texture of my skin. I don't have a single big zit...just a few small drying ones and my blackheads. You can use this during the day!

Cons:

can be a bit drying, but my skin handles it perfectly. over time I have a feeling I will become resistant to it

I'm brand new to the stuff, so can't say much yet. When I woke up this morning, I saw my SKIN. I actually thought to myself---wow look at how beautiful my skin is, it has such a great tone! but then of course you get into bad lighting somewhere else and all those post-acne red marks scream at you when you take a look in the mirror. When i got a facial about a week ago, the lady said I actually have really pretty and nice skin--under neath the acne and marks. This morning, I actually beleived her. I pray this stuff keeps working!

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Amanda

November 3, 2008

Pros:

Dries up zits and dries quickly on face

Cons:

none

Only dried up skin in the corners of nose a little bit but any daily moisturizer would take care of it, its not a severe enough issue to list as a con. Not the most effective solution to acne alone, would suggest using with a topical creme as well

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August 31, 2008

Pros:

cures acne...temporarily

Cons:

antibiotic resistance

I used clindamycin (Dalicin?) from fall 2003 till about the summer of 2005. In that period of time, not only did my skin clear up. but I led a whole different lifestyle. However, that all came crashing down that summer when I found out the reality of antiobiotic resistance. I am interested in trying the product again; it's 3 yrs later and I still haven't outgrown my acne, so i want to give it one more shot because this time I am prepared for antibiotic resistance. The only thing is, since my skin's been resistant to it in the past, will it still wrk at the same level as it did before? I'm assuming it will since I havent used the product on my skin in 3 yrs, but lets see. My plan for this time is to use it for a year, (hopefully) get clear and switch to benzamycin, which elso worked for my skin. I'll use that for a couple of months, and then switch back to clindamycin again.

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August 22, 2008

Pros:

for the first year or so it is awesome.

Cons:

antibiotic resistance

Okay I suffered acne for over 10 years and this really cleared me up when I really needed it. I was breaking out with numerous whiteheads everyday. But when I used this all my friends said my skin was clear, and it really was it was a great 2 years I had with this but then it started to wear off. Oh yeah I used the CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE SOLUTION

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