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.
Used Clindamycin? Rate It:
Choose from 1 to 5 stars
February 11, 2018
Product used: Dalacin T (Topical Lotion)
Dalacin T lotion- fantastic
After trying many different lotions and potions , both natural and from the GP a trip to a dermatologist was out last option. In the UK this came with a free of £200 but so far hss been worth every penny.
A wash once a day with over the counter Hibiscrub followed by 2 applications of Dalacin T per day has dramatically improved my daughters skin in just 15 days. She has back acne, chest acne and T zone acne. All the areas have improved. No dryness, no itchiness, no irritation, no bleaching. It speads on very easily. I would highly recommend giving this a try. All other products have resulted in either no improvement at all/purging or irritation. With this product is all been positive. There are 2 types apparently according to our gp...one for dry skin and one for oily skin but I'm not certain on that. The dermatologist we saw was a one off but i took the prescription he provided to our gp and as it's for my 14 year old we get the products on the NHS so no further payments needed. Can I add... no initial breakout either which is a first! I'd give this 5 star but it's still early days so I will come back in 2 more weeks and update!
February 9, 2018
Product used: Clindets (Clindamycin (1%) Topical Antibiotic Wipes)
Great Fixer
For me, this was not enough to prevent acne--nor do I think it's the purpose of the product--but it did a great job of clearing up existing acne without scarring.
This product is super easy to use and didn't irritate my sensitive skin.
February 10, 2017
Product used: T3 Mycin (Clindamycin (1%) Gel)
it works!!
Live in tropical climate country and this product is really suitable for me. Prescribed by my doctor.. and been using these since two months. all my acne are gone now! p.s. i'm using the small bottle(clindamycin lotion: clindamycin phosphate 1.2% ) not the tube.
July 6, 2016
Product used: Faceclin (Clindamycin (1%) and Nicotinamide (4%) Gel)
Short Term Solution
Well, it is effective but if you stop using it then acne comes back with a bigger bang. I used it for an year and it made a difference but even if i skip one day, my skin breaks out. It is a short term solution. If you are in need of a really fast thing to act on your pimples, go for it, but don't skip a single day.
September 5, 2014
this product works!
I just stumble from this product when I was buying something form mercury drug. Mine was a glass roll on type clindamycin phosphate with vitamin E. It's named SOS (Save our skin) manufactured from the Ph. Only cost a hundred pesos / 2$. But it really work for me! I can manage my pimples with this. There was a time that I got a huge inflaming pimple on my forehead, I tried to pop it then after the bleeding stops I put some solution on my clean fingers then spot it on my pimple. As it dries I put another solution to it. I tried to put other treatments that I have but nothing works. I was so desperate coz I cant hide it with my make up anymore coz the bump is so big. :( I noticed when I stick to clindamycin sooner it shrink its size. I was so happy! I tried to continue the procedure and keep my hands clean to be free from further infection while I do the spotting. Now im always making sure that I have a socks and won't run out of this product. Since then it made me believe that this product works!
June 6, 2015
You pop it ! its too risky !
July 7, 2014
Mild cystic acne begone!
Clindamycin, my old friend. I had some cystic bacne in high school, a few constant spots, and mild facial acne. This cleared my back right up, but didn't really do anything for my face. I would recommend for mild cystic acne ( though those words seem contradictory, mild cystic), but not for regular whiteheads/ prevention.
June 14, 2014
great for minor acne
I loved this stuff, my friend had gave it to me prescribed from her Doc. and i have very sensitive , dry skin and it didnt make my pimples go away for like a couple weeks to a month (with facial wash) plus it made my skin feel soft and smooth
January 28, 2014
Zit zapper!
Cons:
Doesn't work on blackheads.
Takes awhile to dry
Up to $140 if uninsured.
My dermatologist asked me all the products I've used and the products in my skin care routine, I ended up using 35 products and I had 7 in my routine,now with clindamycin there are only 3 in my routine.
January 25, 2014
Moderate to severe acne: my miracle product!
Pros:
Clears inflamed pimples
Reduces redness
Works relatively fast
Cons:
Won't help blackheads or whiteheads
It's an antibiotic, so it may stop working
Costly if you're uninsured
I've always struggled with acne, but when I hit age 27, it flared up again... worse than ever. Whiteheads, blackheads, cystic zits all over my chin, and 'rashy looking' little zits on my cheeks. I tried Tretinoin 0.05% and 0.1% for over a year with very little results. I remembered using this as a teen, and my dermatologist prescribed it to me about 3 weeks ago... save for the occasional pimple here and there, my skin is FINALLY clearing up! My only complaint is that Clindamycin isn't a stand alone product. It does very little for blackheads/whiteheads and you may become immune after a while. Use in conjunction with another topical at night.
November 9, 2013
Thank goodness for this!
Pros:
Clears inflammatory pimples
Feels cool and soothing to skin
No initial breakout
Cons:
P. Acne will eventually become resistant to it.
I suffered from inflammatory pimples and my primary care doctor suggested the Clindamycin gel. I've been on it for a month and have not had another pimple since then! I got a few papules, but I think they were unrelated to the medication, because it's not supposed to cause an initial breakout. I love the gel because although it was itchy for a couple days, when you get used to it, it feels so cool and soothing and dries so quickly and transparently.
Pros:
Lowers the size and redness quickly
If applied twice daily the zit and scar will be gone in 1-2 days
doesn't smell like medicine.