Clindamycin topical for Acne User Reviews (Page 3)

• pim...
• February 10, 2010

"My doctor recently gave me a box full of sample tubes of clindamycin, and in 1 week I am starting to see a difference, and my face is really clearing up, and so far no side effects. I am really happy with this product."

• Lee...
• December 13, 2016

"I used to have lots of pimples all over my forehead and temples when I was 10, and it kind of went on till I was about 12 or 13 that my skin cleared up. Later on, a few months after I turned 20, I started to get bumps on my forehead again, not really pimples, just bumps (occasionally 1 or 2 pimples). After a few months with this problem, I went to my doctor, and she prescribed me clindamycin. It's amazing! Just the first night, many of my bumps were gone! I'm on my 4th day now, and my skin is clearing up pretty well, the only downside is the dryness it leaves you with. With a good moisturizer, that problem is fixed."

• Sha...
• December 7, 2015

"Guys! This is a wonder gel! Please try it if you have an acne problem. I had acne at the start of the year, and everyone started to ask about my acne. I felt ashamed. My cousin recommended this. My skin started clearing after a few weeks. Less than one month!"

• Bst...
• February 7, 2017

"I have had moderate adult acne for many years, and over the counter never touched it. Besides, the regimen was always annoying and time-consuming. I started this about 2 weeks ago after asking my PCP for something to help my acne, as I am getting married in May. I have seen a huge improvement in 2 weeks. My skin tone has also improved. I am very thankful for this medication, and I use it twice a day. It keeps pimples from becoming large and irritating."

• ava...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2020

"HORRIBLE! I was prescribed this for acne. After a few days, my entire chest, back, and neck was red and covered in bumps and whiteheads. My skin is already oily, but this made it 100 times worse, and my face got extremely bad. After a week, I got prescribed an oral antibiotic, and it finally started helping clear up my body after a few days, but it took WEEKS for my skin to recover. Even now, I am still trying to get rid of the scarring it caused."

• lka...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2019

"I have really bad inflammatory acne around my jawline and cheeks. I started using clindamycin alongside OTC benzoyl peroxide facial cleanser, and by week 2, it got worse. I was so upset but waited it out. I took pictures every few days of my acne, which helped because I could see that there were many little bumps under the skin to start with that I hadn't noticed, and the clindamycin was just helping them come to the top to get rid of them. The biggest thing is to be patient. Week 3, I started noticing a difference in inflammation. On to week 6 now and still experiencing breakouts, but my skin is definitely still purging. Have to keep reminding myself that it can take 12 weeks to clear."

• kap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2019

"Okay, so I was prescribed this about 5-6 days ago, and it has made my acne so much worse than it was before. My face has broken out everywhere other than underneath my eyes. Before using this, my face was 95% clear, I maybe had 3 pimples on a bad day. Now I have prob around 70 pimples on my face, and my chin is so dry it’s flaking off. I want to continue this lotion, but if it doesn’t get better in 7 days, then I’m stopping it."

• Tin...
• December 16, 2013

"I used the liquid version of this product, and it worked really well for about 6 months. Then my doctor prescribed the same medication but in a cream version, and it's not working at all, instead of clearing my breakouts, it makes them worse. It's also making my face extremely oily."

• Rad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

"I used this gel for 3 months, and the result is very positive. At the beginning, I had a burning sensation, which irritated me too much, but remember the idiom, sabr ka fal mitha hota hai (There is a sweet fruit at the destination of every journey), and now I have no pimples. But one thing, if you stop this treatment and do not look after your face, then pimples will come back - this is my experience. Otherwise, the product is very good."

• LSE...
• January 2, 2009

"I've suffered from acne since I was 12 years old. I'm 29, and even as an adult, I would get pimples or large, boil-looking pimples that would last for days. It was really embarrassing. I started taking this medication in lotion form 6 months ago, and it works wonders. I haven't had any pimples since. I wish I thought about visiting my dermatologist sooner."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2019

Clindamycin topical "I have been using Clindagel for adult acne for a month now, and no other acne medications have worked on me as well as this one. I have extremely sensitive skin, and I am allergic to most of the acne medications that I used so far, including benzoyl peroxide. I started using this again with lots of apprehension, expecting some allergic reactions, but to my surprise, it didn't have any, except for the first two days of antibiotic-induced diarrhea. I must admit it took a month to start showing action. For the first three weeks, I used to get new and aggressive forms of pimples, but I kept using it, and finally, it is starting to show results now after a month of usage. I definitely recommend it to anyone who is experiencing adult acne or otherwise."

• Anonymous
• May 17, 2009

Clindamycin topical "Within two weeks of starting to use Clindagel, I had great improvement. I have never had any side effects; I may as well be putting water on my face in that regard, except for how great my skin looks. I have combination skin that's leaning toward needing some anti-aging help, so I use the gel at night after washing my face and mix a little of it with my day moisturizer. The other reviewer makes a good point about benzoyl peroxide. When you need a little more help than the clindamycin, mixing in a little of that really does the trick."

• sop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2017

"I have struggled with acne since high school, and it has always been a huge insecurity of mine. I have tried many medications, both topical and oral, and none have ever worked. I am currently using clindamycin phosphate gel, and it was prescribed to use with Epiduo gel. However, retinoids like Epiduo are way too harsh for my skin, and the side effects are too present for the benefits of the medication to mean something to me. I stopped using Epiduo after 2 days. I have been using the clindamycin ever since, 2x a day, and have noticed a significant improvement in my skin! I still have acne, but significantly less, and the clindamycin seemed a lot kinder on my skin. Would recommend!"

• hal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2016

"Having suffered from adult acne my whole life, I have finally found something that works, in fact, it has changed my life. I used to suffer from pimples and blackheads that were made worse by hormones but persisted my whole cycle and took a long time to heal if I picked them. I use Clindatech before bed, with a layer of 5% Benzac on top and then coconut oil! My skin hasn't been this good since I was on the pill. Now I'm not taking any harmful medication, and my confidence has been restored. Try it!! I hardly get any pimples now, and if I do, they are totally gone in a couple of days."

• Hel...
• October 9, 2018

"I have been using clindamycin gel with CeraVe face wash for a few days now. I have inflammatory, hormonal acne all over my face. The only area that it is not on my face is around my eyes where sunglasses would cover. It's on my cheeks in full, chin, around my mouth, my forehead, and beside my eyes. It is also on my back. I am a 31-year-old female. This gel has already helped reduce the redness and acne after just a few days. My face has calmed down. I have the type of acne that clears up with oral antibiotics too, but I can't be on that for a variety of reasons: pregnancy and breastfeeding, etc. I am not sure how this will pan out over several months; I hope to come back and update. This did dry my lips, but that recovered after a few days. Get some chapstick. There was a slight burn when beginning this RX. I do use facial moisturizers regularly. I also was able to put makeup on top of this in the morning to wear to work, and it worked out fine."

• Lal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2018

"My face is super sensitive, so when my doctor recommended this to me, I was scared my face would break out more or get excessively dry. It has already been a week, and my face is almost clear, and the size of my acne has reduced tremendously. The first few days were the toughest for me because it seemed like my face wasn't getting any better since my acne wasn't reducing, and some new ones appeared. I told myself to wait it out (mainly because this stuff is more on the expensive side). I am so glad I did! This product was $52 for me, but even after a week, it looks like I barely used it because it takes a while to go through."

• Sun...
• August 24, 2015

"Since I started using this cream, I am relieved from pimples, and I noticed one thing: in some pimples, it takes a long time to work, so it's not going to work always in 3 days. Sometimes it takes more than 3 days, it depends on the size of the pimple and how infected it is. Keep on using it, and it will work."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2017

"Within 1 and a half months, my skin was looking so much clearer. I went from having little bumps and small cysts all over my cheeks to mostly smooth skin with a few bumps and scars. I rated this 8/10 because I still have some recurring bumps, as this product mostly just got rid of my open acne versus preventing more from happening."

• 17...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2015

"I've started and still am taking this medicine 12 weeks ago, along with minocycline. The fourth week I was using it, I thought it got worse, but I kept with the product, and over time I saw a major improvement from the first day I took it. It burned and dried out my face the first week, but after that my face was fine. Most of my acne is either gone, light red, or scars, so I'm going back to the dermatologist next week to see what they can do about it. I definitely recommend this product!"

• ACa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2018

"I have had bad acne since I was 12. By the time I was about 20, I had tried many face washes and acne creams, and nothing worked. Some dermatologists only recommended taking strong oral medication, but the side effects were too severe, and I did not want to take a chance. I went to a different dermatologist and was finally prescribed clindamycin 1% topical cream (twice a day), and tretinoin 0.025% (once a day at night). I eventually went up to tretinoin 0.1%. I now do the weaker tretinoin every 3 days, while the other days I use the stronger one. My skin has never been this clear - I rarely ever have even one pimple on my face. The only downside is that your skin gets really dry, but if you use face masks and cream (especially Korean face masks), the dryness goes away. I might get a few pimples during PMS, but barely any, and only sometimes. I'm extremely pleased that I finally found something that works for me."

• ArI...
• May 11, 2011

"I have 'backne,' and this product works pretty well at keeping it from flaring up. My dermatologist recommended it over products such as Differin since it's so easy to spread -- even if you have hair back there. I don't notice any dryness or stomach problems. It does burn the first couple of times you use it, but that goes away. If you apply it to your back, make sure you also get some kind of tool to reach back there (unless you're lucky enough to have a significant other that will apply it for you). My dermatologist gave me a long stick with a pad on it."

• Ros...
• November 22, 2015

"I am 17 years old and I have had cystic acne since I was around 12. Just a week ago, I started using Taro-clindamycin alongside minocycline and Retin-A cream. Within the first week of using these prescriptions, my face is clearing right up, my skin does tend to get dry, but once I wash my face, it goes away. This has been a wonder drug. I hope it continues to boost the results!"

• Per...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2017

"I really got slammed with acne this summer, and my mom was starting to worry because my forehead was covered in pimples. When I went to the doctor for my physical this year, my mom told her about the acne. I have tried many facial cleansers and products to no lasting effects. My doctor said she could prescribe me a lotion to help, so I took her up on the offer. Within a week, my acne had already cleared up. I haven't been on the treatment long, but I do it every day and have had no bad side effects. My skin is clearer than it has been for months!"

• MNd...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 4, 2017

"I used this item for about 2 years. It worked wonders and brought my breakouts to a minimum, and almost nonexistent with a consistent regimen (along with Cetaphil facial cleanser, Retin A cream at night, and a Caudalie Vinoperfect serum). Basically, within the first 2 months of using it, it felt like my acne was getting worse, but I think my skin was just purging, and afterwards, I basically never had breakouts anymore."

• Ali...
• July 20, 2018

"I’m 20 years old and have been having horrible acne breakouts. They are so red and inflamed. If I popped them, then they would only get worse and multiply. My doctor prescribed me the 1% clindamycin phosphate pledgets. I used them every morning and night after washing my face. I did this for around 4 months. The pledgets only lasted me 1 month, and it was getting pretty costly. I then switched to the 1% clindamycin phosphate gel, and it has done wonders for my skin. I used to breakout all over my face, and the pimples would never go away. Now I maybe get 3 small ones around the time of my period. But the topical also helps to reduce the redness and inflammation when my acne was super bad. I finally feel comfortable enough to leave my house without any makeup on. The only reason I give it a 9/10 is that I’ve noticed my skin is more shiny and oily."