Clindamycin / tretinoin topical and Oily Skin: What Users Say

• Cas...
• November 11, 2014

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "When I turned 26, I began getting really bad cystic acne on my chin/around my mouth. I would 'pop' the cysts and cause all kinds of scabs/scars on my chin area. Finally, I went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me Ziana. Let me just start off by saying this stuff is nothing short of a miracle. Within 2 weeks, my face looks brand new again. I use it every day. I went a few weeks without using it and the bumps began to come back... Also, a little bit goes a long way. I put a very thin layer on my face every night. I think some people may be putting too much on their face, which is causing their skin to be oily (the Ziana is causing the oil to come out of your skin, which is what is causing the acne anyway). Good luck!!"

• LGr...
• June 3, 2015

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I am a teenager who experienced some mild/bad acne. I was prescribed Ziana Gel in December, and I was very nervous to try this product. For about the first three weeks, my acne was getting worse, as my dermatologist had predicted. After those first few weeks, my face started getting way better. By February, my face was clear with the occasional breakout, which was gone by the morning after putting medicine on it at night. At the beginning, my face was oily, but it got better after a few weeks. Honestly, this medicine has changed my life! My one recommendation is to give it time, if you want your acne gone for good, I would definitely recommend this product. If you use the tube sparingly, it will last you about six months."

• Mic...
• November 2, 2014

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I've been using Ziana for about 7-8 months every day before I go to sleep as instructed and have not seen any real progress that should be seen in that long of a time. Also, I find my face becomes extremely oily during the day when using it."

• mar...
• December 7, 2015

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I have only been on this for about a month. Since the first day I have started using it, I have not seen one more pimple on my face. It is amazing! Wish I would have gone to my dermatologist sooner... I did not experience any redness, nor did it get worse before it got better. It is helping clear my existing acne marks also. I didn't have very bad acne to begin with, but at one point, I would get multiple pimples all at once on my cheeks. It was enough to make me self-conscious. My skin has, however, been quite oily, but it's worth it in my opinion. I'm hoping as more time goes by, my skin will adjust. I suggest everyone give this a try."

• LMP...
• September 10, 2015

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I'm 30 years old and have suffered from acne since my teenage years. It's just gotten worse as I've aged. My acne has caused light scarring on my face. I've been using Ziana gel for about a month. I noticed that it does make my skin oily, however, within two weeks, I could tell that the brown spots were disappearing, the scarring was becoming lighter, the acne I already had was healing much faster than before (almost overnight), and my breakouts have become fewer and farther between. My skin peeled in the beginning, but spacing it out every other day for the first couple of weeks seemed to help. I use it every day now, and my skin doesn't peel anymore. My insurance doesn't cover it, but I used Philidor pharmacy and received it for much cheaper."

• Cys...
• June 18, 2016

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I've been using Ziana since 2/2016, and this product has done wonders for me. I'm in my mid-thirties and have never suffered from acne until the last few years. I'd get these painful 'under the skin' bumps that I'd unfortunately squeeze (LEAVE THEM ALONE! Bothering them will only irritate them). I couldn't take it anymore, so I visited my dermatologist, and he prescribed me Ziana gel. For the first week, you will only use it every other day to get your skin used to it. After the first week, use it just before bed. Do not use it until nighttime because the gel oxidizes with sun exposure. Your skin will only be oily for a few months, and it helps with dark spots. Remember, less is best... Use ONLY a pea size or slightly smaller! Good luck!!!"

• Liz...
• August 24, 2015

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "So I began using Ziana in the beginning of December 2014. Just as the others said, my skin did go through a purging process for about 2 months and a half. Almost coming to the end of the third month, I began seeing some of my acne disappear from areas I had always broken out in. Around March (4-month mark), my skin had drastically improved. However, the only side effect is my face is super oily even when I wash it in the morning, it starts to produce oil hours later. In my opinion, this is a small price to pay for clear skin. My advice to new users: stick with it no matter how awful it may seem! This medicine performed miracles for me."

• Hol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 11, 2016

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I had a sudden outbreak of what the derm called adult acne. It came back after it was almost better two weeks later, and I went to the Dr. He prescribed Ziana, which I use at night, and my face not only got 100% better with 0 blemishes, but it has not broken out again since. It does make me wake up very oily, but once I wash my face and apply makeup, I don't have that issue throughout the day. I didn't experience any redness or drying. Great product for me!"

• Heh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2016

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I have been using Ziana for about 6-7 months, and it has made my acne better, but it makes my face EXTREMELY oily and peely at the same time. The first 2 months, I guess I was better off without Ziana, but after that, it slowly got better. At the moment, my skin still isn't clear, but it's gotten better."

• mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2015

For Acne "I began to use these medications about a year ago. It worked wonders then, and I was extremely happy. I went about 6 months without it, and I began to have my cystic breakouts again, but this time they were extremely worse. Felt like grapes in my face. They would burst and leak at any given time. I started back on the gels, and now, 3 months later, I have not seen any results yet. I have noticed that 'knot' look red and look bruised. My entire face looks like a scab and is very tight. I can feel it crack at times. It is oily, but I still have to use bio oil to keep it from cracking and drying more. Lord, I need help. I'm 34 and work for the government, so imagine the embarrassment and shame when I walk into a board room of 50 people or more."

• Cat...
• October 13, 2017

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I had started acne on my chin and my forehead, and nothing worked! I was really confused because I always take so much time prepping my skin, but this product made my acne leave! I do have a little more oily skin now because of it making my skin dry, but that doesn't bother me."

• acn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2021

For Acne "So this review is for you to know that Treclin (basically tretinoin) may seem as if it doesn’t work, but I’ve used it for a month now. I see a big difference. I have had acne now for around two and a half years using loads of products like benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics like lymecycline. I went to the acne department in the hospital for an acne check-up, and they recommended me Treclin. I was a bit worried that it wouldn’t work since benzoyl didn’t. I've had scars all over my face, acne coming through every now and then, and greasy skin too, but I’ve been using Treclin and a different Cetaphil face wash (for day and night) and the Cetaphil day cream (for day use) for around a month now, and I’m going to be totally honest…I’ve seen a massive difference, all my scarring has nearly gone, and my greasy skin doesn’t come through as much. The doxycycline works amazingly, and it’s the best antibiotic I've taken so far (2 months left). I hope this helps!!"

• Jon...
• May 16, 2015

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I have minor acne and have recently been prescribed Ziana. I feel like my dermatologist just threw this at me and said, 'Hey, try this.' After a week of using it, my acne did not get better or worse, it just stopped. But what really bugs me is that my skin got extremely oily. If you had seen my face, you would have thought I just ran a goddamn marathon."

• hr5...
• November 11, 2013

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I used Ziana for over 4 months and saw zero results. It also made my skin incredibly oily. I lost hope in the product."

• H20...
• February 26, 2015

Clindamycin / tretinoin topical for Acne "I started seeing less acne appearing, but it didn't get rid of any either, and it made my skin extremely oily. Like, if I got a paper towel and dabbed my face, it would be clear."