Clindamycin / tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Tyano
• October 21, 2019

For Acne "My skin had almost a 10 week acne purging process that came in waves. The breakouts got better over time and also went away much faster. When I started my treatment I made sure to follow these steps: Start slow and use a small amount. I was eager, as I had been dealing with this for half a year. 3 times a week was too much for me, and I experienced dry, red, and painful skin. I re evaluated and started with 2 times a week, then 3, 4, and nightly. MOISTURIZE. MOISTURIZE. MOISTURIZE. Every night, I wash face with sensitive cleanser, immediately moisturize with a heavy duty moisturizer. Wait 20ish minutes, then apply Bianca. Wake up in the morning, rinse face, immediately moisturize with light moisturizer containing SPF15. Be patient and have faith that your routine and the product will work. I stuck it out and made a commitment. My skin is totally clear now with exception for the occasional small deeper pimple but even those are becoming infrequent and heal within 2 days."

• char...
• March 17, 2009

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I absolutely love this medication. I was a little unsure since everything I used in the past didn't work. Went to a well known dermatolgist and I must say my skin looks so good it's really hard to grasp I had a glycolic acid peel on my first visit and started using the medication every night. I did develop a few more pimples while using but I stayed with it washing my face with Cerave hydrating cleanser morning and night like I was instructed and applying sun screen when I am outside. Today I had my second glycolic peel when the doctor saw me he was pleased with my results. It has only been 5 weeks and the good thing is, he said if I think my skin looks good now wait another 2 months. It's really amazing I went out of the house for the first time with no make up....yay! It really works."

• longh...
• May 12, 2015

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "This gel will make you break out like crazy in the first few weeks. I never broke out that much to begin with it got me so worried , I kept using it and weeks past by its over a month it cleared up my skin and my scars . I am so happy my face is clear it works really good. Anyone who is using veltin should give it a chance be patience with it , it will clear up."

• Anonymous
• May 16, 2011

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I have been using Ziana for almost a year now. I had the deep cystic acne that was painful and huge. After a couple of weeks using Ziana my face cleared up and in almost a year I have not had one pimple. I experienced no side effects and have been using it once every other day for a couple months now (because it's not cheap). My doctor also prescribed me a sulfur face wash which I use every day at night. Ziana is like a miracle to me."

• alkaco
• May 6, 2021

For Acne "Very thankful for everyone sharing their experiences, so thought it only fair I share mine. I've been using "Acnatac" (Australian brand) for 1 month now. I DEFINITELY purged and it was probably the worst my skin has ever been. That happened quite quickly after starting and persisted for 3-ish weeks. My skin has started to clear. I'm getting small pustules here and there but nothing compared to the amount I was getting before and they are shorter in duration. My skin turnover is insane - this compound is the ultimate exfoliater. Keeping on top of moisturising is definitely important. I'm lucky enough to work from home so I haven't really had to worry about making makeup look good but when I do it's difficult to not look flaky and dry but I'd still trade that over acne. I'll update as I continue for the next few months. I've tried the pill, antibiotics, $$$$ skin treatments, LED lights, every naturopathic treatment known to man haha and I was about to go on Accutane but I'm glad this was suggested by my GP."

• Chi...
• May 7, 2019

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "This medicine Veltin is incredible, I am 39 and still get acne if my skin is left untreated. It became particularly bad following a very stressful month at work - I mean, so bad it was embarrassing, with big red zits, some I could pop, others wouldn’t pop and just festered away for ages -just gross. I went on Veltin and six months later I feel like a skin model. I can’t believe how good my skin looks. Zero acne. Nothing but a few blackheads around my nose from time to time that can easily be extracted. Plus this medicine has rentinols in it which are the best thing for anti-aging. So this is my anti-aging and anti-acne super weapon rolled into one powerful gel. You have to be patient with this medicine, however. At first your face may be very dry. I apply once per day at night and moisturize immediately after with a Cera Ve moisturizing cream, which is cheap, over the counter, and doesn’t cause breakouts. That helps tremendously."

• Miche...
• November 2, 2014

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I've been using ziana for about 7-8 months everyday before I go to sleep as is 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"

• LGray
• June 3, 2015

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I am a teenager who experienced some mild/bad acne. I was prescribed Ziana Gel in Decemeber 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 6 months."

• Name...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 1, 2016

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I keep seeing people say that this leaves more breakouts and they give up. There is a reason the doctors tell you to keep at it! I have been on this product for several years now. When I first started my skin was worse and I had horrible peeling and redness and itchiness. As with most things, it gets worse before it gets better. And believe me, it got better! Not only has it taken care of my acne it has also removed several fine lines and wrinkles. The trick to this is to just hang in there! You sunblock and pamper your face in the beginning. If you stick with it like the doctors suggest, you will see improvement. The key is just trusting the doctors and using the product as directed. It takes time to work. I saw no improvement for a couple months and then almost overnight my face was clear. I am now such a believer in this that I don't want to use anything else! There seems to be A shortage of this right now and I'm really hoping that it is only temporary. I think this stuff is amazing and will most definitely continue use a soon as it becomes available again. This is the only thing that I have found that works for me."

• Jane
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2018

For Acne "I had hormonal acne for the past 15 years that no expensive skin product or ridiculous 10-step-cleansing routine would even touch. I finally decided enough was enough and was prepared to go onto oral antibiotics when I was prescribed this product instead. I was absolutely terrified of the skin "purging" stories I had heard but have now been using this daily for the last 3 months, and have not had one breakout on the area (seriously- not one). Some dryness but I can deal with a little flakiness instead of breakouts!!! (this has gotten better over time just invest in a heavy duty moisturizer) - please do not be discouraged by "purging" stories as I almost was, it will work differently for everyone!"

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2010

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "Using Veltin gel every night for about a week now. I put on Cereve lotion first than apply a small amount. So far it has been working great. All the smaller bumps disappeared and the larger ones decreased dramatically. I have even had comments that my skin is looking great. I'm excited to see the long term results, but so far so good."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2012

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "Started using Veltin in August. Started seeing results (less cystic breakouts), but didn't see consistent results until December. All I can say is stick with it! I now regularly go 2-3 weeks without any breakouts, 100% clear. Prior to Veltin, breakouts happened every 1-2 days. Major con is it dries out skin (not just where it just feels dry, but actual peeling). The dry skin rubs off in the shower. Pro is since it is a retinoid product, new skin feels and looks healthier."

• mary
• December 7, 2015

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) 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 conscience. My skin has however been quite oily but it's worth it in my opinion. I'm hoping as more time goes my skin will adjust. I suggest everyone give this a try."

• SarahT
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2015

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I have nodule like hormonal acne only on my chin that started when I was around 21. I've tried a lot of medications and it seemed a short course of antibiotics or birth control were the only things that seemed to help. In October 2014 it got very inflamed and painful so I saw a dermatologist. She put me on Solodyn (antibiotic) for 3 months only and then Ziana gel. I will be honest, Ziana definitely makes your skin worse before it starts to make it better. The drying I experienced was minimal but it truly made my skin 'purge' like I had read it would. It got so bad and red that I wanted to cry and curse Ziana, however, after about 2.5 months it started to get better with no more breakouts. Just be patient!!"

• Mac
• September 25, 2016

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I had many obnoxious but small bumps on my forehead this past summer. Along with that, the occasional large zit. I got put on veltin by my dermatologist, and began using it on august 3rd. At first I used it every other night on my whole face except my cheeks, and experienced a bit of dryness around my mouth, and overall redness. That subsided fairly quickly and I began to use it once a day at night, at least a half hour after showering and moisturizing to minimize stinging. Today is september 24, and my skin has been perfectly clear for two weeks! I have adjusted to the dryness, and my skin is very happy!"

• NS222
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 1, 2016

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "HOPE THIS HELPS After years of jawline and chin acne, some cystic, I saw a dermatoglist, who put me on Ziana Gel - Clindamycin (1.2%) and Tretinoin (.025%). The dermatologist also recommend I use cetaphil products, which I eventually found best was the lightweight lotion and gentle cleansing bar. I wash my face at night with the soap, mostly dry my face (leaving face damp), then apply the ziana, and the apply the lotion. This way, the products absorb better, and also felt good. It got worse before it got better (about 4 months) but today my skin is beautiful and radiant, exactly how I feel! It does make your skin slightly oily (bringing bacteria to surface), however I still rate it a 10 because of the results. Ziana is seriously a MIRACLE!"

• Lo1
• November 6, 2014

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "When my dermatologist first prescribed Ziana, it worked pretty well. I put in on at night along with taking Solodyn, an oral antibiotic, once a day. I saw improvement in my acne for about 1-2 months, but I think it's starting to wear off a little bit. But over all it worked pretty well."

• Mom
• November 14, 2016

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "After 3 failed acne Rx's (epiduo, sulfer face wash, minocycline) my 13yo daughter was prescribed this in conjunction w/ amoxicillin by a dermatologist (first 3 were from a pediatrician). I has worked very well and finally cleared her acne up. Her acne was moderate when we started w/ the Rx's, but then I'd say 2 months of minocycline got it in the severe range. Now her face is pretty much all clear after 2 months on this product and amoxicillin. She had/has some occaisional dryness and peeling, especially w/ her lips, but it was minor and much better than dealing w/ acne. I like this product."

• nashv...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2017

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I have been using Veltin for a few months for acne and layers of skin and ingrown hairs. It is the best topical treatment I've ever used. Anyone serious about their skin has to go through the time of having ugly cystic acne come out. The reason some people don't give it 10 stars is because you breakout initially but if you are educated about skin, then you know you have to break out first for you skin to get better. I have been very depressed because my face got so bad I looked like a different person and still do, but Veltin is helping me get my face back."

• Ale
• September 14, 2016

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "great product! Before trying this I used so many over the counter products, but this left me super clear, I had moderate to severe acne, today I get compliments on my skin almost daily! Try it and it may cause more breakouts in the beginning but its definitely worth the wait. I never write reviews but if this can inspire someone to continue finding a solution to their acne It would leave me feeling more than great. I used to cry daily about it and understand how self torturing it can be. Besides using this product, I also wanted to say I do not eat red meat and try to stay on a strict diet, with no dairy, and gluten free foods. I do eat chicken, fish, etc. I believe this has also impacted my skin greatly. There's hope trust me I know it's annoying but with persistence anything is possible!"

• Tooth...
• August 25, 2019

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I’m 28 and have been struggling with acne since I was 11. I’ve kept having issues with acne along my jawline, temples, and even on my chest. I was prescribed Ziana (I’m in Canada so it’s called Biacna here), I was scared to use it at first for fear of the “purge”. I tried it on my chest only to see how it would go. While it’s drying things out, my skin felt like I had coffee grinds on it from healing lesions. Then they would exfoliate away after a few days! When I saw it working, I put it on my face as well but only on my problem areas. It works a little slower than on the chest but my skin is already so much better and I’m only a month in! The purge lasted for only 2 weeks.. Word of caution, the photosensitivity is real! I was out for groceries for a few hours and only moved out of my car and into the stores...and my chest was sunburnt for 4 days! a high SPF sunscreen is a must. I’m very very happy with this product and an acne free life seems actually possible now!!!!"

• Summe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 6, 2017

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I am in my 30's and have hormonal acne. I have issues with my thyroid and produce too much androgen. Thank goodness for this stuff!!! It took a month or so to work but I'm so thankful not to have cystic chin acne. I have suffered on and off since my teens. Usually always have a few cystic bulbs on my chin, cheeks, or neck. I was supposed to use this RX along with oral antibiotics but they made me too sick so I didn't use them. This topical RX did the job for me. I've tried so many things."

• First...
• August 24, 2017

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I've been using this for about 2 and a half weeks now, I initially broke out significantly but now that has calmed down along with my acne in general. I do still get some small zits here and there but they quickly subside or stay very small. My skin also peeled a lot and has dried up but I can see that gradually improving as well. The scarring has gotten slightly better but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far overall."

• Benji...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 15, 2013

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "This is a miracle product. I am zit free now. Try it, you will love it after a few weeks I am completely clear. A small amount of the product is used and tube lasts me about 2 months. Again, a miracle in a bottle."

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2016

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I've used Veltin for about 3-5 months , but i get lazy so I'll say like 2 months . I've gotten complements abouy that it got better since last year , people will rate me a 7 or 8. If i used it more often , like every night I know it would be much more clearer and you can really see the changes about a week or two but you have to be patient."