Clindamycin / tretinoin topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• LMP
• September 10, 2015

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) 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), 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."

• Karakw
• May 30, 2015

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I had a wonderful experience with Ziana. This is the only acne medication that didn't dry out my skin after using it. I thought I would never have a good experience with acne medications. Ziana is a smooth, moisturizing acne medication that leaves your skin feeling great. With a couple days the redness and swelling of my acne went down significantly. I don't see myself ever using another acne medication."

• Lizx
• August 24, 2015

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) 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"

• vic
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 12, 2020

For Acne "I've struggled with hormonal/cystic breakouts for years, 4+ cysts on my face at all times. I was considering accutane for a 2nd time when I gave this clindamycin / tretinoin gel a try- now I don't have ANY pimples& my scars are fading more everyday! Having patience with this product is critical! The purging is miserable. It gets patchy dry & its almost impossible to wear makeup without it looking funky I started by using it on my problem areas about 2 x a week to get my face used to it & I'd gradually increase it. Your skin will get less dry the more you use it. I wash my face using cerave hydrating cleanser at night, moisturize with cerave hydrating lotion right after, then wait about 15 min & apply the gel (a little goes a long way). Right when I wake up i cleanse with cerave miscellar water to remove the gel. I use the miscellar water to take off my makeup & I’ll use the gel in the afternoon if i’m not leaving the house. *give this product a try& be patient it is SO WORTH IT"

• NatNat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2019

For Acne "I started getting acne after I turned 40, hormonal, cystic acne on the chin. I was skeptical that anything would work. Within 2 weeks on clindamycin with tretinoin, I saw a difference. Yes, it will get worse before it gets better and it does burn and dry the skin at first, but hang in there because the results are amazing. Living with acne affects your self esteem at any age. At 45, I would have people point and ask what happened to my face. Now, I get so many compliments on how youthful I look and how clear my complexion is. You don't need to use a lot, but make sure you cleanse well before (I use micellar water). Then I follow-up with CeraVe lotion. I can't tell you how this has changed my life. I always touch my chin in amazement."

• Grace...
• February 9, 2018

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I’m 34. I have very dry skin, but also constantly have hormonal acne around chin and cheeks. Like every week I had a new, huge zit on my cheek to cover. It was so humiliating! I first tried this and stopped using because it dried my face out way too much. Then, out of disgust and desperation I realized ok I have to try to clear this skin. Do NOT apply to your whole face! Only to your problem zones and then only every other night if your sensitive! And I sometimes do every two nights. Also, the key to me is use your moisturizer, then apply this Veltin over that to the acne areas. Now scarring has faded and I have actual felt smooth cheeks and no zits popping up every other week! I feel hopeful that over time my skin will adapt even more to the product."

• DuskD...
• March 11, 2017

For Acne "Okay, so I've been on Biacna (Canadian version) for almost a month and a half now. I'm in the process of breaking out and experiencing dryness from the product but after reading the reviews, I'm hopeful in a few weeks the change will begin. I've struggled with acne since high school (I just turned 20) so it's been really annoying to constantly worry and be self conscious about how my skin looks. My acne to begin with is somewhat mild so the gel is causing all these tiny bumps to form mostly on my cheeks and forehead. I'll post an update of my skin in a few weeks to let you know if it works for me."

• takek...
• November 27, 2011

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I have been using Veltin gel for a week now. I haven't had any of the side effects. I use Veltin at night after washing with Cetaphil daily facial wash. I also take 50 mg of doxycycline hyclate twice a day. As a former Proactiv user, this is wonderful. I will not waste anymore money on Proactiv or any other over the counter acne medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2013

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I'm 15 and started using this around January 2013. I had mostly acne on my forehead no where else. It cleared it up really well and I had clear skin for about 3 months. Then summer started and my hormones started acting up and I brokeout a ton on my cheeks and sort of on my forehead. I know it's not Veltins fault, but I am taking minocycline pills with the Veltin now. All I have to say is VELTIN IS GREAT, don't stop using it. It also cleared up my back acne."

• Katie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2015

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I am 23 years old and since I was 17 I have been battling acne. I tried every over the counter gels, creams and washes from Neutrogena to ProActiv. I had seen 2 different dermatologist offices and was constantly given prescriptions for things but never told what exactly was going on. This past September I switched to a new dermatologist office and was prescribed Ziana along with Solodyn, a pill. I am not going to lie, the first month and a half was really hard for me. I am a teacher and felt embarrassed from how red my face was, the huge pimples that blotched my face and the peeling that was going on really took a toll on me. It is now December and the improvement I have seen is amazing. I am looking much clearer and no blotches!"

• Nayeli...
• June 28, 2015

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I love ziana. Since I was 15 years old I experienced "zits on nose" their basically huge pimples that grow so big under your skin and stays their for about two weeks, this was the worst experience. Throughout the years I've tried so many medications but nothing worked. Now I'm 18, after 3-4 years of having zits on my nose continuously ziana is working with me and now my nose is how I wanted it to be, thank you ziana & thanks to my dermatologist."

• Vincent...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2016

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I'm 18 and started Ziana about 6 months ago. My acne got so much worse for about 2 weeks and my skin peeled for a couple months (use face lotion!) but as of now my acne is just about gone, a few occasional spots, and some peeling still, but that's okay! This stuff really works but patience is key! As usual with a person, stress makes you break out at this age, so the medication doesn't really stop that."

• Franny
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2020

For Acne "This gel clindamycin/tretinoin has completely saved my skin. I’ve had acne since I was 14 (I’m 28 now) but was able to clear up my skin around 17. Last fall I started getting hormonal acne so I saw a derm in January. She prescribed Treclin, a gentle cleanser, and an antibiotic I took for 40 days. My skin purged pretty badly for three weeks but then started improving very slowly. I’d still get new zits every day but less and less. It was around two months later that my skin finally cleared. However, I had a lot of scarring from the purge period that still made it look like my skin was bad. I started wearing sunscreen every day my skin actually started to flourish. It’s been about a month since my skin has been completely clear and my scarring has faded almost completely. What I used to consider oil now is more of a dewy finish that makes my skin look great. I’ve now started using less of the gel. My skin looks incredible now three months later and I’m so happy with the results!"

• Snugga
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2018

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I was continually breaking out, big ones, small ones, and everything in between. The FIRST night I used the Veltin gel, I woke up with clearer skin and only one blemish. The second night, same results the following morning. Now after 4 nights of using it, my skin looks great, no pimples at all, my pores are smaller and cleaner....it's the skin I've always wished I had. I did take a. break from using it last night because I noticed some dryness starting but so far everything's still fine. I love it!"

• Lena
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2014

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I used this product in combination with Aczone prescribed by the dermatologist. I'm very disappointed. The acne didn't improve at all. I have the impression that this gel worsen the skin. I have stopped using it after 2 weeks."

• Cystic...
• June 18, 2016

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I've been using Ziana for 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 use 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 skill will only be oily for a few months and it helps w/ dark spots. Remember less is best... Use ONLY a pea size or slightly smaller! Good luck!!!"

• JSano
• September 22, 2019

For Acne "I have been struggling with cystic acne mixed with blackheads on my nose specifically. My current dermatologist prescribed me with Biacna (clindamycin/tretinoin). At first, it gets really bad. I've never had such bad acne purging since the start of my puberty. I've never had a single forehead or temple acne since the start of puberty and after using this prescription, I started getting them again. It got better on my 11th week of nightly usage. On my 12th week usage, my skin was almost clear. I only had 1 cystic pimple on my forehead. I'm currently on my 14th week of usage and the pimples I get are very small (currently have at least 6 little pimples that goes away in 4 days) and could easily covered by BB cream. I'd rather have dry patches than cheeks filled with cystic acne, so I can't complain. I'm excited to see what my skin will look like in 4 months from now ^^. I'm also using Finacea with this, but finacea barely helps to reduce my acne lol; only helps with hyperpigmentation."

• Chels...
• April 14, 2016

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I wrote a review yesterday, but there is limited type space and wanted to add some things. Like I said, the facial helped avoid the purging phase & I also had derma planning done where they remove facial hair which helps skin absorb products. When I use the Ziana gel at night, I use one drop to cover my whole face. The first two nights I made the mistake of using about 3 drops & it made my face red. Use a washcloth to cleanse/exfoliate-this will help the peeling, drinks tons of water, use Cetaphil lotion 30 min to 1 HR after Ziana application and you should be good to go. It's been one week & my face looks great & is hardly peeling. You can also apply more lotion to the dry areas. I pat in the lotion instead of rub to help with absorption."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2010

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "My dermatologist put me on this and I had to pay $180 for one tube! A little does go a long way though. At first when I tried this my skin didn't show any signs my dermatologist told me to wait six months! I couldn't bear it so I stopped using it and tried Clinique 3 step. It helped after 3 weeks but then I never saw any major changes so I used Ziana with Clinique and it worked great. My face isn't acne free yet but it's getting close after a while though the toner and moisturizer made my lower face flake unbelievably, so I stopped using it and now I just use the soap 2 times a day and Ziana at night. It has worked wonders. Good luck."

• Chels...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 13, 2017

For Acne "I have had acne on and off since I was a teen. It usually gets worse when I go through a big life change, a move, a new job etc. I also get acne after eating greasy food. I have been using Clindamycin & Trentinoin for the past year and the results are nothing short of amazing. Not only is my skin looking clear, the trentinoin is amazing at repairing scars and evening out my skin tone. You have to be patient when using this product and having a healthy lifestyle helps tremendously. I ride my bike to work (11 miles roundtrip) and do hot yoga. The sweating helps. I also ditched makeup and eat lots of water/vitamin rich foods. A prescription won't solve all your problems but doing the right things with a little RX assistance can be very effective"

• Gia
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2018

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I have light acne, just many little ones on my forehead and this clears up my skin within a week every time it breaks out again. It seems to dry out the pimples and make your skin quite dry and flakey but if you use a moisturizer after you’ll be fine. Absolutely love this and recommend!!"

• HAPS
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 2, 2020

Ziana (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "I promised myself that I would write a review if the product worked and here I am! I’ve been using it for 2 years and my skin has cleared:) when I first used it (3 months),i didn’t see any improvement. One thing I realized is to minimize the amount of products (ie toner, essences) used when using Biacna. Simply use a moisturizer/lotion. I recommend a really thick moisturizer because your skin tends to dry ALOT(coming from a person with very oily face) don’t give up using this product and hope the best to all!"

• burni...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2018

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "The medication had severely dried up my skin. It is constantly peeling. Everything I do to it burns it so bad I want to cry. I can’t even touch around my under eyes. If helped clear up my acne decently fast. I’m going to keep using, but I hope the side effects go away SOON."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2019

Veltin (clindamycin / tretinoin) for Acne "This stuff saved my life. It took a super long time to help my acne and may have actually made it worse, but I had been dealing with cystic acne and redness for a few months so I was desperate. After three months of using Veltin I completely stopped breaking out and now for the past six months I’ve been acne free. Just be very careful- a little goes a long way and if you overuse it your skin will peel like you’re moulting"

• sophi...
• January 19, 2019

For Acne "I was very nervous to use this product at first, as my dermatologist told me i would get an "initial breakout" for 2-6 weeks while using the gel. My acne mainly surfaced around my forehead in small but painful bumps. I didn't start the gel thinking at first thinking it would clear up in a matter of weeks if I made sure to keep very good care of my skin. As the weeks continued passing my acne was still there, in fact it was progressively getting worse. Frankly nothing was working, I eventually caved and ended up using the gel. Hands down best decision I could have ever made for my skin. I, being very lucky never got an "initial breakout/ purge" My skin only started to get better. As soon as 3 days after using it I saw great improvement in my skin, its now been around 1 1/2 months since I started using it and my skin is better than it has been in so long. All bumps on my forehead cleared up, and other pesky pimples on my cheeks and chin. I definitely recommend"