Topical clindamycin for acne is an antibiotic used in treating acne by slowing down the process of bacterial growth on the skin or by stopping it altogether. It also decreases the swelling of acne as well.
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Topical clindamycin for acne is an antibiotic used in treating acne by slowing down the process of bacterial growth on the skin or by stopping it altogether. It also decreases the swelling of acne as well.
Clindamycin is a type of medication classified under the class of lincomycin antibiotics. If you plan to use clindamycin for acne then you must follow the appropriate dosage given to you by your doctor and follow the proper usage of the topical acne medication. Moreover, there are other special precautions you must take note of once you plan on taking clindamycin for acne.
Yes, clindamycin is an effective topical antibiotic against acne. It helps by killing off certain types of bacteria that cause acne.
Solely using topical clindamycin for acne would yield results after six weeks. However, it may take longer for others since not every skin type is the same.
For acne to completely clear, it would take more than six weeks as well. It’s also best to be prepared for several side effects while using this. Side effects may include drying, scaling, and peeling.
If this happens to you, do consult your doctor so that they will prescribe medications to soothe said side effects. Never attempt to self medicate with various soothing creams and the like.
Clindamycin for acne is most effective for mild to moderate acne severity. For those who have severe acne (e.g. nodule acne), clindamycin can be combined with another type of medication called tretinoin, which is also a topical medicine. Tretinoin is a form of Vitamin A and it treats acne by reducing sebum from the oil glands.
According to Mayo Clinic, the proper use of clindamycin would be as follows:
Before applying clindamycin:
Application process of clindamycin:
The dosing of clindamycin for acne would vary per individual’s skin condition. Take note that the dosage shown below is only the average dosage of this medication.
Clindamycin is indeed an effective treatment for acne, and like all medications, this must be taken with caution. Strictly follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor and follow the proper application of the medication.
If all these are done correctly, your acne problem will subside after six weeks or so.
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