Clindamycin topical and Rash: What Users Say

• Stk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2020

For Perioral Dermatitis "This caused my facial rash to multiply. It caused tiny white heads and red bumps. I was taking oral antibiotics and added this cream as prescribed. I finished the course of antibiotics and was confused why things were getting worse. I stopped using this, and literally within days, my skin was clearer. It’s expensive too after insurance. Not worth it! My skin also responded well to Drunk Elephant Jelly Cleanser in case that helps anyone! I moisturize with Trader Joe’s Oil-Free face lotion when my skin is struggling, and Pond's Deep Moisture face cream when things are calm."

• Lee...
• October 6, 2019

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I've had BV for about a year, and about 8 months ago I was prescribed metro (which I have taken in the past 6-10 times because I seem to be prone to BV). Normally, after treating BV with metro, BOOM, yeast infection here I come. Rewind 8 months back, on metro day 2 I broke into hives all over my body, which led to me having terrible anxiety around any antibiotic. I even stopped swallowing vitamins whole, I would crush or open capsules. Eventually, I decided it’s time to treat this BV and grow up! I took Clindamycin capsules, which took me about 2 months to accept I was trying an antibiotic. First round failed and 2nd round also. Both times on the pill I wasn’t getting relief, and symptoms got worse after day 3 (maybe because I was opening the capsule and diluting it in a shot glass with juice). I finally took the cream right now, after weeks of reading horrible reviews, my anxiety has been bad, but this needs to be treated. I inserted the cream around 11. Some leakage, 0 burning, and no other side effects. I’ll keep you posted."

• ano...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 3, 2019

For Acne "I used clindamycin phosphate 1% gel (on a clean face), and I got a rash on my face quickly. I then washed my face again, and the rash subsided. I then used clindamycin phosphate 1% lotion, and the acne began to clear up quickly. I have been using clindamycin in lotion, gel, and the swab packets since about 2000, and it usually clears up my face very quickly, so I knew what to expect under the usual formula. The lump under the blemish sort of dissipates, and it goes away. I have an old tube of the gel, and it does not cause a rash. It may be an allergy to any changes in the gel base. I will use allergy cream in the future to see what is a zit and what is the rash around the zit. They also usually tell you to use benzoyl peroxide soap once a month, or it stops being effective. I found that to work. I used a coupon from the doctor's office."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2018

For Acne "Used for 3 months as directed by my doctor. Initially, I had a really bad rash, but I persisted, and my skin did become less sensitive to the product. It feels like it is burning once applied, but this feeling goes away in a few minutes. I had the clearest and smoothest skin ever when I was on it, but this did not last and eventually went back to 'normal' and potentially got even worse after the 3 months. Although I never irritated or dried out my skin because I was on top of my moisturizer, I was also worried about the effects of the alcohol in the product."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2021

For Acne "I had mild adult acne on my chest and back that wasn't going away. One week in, and my acne tripled. I went from a handful of bumps to my whole chest, shoulders, and back being severely broken. I also broke out in a rash."

• Dna...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2020

For Acne "I was prescribed the topical gel 'Taro-Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide' for acne therapy. Perhaps I used it wrong or applied too much. Within 48 hours of the first application, I experienced a small rash breakout all over my face and neck. You can't see it until you're up close, but I can feel it on my skin and when I touch it. It's itchy and dry. This has happened to me before, but it was so long ago I'm not sure if it was from the same antibiotic."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2020

For Perioral Dermatitis "The clindamycin burns your skin like acid! Do not use! Made my dermatitis 100 times worse after just one use!"

• Anonymous
• March 17, 2021

For Bacterial Vaginosis "I have had an allergy when used in the vagina, and it caused a rash on the skin."