How to apply Differen and Clindamycin lotion?
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free skin care · Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:32 pm

My dermatologist wrote me prescriptions for Differin and Clindamycin lotion but did not tell me how to use them. I plan to use the Differin in the same way I've used Retin-a (every other night to start). Would that be right...start slow to see how my skin reacts/adjusts? I have no clue where in the regimen to apply the Clindamycin - Instructions on it say apply twice a day. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.
Shelly

free skin care · Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:59 pm

Also, does Differin bleach clothing/pillow cases? I thought I read that somewhere. Would be nice to know before I use it.

Thanks.
Shelly

free skin care · Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:12 pm

Differin is a very similar to retin-a,this is information of differin.

http://www.drugs.com/differin.html

free skin care · Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:17 pm

This is information of Clindamycin
http://www.drugs.com/clindamycin.html

I used to use only clindamycin.Some doctor told me use only on spot acne,some doctor told me use around face.
I don't like to use this drugs for a long time,it may make my face thin.

free skin care · Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:48 pm

I have both of those products,
I use the clindamycin lotion first (i apply it on my whole face), then once it dries i put on a thin layer of the differen gel/cream.
I use the clindamycin every night and the differin every other night.

the differin has not bleached or stained any of my clothing. But I sleep with a towel over my pillow just incase it does bleach my pillow cases- but I haven't see my towels or pillow cases change color.

free skin care · Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:50 pm

I have only used Differin. I was instructed by my dermatologist to spot treat on affected areas nightly. Also,to apply a small amount on clean skin - to use lightly as the more used the more likely irritation will occur.

I haven't experienced any bleaching of clothes or bedding - although the product has usually been absorbed and my face is dry before it hits the pillow.

Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:31 pm

shelly wrote:

My dermatologist wrote me prescriptions for Differin and Clindamycin lotion but did not tell me how to use them. I plan to use the Differin in the same way I've used Retin-a (every other night to start). Would that be right...start slow to see how my skin reacts/adjusts? I have no clue where in the regimen to apply the Clindamycin - Instructions on it say apply twice a day. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks.
Shelly

my doctor did the same thing but for doxycycline and clindamycin.
my question is with the directions : they say to apply the lotion twice daily for 15 days but what happens after that??? when do i use it again???? when i have a breakout or the same time the next month?? i need to know because i have 5 refills of this stuff. if anyone could answer this i would be much appreciative.

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