Cleocin T....Dry and oily?! What to do....

[lonely]

Hi,
I am currently using Cleocin T at night and during the day. The problem I am having is that my face feels oily around 5 pm each day. I don't want to put the Cleocin on, but then my face is somewhat dry when I don't. I do not have scarring, I do not have alot of breakouts, but the oily skin is almost unbearable. My skin is sensitive so I wash with Cetaphil and I don't really use any other products. Can anyone comment on their experience with Cleocin or give me any suggestions? I want to control my skin, but at the same time, I want to feel comfy enough with my face to go out, whether that be during the day or at night (when oily). Any advice/support would be great. Thanks!

[Fedupwithit]

I do not have any experience with the Cleocin, but I have tried Cetaphil for cleansing. The Cetaphil really made my skin oily. Could that be what is causing your oil problem?

[brian_20]

Which form of the cleocin are you using? I strongly suggest the solution form of cleocin because not only does it work better to treat acne it will also not cause any oiliness. The gel and lotion form are not as effective and actually made my skin greasy/oily so i would ditch those and go for the cleocin solution.

[lonely]

I am using the Clindamycin topical lotion. It is kinda liquidy and it goes on smooth. My derm says that I do not have any scarring. But I have a patch of skin on my cheek which is not acne, but it is just bad skin that won't go away. It seems somewhat red and a little inflamed as compared to the smooth clean parts of my skin. Will cleocin help on something like this? I feel like I am right there in terms of getting clear skin, but I can't seem to cross that last chasm. Can anyone help or suggest something?