Topical clindamycin is a first-line treatment for a severe type of acne that happens when bacteria clog pores and triggers the immune system to respond and cause inflammation (inflammatory acne).

Topical antibiotics available for treating acne include clindamycin (1% gel, lotion, solution, or pledgets applied b.i.d.), erythromycin (2% gel, solution, or pledgets applied b.i.d.), and sodium ...

Clindamycin is available as a 1% gel, 1% lotion, or 1% solution and erythromycin as either a 2% or 3% concentration in various vehicles. Clindamycin and erythromycin are both superior to placebo ...