Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Clindamycin
Clindamycin (topical)
Prescription only
Clindamycin prescribed online(Clindamycin (topical))
Topical clindamycin is an antibiotic for the skin. It treats inflamed acne pimples and folliculitis. A Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your skin. When appropriate, your clinician prescribes it.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Topical antibiotic (clindamycin)
- For inflamed acne and folliculitis
- Form and use set by your clinician
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
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Stop clindamycin and call your Care Team right away if you get watery or bloody diarrhea. Keep it away from your eyes, mouth and broken skin. Use it only as long as your clinician says, to help prevent antibiotic resistance.
Choosing the right dose for you
Your clinician picks the form, and tells you how much to use, how often, and for how long. Antibiotics for the skin are used for a limited time. Your clinician often pairs it with another acne product.
Considerations include
- Type and severity of the skin problem
- Where it is on your body
- Skin dryness and sensitivity
- Past antibiotic treatments
- Bowel history and pregnancy plans
How Clindamycin works
Clindamycin lowers the bacteria that inflame skin
Clindamycin is an antibiotic. It blocks bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow. This lowers the bacteria that inflame acne pimples and infect hair follicles.
It also lowers some inflammation on the skin. It works best when your clinician pairs it with another acne product.
Modern Dermatology
Clindamycin
Clindamycin (topical)
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Inflamed acne pimples
- Folliculitis
- Mild hidradenitis suppurativa nodules
- Acne that needs an antibiotic
- People who prefer a topical antibiotic
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Blocks bacterial protein
Bacteria cannot grow
Lowers acne bacteria
Fewer inflamed pimples
Treats infected follicles
Folliculitis clears
Eases inflammation
Less redness and tenderness
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentA Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your history and photos. If Clindamycin is right for you, your clinician decides and writes the prescription. Not every patient is a fit, and your clinician may suggest another treatment or an in-person visit.
Clindamycin blocks bacteria from making proteins they need to grow. This lowers the bacteria that inflame pimples and follicles. It also lowers some inflammation.
Many people see some change in a few weeks. Full benefit can take two to three months for acne. Your clinician reviews your progress.
Inflamed pimples and bumps often fade. Results differ from person to person. Clindamycin works best with a partner product, which also lowers the risk of resistance.
Dryness, peeling, redness and itching are common. Severe or bloody diarrhea is rare but serious. Stop and call your Care Team if it happens.
Do not use it if you are allergic to clindamycin or lincomycin. Tell your clinician if you had colitis or severe diarrhea after antibiotics. Your clinician decides if it is safe for you.
For acne, other options include adapalene, azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, dapsone gel, clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin with tretinoin, doxycycline and cefadroxil. For moderate to severe hidradenitis, biologics such as adalimumab and bimekizumab are options.
Your clinician often pairs it with benzoyl peroxide or another acne product. Use a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer. Do not add other drying products unless told.
Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, plan a pregnancy or breastfeed. Your clinician decides if topical clindamycin is right for you. Do not start or stop it on your own.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
In Canada, topical clindamycin is sold mainly as generic versions. The older brands Dalacin T and Clindets are no longer marketed. Ask your pharmacist which version you get.
Your clinician reviews your progress before each refill. Message your Care Team early, before you run out. If the treatment does not work or causes side effects, your clinician may change the plan.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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