In my experience, I believe it is more effective, works more rapidly against P. acnes , plus it has Benzamycin's benefit of containing benzoyl peroxide, which is a component of fighting bacterial resistance. BenzaClin, a water-based gel, should be applied twice daily, morning and evening, or as directed by a physician, to affected areas after the skin is gently washed, rinsed with warm water and patted dry. Clinical trials using BenzaClin in this manner found it to be safe and effective in treating acne. After 10 weeks, researchers found that BenzaClin was significantly more effective than clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide in reducing the number of acne lesions. Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis have been reported with topical clindamycin.
Discontinuation is recommended if significant diarrhea develops.
Acne is the most commonly diagnosed skin disorder in the U.S., and is most prevalent in the teenage population. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, close to 100 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 17 have an occasional pimple, regardless of race or ethnic background. By their mid-teens, however, more than 40 percent of adolescents have acne severe enough to require medical treatment by a physician. Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged by skin cells that block the opening of pores. Red, inflamed papules and pustules are formed when acne bacteria break through the whitehead or blackhead.