Has anyone done Clindamycin and Rifamin therapy?

Hi there! It didn't take very long for me to notice a difference. I had a bump that was just starting to emerge when I first started it, and within a week to maybe 10 days the bump was gone 😲 and it stopped hurting after just one or two applications.
Anyhow, I just use it once a day right after showering; I use it any place I have tracks or have previously had an abcess. It's actually a liquid, the bottle has this sort of deodorant-type roller on the top for easy application.


I've had a couple of abcessed that have ended up draining since I started using it, but then again I'm not great about wearing clothes that dont rub, plus I'm in a warm part of the country, so this time of year I'm always sweating. And also, I've been using it about two years now. Without the clindamycin I certainly would have had exponentially more.
Some of you might keep this in mind if money is an issue for you:
I lost my job and thus my private insurance this year, so I had to go on medicaid. They won't cover my dermatologist or the clindamycin (I haven't yet called to ask why or try to argue) - but the Rx is pretty cheap just paying cash, I believe it was $17 for a bottle last time I checked.

Just to throw this out there, I've tried hibaclens many times, but it has never helped me. I can't figure out why, it seems to me like it would be the perfect thing. Just my two cents. 😊

thanks for going into so much detail about your personal experience. It's so great this is helping you, and great it is relatively affordable even when not covered by insurance. As far as the hibaclens goes, isn't it interesting how every person is different? I'm so glad you found something that's been helping you manage the HS and get some relief! And again, we really appreciate you sharing with the community here. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)