Schenectady, NY
A 28-year-old female asked:
My doctor gave me clindamycin phosphate topical lotion 1% for treatment of my acne. should i use it only on the acne spots or over the entire face?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Clindamycin: Apply the lotion only to your acne spots rather than your whole face.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
Entire field: This is not effective as "spot" treatment. Best result by regular, long-term use over the entire area of acne. It will be useful for only the mildest acne. If you have significant acne you will do better with other agents.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017
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