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What will clindamycin phosphate lotion usp 1% lotion do while i'm on accutane 60mg/ daily for a cyst and pimple?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

not much: You will probably just have to wait for this pimple to resolve on its own. Most acne medicines are meant to prevent new pimples.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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