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Is there any over-the-counter antibiotic that is good to take when breaking out?
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None: Their is no otc antibiotic.Doctors may prescribe doxycyline or clindamycin.
Answered 3/25/2014
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Topical: Benzoyl peroxide. Sorry, that is about it. Can try facial "regimen" (like proactiv) or consult a dermatologist for oral antibiotic to help control if severe.
Answered 3/24/2014
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Oral antibiotics: Are by prescription only. Neosporin and polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) are topical antibiotic ointments.
Answered 9/24/2015
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