A 35-year-old member asked:

Clindamycin phosphate topical lotion, what is this for?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon
Dermatology 31 years experience
Topical antibiotic: used for acne or folliculitis
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A 44-year-old member asked:

How should I use my clindamycin phosphate topical solution?

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Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener
Dermatology 11 years experience
As prescribed: Generally, it is prescribed to be used once a day in combination with another medication such as benzoyl peroxide in the treament of acne.
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Last updated Mar 8, 2021
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