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How many times a day can i use clindamycin lotion while taking isotretinion? using 4x day because acne is flaring bad. us this ok? 40mg zenatane day 8

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

You can get worse : before getting better but using clindamycin lotion more than twice a day will not improve your acne. consider getting LED treatments to bring down inflammation faster, maybe add a retinoic acid to help underground pimples. But patience is important as acne should improve soon

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 7/8/2014

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