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Starting retin-a. should i use clindamycin 1% in the morning ?

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Retin A (tretinoin): YOu can use Clindamycin twice a day, you combine with Benzoyl Peroxide. Before going to the bed, wash off and apply Retin A (tretinoin) for a better control an Acne.

Answered 9/7/2014

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