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I hav got pimples al over ma face.i used mometasone furoate. doctor has prescribed me clindamycin.does it work against steroidal induced acne??
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Clindamycin is a: decent topical antibiotic and may help steroid acne, if that's what you have. But if not clearing after a month on that topical go back and see dermatologist for another script
Answered 11/29/2014
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