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Do tretinoin cream and clindamycin phosphate gel work well for acne treatment?
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Topical Treatment: Topical retinoids and antibiotics are effective for comedonal and inflammatory acne. If your condition is more severe and extensive with cysts, a brief course of systemic antbiotics would help.
Answered 7/11/2012
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Standard Acne Care: Tretinoin and Clindamycin are standard care for acne.
Answered 6/24/2014
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