Rx: This is the 21st century and you deserve something that works. Benzoyl peroxide over-the-counter is of limited effectiveness. A woman for whom the oral contraceptive pill is acceptable and appropriate may find this is all she needs. I start folks on topical Clindamycin with a retinoic acid derivative if there are many comedones; systemic antibiotics are a next step.
Answered 6/24/2014
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