Rx: I start folks on topical Clindamycin with added benzoyl peroxide if there aren't a lot of blackheads, or a retinoic acid derivative if there are. A lady who can take and wants to take the oral contraceptive pill can often be cleared by it. If more's needed, add the right systemic antibiotic for the person. Dermatologists have big guns for deep, cystic acne. It's the 21st century it's your right.
Answered 6/24/2014
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