A 24-year-old female asked:
is it ok if we stop using brevoxyl cream and start using epiduo gel the next day for acne spots?
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Dr. John Despain answered
37 years experience Dermatology
Yes: It's safe. But acne meds like that are bet applied to the areas acne breaks out on a daily basis and not spot treatments.
Answered on Sep 14, 2015
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Dr. Kelly Kane answered
25 years experience Pediatrics
Yes: Good luck.
Answered on Jan 21, 2019
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