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A member 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

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.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/14/2015

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Had a few breakouts on face and chin that left me with dark spots after. Currently using Epiduo for the acne. In need of OTC med to fade dark spots?

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I am using epiduo on my face and back and i was cleansing with aftican black soap now i have a big itchy dark spot on multiple spots on my back... What could it be? and what type of soap could i use best with the epiduo for my body acne?

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I have ance & dark spots & i was wondering what acne system works best out of Proactiv , xout , epiduo , or others?

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Hi How long I have to wait to be pregnant if I m using the Epido (0.1%/2.5% gel) for my acne treatment on a short period (I have used the epiduo less than 2 weeks and i stopped it this day) How long the epiduo stay on my system body? Thank you?

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