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Clindamycin cream and retin a (tretinoin) is enough to treat acne? how long should i wait to see the result?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

At least 10-14 days: The combination of the two medications is reasonable for treating acne--depending upon the severity. You will need to use it for at least 10-14 days before you may see an improvement. Remember though, acne can be controlled, but nor definitively cured.

Answered 9/28/2016

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