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I was prescribed clindamycin gel and a benzoyl peroxide. what order shall i apply it and when would i apply a facial moisturizer?

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Dr. Michael Bryan answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Acne treatment: It does not matter the order in which you apply them, in fact you could even mix them and apply them together. Wait to see if they dry your skin, if they do, apply a light moisturizer--either after they dry or the next morning.

Answered 3/14/2013

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