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I've had acne moderately since 15. it cleared up 95% by 25. i was put on a large dose of amoxicillin and have been getting a lot of acne every since.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Instead try...: Topical benzoyl peroxide plus topical clindamycin. Amoxicillin isn't everybody's favorite drug for acne, or long-term maintenance for anything i know. If the topical regimen i've mentioned isn't perfect for you, systemic tetracycline, perhaps 500 2x/day might work. All acne is easy to manage today.

Answered 10/19/2015

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A member asked:

I've had acne moderately since 15. it cleared up 95% by 25. i was put on a large dose of amoxicillin and have been getting a lot of acne every since.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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