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A 16-year-old female asked:

If clindamycin phosphate lotion is causing my skin to be red, peeling and a little itchy too, even though i use lotion, should i stop using it?

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Dr. Antonio Cruz
Dermatology 17 years experience
Could be allergic: You could be allergic to the Clindamycin or its vehicle. I would contact the prescribing physician to seek alternatives.
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