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I have oily acne prone skin .m using clindamycin in morning ,can i use moistuizer on clindamycin..if yes then time gap between clindamycin & moistuize?

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Dr. Richard Galitz answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Clindymicin: Yes it is safe but be sure to put the antibiotic on first before the moisturizer or sun block.

Answered 4/3/2015

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