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Is oral clindamycin stronger than topical clindamycin? if so how?
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Oral more effective: Oral will enter system much more rapidly. Topical must pass the epidermal barrier and will remain primarily localized. All related to what is prescribed for.
Answered 5/16/2015
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Acne or anaerobic?: Topical clindamycin decrease inflammatory acne lesions better than oral tetracycline. However, to treat anaerobic infections or certain serious bacterial infections, parenteral or oral is recommended.
Answered 5/21/2016
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