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Azithromycin vs trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. which would be better to go clean up acne and scars?
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Acne Rx: First, antibiotics should never, ever be used as sole therapy for acne. Topical benzoyl peroxide and/or retinoic acid are your best friends. Second, nothing will touch your scars -- I'm sorry your acne was neglected and you got scars in the first place. If you're offered isotretinoin, consider it seriously. The tetracyclines, erythromycin, or topical clindamycin, may be more helpful.
Answered 6/4/2015
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