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What kind of benzoyl peroxide do doctors suggest for acne? example of one?

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Cheap: Any over-the-counter preparation is a good start for treating acne. If this fails, your physician may add a topical agent such as Clindamycin and/or a retinoic-acid derivative. Good luck.

Answered 6/24/2014

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