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Use clindamycin + tretinoin .. now my acne becomes worse . initialy treated with benzoylperoxide from 2009 to 2014 but it causes huge redness and increases pimples . azelic acid also causes huge redness . tried oral antibiotics azithromycin nd minocyc:

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Big guns: You need to consider whether isotretinoin would be a good next step. You are an adult and acne is a severe personal and professional liability.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 12/30/2015

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A member asked:

Use clindamycin + tretinoin .. now my acne becomes worse . initialy treated with benzoylperoxide from 2009 to 2014 but it causes huge redness and increases pimples . azelic acid also causes huge redness . tried oral antibiotics azithromycin nd minocyc:

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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