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Im 20 year old. can i take amoxicillin 500mg for fungus acne that has been my face/neck for over 3 months?does it work the same as clindamycin 150mg

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Dr. George Valdez answered

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Not really: amoxicillin doesnt work for fungus, and there are other alternatives for bacteria acne which are probably better.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2017

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Whoa: There is no such thing as "fungus acne". Ringworm in the face / neck responds to over the counter antifungals. Never use an antibiotic as sole therapy for acne, and a tetracycline systemically might be a better choice. If it is real acne, start benzoyl peroxide now. Good luck.

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Answered 12/30/2015

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A member asked:

Im 20 year old. can i take amoxicillin 500mg for fungus acne that has been my face/neck for over 3 months?does it work the same as clindamycin 150mg

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. George Valdez answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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