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How often should i use clindamycin gel on my face? i've just started so i'm easing into it and aiming for 1-2 nights a week as i don't want dry skin

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2-3 times daily: You can use at your discretion, no need to ease into it, unless you are allergic

Answered 10/18/2016

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I have been using clindamycin phosphate topical gel 1% for about 2 week for acne and my face has broken out worse when will i see the results i want?

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Can I take doxycycline hyclate 100 mg/ 2x a day for 2 weeks and stop for acne? I started clindamycin on face couple days ago and still see pimples coming, even after months of panoxly/adapalene gel use? Beach in 2 weeks, can clear acne atleast lil?

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I've got acne in ma face for about 4 months and I've tried treatment with clindamycin gels. But it not gets cured. How can I get cured completely?

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I applied clindamycin n nicotinamide gel yester night as i would most of the times and in the morn my face was red swollen itchy n it hurts please help?

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