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Should i use clyndamycin gel phosphate even if my pimples gone..coz i do have some pimples now and it often comes if i stop using.i am using for about?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sure: At this point it sounds as if the Clinda is helping you. As you noted, stopping it may cause the return of some acne, so use it regularly and keep clean. Hopefully this will decrease your pimples and keep your skin clear, best wishes.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/4/2017

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