Usually ok to do: For treatment of acne, over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide gel or cream can be quite helpful. If desired, a doctor can add an antibiotic gel or cream such as Cleocin (clindamycin) gel. If more help is needed, prescription retinoids such as Retin-A or Differin gel can be used instead of benzoyl peroxide. Oral antibiotics such as tetracycline are sometiimes used also. Review the drugs with the doctor.
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