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Im stuggling with spots after coming off pill. been off for 6mths. i used to use dalacin topical in teens year and it worked well. should i use again?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Acne treatments: If your "spots" resemble the pimples you had as a teenager, then topical Dalacin/clindamycin topical may well be very effective. Acne is common at all ages but if accompanied by a flushed face, may be rosacea, an it may respond as well to topical Minocycline.

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Answered 2/26/2019

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A member asked:

Im stuggling with spots after coming off pill. been off for 6mths. i used to use dalacin topical in teens year and it worked well. should i use again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Dr Hegab and 5 doctors agreed

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