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Use benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin gel once at night, on blemishes & bumps, as prescribed by the doctor, woke up to dark spots in the area where the gel was applied, looks like hyperpigmentation. i dont have dark skin. should i continue using?

Q: use benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin gel once at night, on blemishes & bumps, as prescribed by the doctor, woke up to dark spots in the area where the gel was applied, looks like hyperpigmentation. i dont have dark skin. should i continue using?

: I would not until you discuss with your Derm or Dr.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I would not until you discuss with your Derm or Dr.

Answered 9/2/2022

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A member asked:

Use benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin gel once at night, on blemishes & bumps, as prescribed by the doctor, woke up to dark spots in the area where the gel was applied, looks like hyperpigmentation. i dont have dark skin. should i continue using?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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