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Clindamycin 1% solution; benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) 1 5 gel did not work for acne. tactuo was working but was allergic. what is suggested next for acne treatment?

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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered

Pathology 46 years experience

Systemic Rx: Perhaps tetracycline 500 2x/day or Erythromycin if your teeth have not developed yet.

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