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Doctors can you tell me when should one start taking acne antibiotics?
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When easy Rx fails: If topical benzoyl peroxide does not do an adequate job, topical antibiotics such as clindamycin, systemic antibiotics such as tetracycline, and a topical retinoic acid derivative are all options.
Answered 7/7/2013
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