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Is clinydymicin and tretinoin ( ziana), more effective or the same as clindymicin and benzoyl peroxide?

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Trial and error: I think this will depend on the cause of your acne and it may take a trial of either to determine the best regimen for you.

Dr Cohen agreed

Answered 8/13/2013

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