A 30-year-old member asked:
can you use clotrimazole cream on your back for your acne?
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Won't work: It's an antifungal. If your "acne" is really pityrosporum infection / tinea / folliculutis, it will work wonders. If it's real acne, get with your personal physician. Acne on the trunk usually requires systemic rx -- a real antibiotic or isotretinoin. The latter isn't for the faint-hearted but may be what you need to get clear. Best wishes.
Answered on Apr 7, 2015
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