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Should I keep using benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) on my skin for acne if pregnant?
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Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener
Dermatology
In brief: Yes
Pregnancy is not a contraindications for topical benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide).

In brief: Yes
Pregnancy is not a contraindications for topical benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide).
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Dr. Marsha Davis
Internal Medicine
In brief: Probably not
It is probably safe but the fda has classified it a category c and usually we stop all of this categor of medication unless it is harmful to the mother and i don't think acne would fit into a harmful category.

In brief: Probably not
It is probably safe but the fda has classified it a category c and usually we stop all of this categor of medication unless it is harmful to the mother and i don't think acne would fit into a harmful category.
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