Can I use both Panoxyl 10% and Retin-A 0.05% at night and Clindamycin 1%in the morning?

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Can I use both at night or should I just the Retin-A 0.05% at night and Clindamycin 1%in the morning? I use panoxyl 10% face wash.

Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  In theory, if you have very oily skin, you might be able to tolerate both Retin-a and Panoxyl at night, but I don't come across this very much in my practice.  Ask your dermatologist if they recommend a lighter benzoyl peroxide wash or perhaps a salicylic acid wash, which would be less drying.  All three of those products can be helpful for acne if you find a tolerable regimen.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Some of the side effects for many topical medications for acne include redness, irritation, burning sensation, and peeling. In order to minimize side effects, I recommend using Retin-A gel/cream at night and clindamycin topical medication in the morning. Caution use of those medications with Panoxyl 10% wash, and monitor your skin reaction. I also recommend consultation by a board certified dermatologist for evaluation and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.

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