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IPL and Duac/Tetracycline For Moderate Acne?

pisces28Feb 22, 2013
I currently have moderate acne mostly on chin area and slight redness or nose and cheeks.I am thinking of having IPL done.I am currently taking 300mg of Tetracycline over 6 months and Duac cream (clindamycin benzoyl peroxide) should I discontinue these before IPL?Also are there any other laser treatments for acne that can be recommended?

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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
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Answered on Apr 2, 2013
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Dr. Janice Lima-Maribona, DO
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Answered on Feb 26, 2013
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