I have acne. Should I use clindamycin and tretinoin together or only tretinoin will work?

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Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question. Acne treatments vary on the type of acne present, such as inflammatory lesions (red bumps) or comedones (whiteheads and blackheads). Tretinoin is a topical retinoid that gently exfoliates the skin removing comedones, and topical antibiotics, such as clindamycin, is effective in treating inflammatory lesions. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss appropriate treatment options that best suit your needs. Take care and good luck.

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