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Severe Acne Bouts, Very Active, Eats Little Junk Food. Using Clindamycin. Substitute Available?
my sons are very active and eat very little junk food, however they are having bouts of severe acne . The only thing that has kept them clear in the past is clindamyicn topical gel which another parent gave them to try. Can I by this online somewhere or a over the counter subtitue. We dont have a dermatologist in our small town.
Sat, 20 Oct 2012
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
You can try the ointment but it is always better to get a doctor's opinion who will examine the children and advise accordingly. It may be that the children may not require any antibiotic ointment but good skin care which may resolve the issue. A points worth acting upon are:
1. Wash the face frequently
2. Avoid using any cream/lotion, etc. which may be blocking the pores
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Regards,
RKK
Thank you for your query.
You can try the ointment but it is always better to get a doctor's opinion who will examine the children and advise accordingly. It may be that the children may not require any antibiotic ointment but good skin care which may resolve the issue. A points worth acting upon are:
1. Wash the face frequently
2. Avoid using any cream/lotion, etc. which may be blocking the pores
I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.
Regards,
RKK
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