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A prescription antibiotic treatment for acne that works to reduce bacteria and inflammation on the skin, available as a topical or oral medication.
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Dermatologists praise clindamycin as an effective short-term anti-inflammatory tool for clearing acne quickly and preventing scarring while longer-acting treatments take hold, though it typically doesn't solve acne long-term. Reviewers note it can sting on application and recommend pairing topical versions with benzoyl peroxide to guard against antibiotic resistance, and warn that acne often returns once treatment stops.
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