Clindamycin Topical Use for Acne Alone vs Combined
Clindamycin monotherapy targets bacteria alone while leaving three other acne mechanisms untreated.
Jonah Serrano-Whitfield
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Clindamycin monotherapy targets bacteria alone while leaving three other acne mechanisms untreated.
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