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Hello,
I hope this is the correct place to ask this. I have been doing this particular regimen for like 1.5 years- Cetaphil face wash, clindamycin, and then the Cetaphil moisturizer. This has been working except minor chin breakouts. However, I didn't realize I was on my last refill for Clindamycin and cannot see my doctor until August. It's only been a few days off of it and my chin is already breaking out bad and pretty oily. I'm trying to figure out something to use until August to help prevent a major outbreak but there is SO much out there. Any tips? Thanks in advance!
First of all, antibiotics are supposed to be used for a maximum of 3 months, so ask your doc what's up. Never use antibiotics without really asking why you are being prescribed them and how long you'll be using them. Also, antibiotics should never be used on their own. I don't see that you are using anything like benzoyl peroxide with the clinamycin, which is a big concern. Anyway, definitely questions to ask your doc.
Ok, so moving on...as far as an alternative goes, it sounds like you have really minor breakouts so the regimen will work for you, but you can probably get away with less benzoyl peroxide than most people, or even once a day at night.