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Having pimples with puss kind of substance. Using retinoid ( tretinoin gel Usp 0.025% a-ret) with antibiotics( aclind BP 2.5 % I.e. clindamycin & benzoyl peroxide) night &day respectively. Having redness at some place after applying antibiotic. What should I do ? Although cream is showing improvement. Please help
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Hi.. Use non comedogenic moisturising lotion for the redness .. continue with other medications ,  you ll improve
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