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Important Safety Information
You should not use BenzaClin® if you are allergic to clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide, or the antibiotic lincomycin.
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Important Safety Information
BenzaClin® is an acne product you can get with a doctor's prescription. It is for topical use only. Do not use with other topical acne products unless directed by your doctor. Side effects are usually limited to the skin and include dry skin, itching, peeling, redness and sunburn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to frequently asked questions about acne by clicking on the questions below
Although acne is not caused by dirt, it is important to wash your face every
day. Use a mild cleanser and warm water. Don't scrub. Gently dry your face
by patting with a soft, clean towel. Please read about the causes of acne for
more information.
During puberty, the hormone testosterone, found in both males and females,
increases. Testosterone is partly responsible for physical development in
young people. The hormone also causes sebaceous glands, or oil glands, to
produce more oil, which can cause more acne.
Also, acne can be caused by hereditary factors. If either of your parents had
acne as a teenager, you may get it, too. Please read about the causes of
acne for more information.
In addition to higher levels of testosterone, other triggers of acne may be: 1)
stress, 2) oil and grease from cosmetics or the work environment (such as
cooking near a greasy stove), 3) picking or popping acne, and 4) around
menstruation in females.
Some people believe that certain foods may cause acne or make it worse,
though this idea has not been proven. Nevertheless, it is important to pay
attention to your body. If you notice that your acne gets worse when you eat
certain foods, you may want to avoid or limit your consumption of those
foods or talk to your doctor.
If you have acne but haven't discussed it with a doctor, you should consider
doing so. If you are under the age of 18, please discuss with your parents first. If your acne makes you embarrassed, it might be
helpful to see a doctor who can prescribe treatment. Also, if you have painful
acne or scarring, a doctor can prescribe treatment to help reduce those
problems.
Consider talking to a doctor about your acne. Your doctor can determine
which type of acne you have and how best to treat it. Your doctor may
instruct you to use an over-the-counter product or prescribe a treatment for
you. The prescription product can be an oral (medication taken by mouth) or
a topical (treatment that you put directly on your skin). There are several
different treatment options.
Yes, you can, but you should look for products that have "noncomedogenic"
or "nonacnegenic" on the labels. These types of products should not cause
acne or make existing acne worse. Remember to remove your makeup
every night by washing your face with a mild cleanser and warm water.
Remember, you must make an appointment with your doctor if you don't have a prescription for BenzaClin®.
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