Treatments for Blackheads & Whiteheads
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Topical warm (NOT HOT) water compresses
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Topical antibiotics such as Clindamycin (Cleocin T and Clindets), or Erythromycin (Akne-Mycin, A/T/S, Emgel, Erycette, Erygel, Erymax)
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Topical Retinoids such as Adapalene (Differin), or Retinoic Acid (e.g. Retin A)
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Topical Benzoyl Peroxide
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Topical Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzaclin Gel)
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| Topical Erythromycin and Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin) |
| Topical Azelaic Acid (Azelex) |
ORAL medications such as:
• Antibiotics: Tetracycline, Minocycline, Doxycycline, or Erythromycin
• Birth Control Pills (when indicated, in women) |