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C13-3
A brief benzoyl peroxide contact suppresses S. aureus without the full-spectrum damage of longer-contact antibacterial washes.
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A New, Once-daily, Optimized, Fixed Combination of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% and Low-concentration Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Gel for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne.
C24-1
Acne is a common cause of PIH, particularly in skin of color; resulting marks are often more distressing to patients than the acne itself.
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Effects of Topical Retinoids on Acne and Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients with Skin of Color: A Clinical Review and Implications for Practice.
C24-2
In skin of color, acne treatment must balance efficacy against irritation, because irritation itself triggers PIH; treat early, titrate gently.
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Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: a review of the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment options in skin of color.
C24-3
Topical retinoids and azelaic acid treat acne and reduce post-acne hyperpigmentation in skin of color.
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Effects of Topical Retinoids on Acne and Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients with Skin of Color: A Clinical Review and Implications for Practice.
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