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HI, Can You Safely Use Topical Antibiotics While On Accutane?

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Question : HI, can you safely use topical antibiotics while on accutane? which ones are most effective?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Regarding topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have reviewed your query and noted your concern.

Yes, it is absolutely safe and fine to use a topical antibiotic while on Accutane.

What do you want to use it for? For acne? or somewhere else?

For acme you may use either Clindamycin or Benzoyl peroxide or Nadifloxacin. If you want to use it elsewhere you may use either Mupirocin 2% ointment or Neosporin ointment.

Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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HI, Can You Safely Use Topical Antibiotics While On Accutane?

Brief Answer: Regarding topical antibiotic Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and noted your concern. Yes, it is absolutely safe and fine to use a topical antibiotic while on Accutane. What do you want to use it for? For acne? or somewhere else? For acme you may use either Clindamycin or Benzoyl peroxide or Nadifloxacin. If you want to use it elsewhere you may use either Mupirocin 2% ointment or Neosporin ointment. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you need any more assistance.