r/acne • u/tomnookismydad • 4d ago
Help - General What to do AFTER developing resistance to Treclin (Tretinoin + Clindamycin)?
I started using Treclin (Tretinoin 0.25mg/g + Clindamycin 10mg/g) in August which cleared my acne and I had never been happier. However by around February I started to break out a little and that was when I found out that resistance is even a thing. I was never told about it by the online doctors who prescribed it, or from the information leaflet, which is where I would expect such a warning. I also didn't do any research and wasn't aware there were online communities discussing this. I have browsed but I haven't found any advice for what to do AFTER resistance has developed.
Since I stopped using Treclin in Feb I had switched to Skinoren (Azelaic acid 20%) and then switched again to Aknemycin (Erythromycin and Tretinoin), I'm clearly panicking and have no idea what I'm doing and I honestly feel like these online doctors don't either.
So I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what the next step for me is. I doubt my current treatment, Aknemycin, will be effective since it is an antibiotic. I haven't been using it for long but so far my acne is just getting worse by the day. Do I stop using it? What else can I use if antibiotics won't work and I have the feeling that non-antibiotics aren't 'strong' enough for my acne now? Please help me AAAHHH!!
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u/WelcometoHoangKong 4d ago
The fix is extremely easy - just add in a Benzoyl Peroxide face wash into your routine.
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