Topical Tetracycline Hydrochloride vs. Topical Clindamycin Phosphate in the Treatment of Acne

Abstract

In a comparative study of topical antibiotic solutions, clindamycin phosphate vs. tetracycline hydrochloride for the treatment of mild t moderate inflammatory facial acne, clindamycin phosphate solution proved to be a superior agent in the reduction of papules and pustules. Both preparations had minimal side effects.