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Glossary Clindamycin

antibiotic treating bacterial infections by inhibiting protein synthesis

Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including those affecting the skin, lungs, and internal organs. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby stopping the growth of bacteria. Clindamycin is available in several forms, including oral capsules, topical solutions, and injectables, and is often marketed under brand names like Cleocin and Dalacin.

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research Updates in the understanding and treatments of skin & hair disorders in women of color

10 citations , May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

This review discusses the unique dermatologic needs and conditions affecting women of color, noting specific skin and hair conditions but reports no clinical results.

research Top Ten List of Clinical Pearls in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

15 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This article offers strategies for managing acne effectively and safely, emphasizing treatment optimization, patient tailoring, and addressing antimicrobial resistance, but reports no new clinical results.

research Recent therapeutic developments for acne

5 citations , February 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.

research Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment

134 citations , January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

This review summarizes recent research on the skin microbiome's role in acne development and how antibiotic treatments affect skin microbes, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Epidemiology and Management of Acne in Adult Women

5 citations , January 2014 in “Current Dermatology Reports”

This review discusses various treatments for adult acne in women, including topical, systemic, and alternative therapies, and reports no new clinical results.

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