Topical tetracycline hydrochloride vs. topical clindamycin phosphate in the treatment of acne: a comparative study.

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.