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Kate Byrd, PharmD, is a highly accomplished Medical Writer with a strong background in pharmacy and an unwavering commitment to producing accurate, informative content.

After earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Kate embarked on her career as a Medical Writer, where she has since gained valuable experience in developing evidence-based content that translates complex medical information into easy-to-understand articles.

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Articles by Kate Byrd, PharmD

Medical articles authored by, reviewed by, researched by, or edited by Kate Byrd, PharmD.

What is Clindamycin Phosphate?

What is Clindamycin Phosphate?

Clindamycin phosphate is a salt form of the antibiotic medicine clindamycin. Clindamycin phosphate provides coverage for bacteria that are resistant to erythromycin, methicillin, or penicillin. Clindamycin is used to treat acne, also known as acne vulgaris, as well as other bacterial infections. Let's take a closer look at what it is and how it can help you!

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What Are the Side Effects of Clindamycin?

What Are the Side Effects of Clindamycin?

Like all medications, clindamycin has a wide array of side effects; these vary in how often they occur, common vs. rare, and how serious they are, mild to severe. Before talking about side effects, though, it is important to understand what clindamycin is and its possible uses. 

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What Is Minocycline?

What Is Minocycline?

Minocycline is a second-generation antibiotic in the tetracycline class of antibiotics. Second-generation, in this case, means that it is a semi-synthetic compound;

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Understanding Melasma Treatments

Understanding Melasma Treatments

Melasma is a skin conition that is characterized by hyperpigmented spots on the skin. Melasma is sometimes referred to as chloasma. The spots are most frequently found on the face and can vary in color from barely visible light-brown spots to more visible dark brown spots, and in some cases, the spots can show up in a blue-gray tone. There are several treatment options available to help reduce the appearance of dark spots.

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An Introduction to Hyperpigmentation Treatments

An Introduction to Hyperpigmentation Treatments

Many people with dark patches or brown spots on their skin look for treatments to get rid of them. These spots are areas of hyperpigmentation, and you are not alone in dealing with them. Fortunately, there are several treatment options to get rid of these troublesome areas, including topicals, chemical peels, laser treatments, and more.

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Hyperpigmentation and Acne

Hyperpigmentation and Acne

Acne is the most common skin condition that affects people of all ages. In fact, roughly 80 percent of people ages 11 to 30 have experienced acne of some kind. This means that many people will also develop dark spots where their acne once was. This is known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

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How to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation

How to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation, or dark spots on the skin, can be tricky to get rid of. If you are dealing with this condition, you are not alone. Many people struggle with this common condition. The good news is there are a number of treatments that can help lighten your skin and get rid of the pesky brown spots on your face and other areas of the body. Many are available over-the-counter (OTC) or as a prescription given by a dermatologist. 

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Medical Brand Reviews authored by, reviewed by, researched by, or edited by Kate Byrd, PharmD.

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