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Overview of Antibiotic Treatment for Acne
Being prescribed antibiotics for acne treatment can be a bit of a perplexing experience. Many people do not realize that their acne can reach such a level of severity that it would require a drug to inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria. For years, people simply assumed that good lifestyle choices and the occasional tube of Clearasil were all it took to get acne under control.
However, antibiotics have been a life-saver for many acne sufferers who could not get their acne under control through more conventional, over-the-counter remedies. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to a handful of antibiotics that are commonly prescribed for acne sufferers and the possible risks and benefits that come with these treatments.
Tetracycline, doxycycline and minocycline: All three of these drugs are closely related and come in capsule or liquid form, according to the National Institutes of Health. Tetracycline is the antibiotic of choice for many doctors treating acne sufferers. Doxycycline is absorbed by the body more quickly than tetracycline, but it is not prescribed by doctors as often since it costs more. Although both tetracycline and doxycycline can potentially make you more susceptible to skin damage from the sun’s rays, one of the benefits of minocycline is that it does not pose this risk. All three of these drugs can cause diarrhea, stomach discomfort or bowel discomfort and can, in some cases, lead to serious side effects such as vision loss, dizziness and headaches. All of these side effects are rare but should be discussed with your doctor.
Erythromycin: This is an antibiotic that is commonly prescribed to treat more severe types of acne, such as nodular or cystic acne. It is available in pill, chewable tablet and oral-suspension liquid form and is typically taken 1-2 hours after meals. Some common side effects of erythromycin are diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting, according to Drug Digest. Erithromycin is sold under several brand names, such as ERYC, Ery-Tab, Filmtab and PCE Dispertab, according to NIH.
Clindamycin: This is an antibiotic that is sold in a lotion form and applied directly to the skin. Clindamycin is contained in products sold under the brand names Cleocin, BenzaClin, Duac and Clindagel, among others. Clindamycin is usually applied twice a day, morning and night, after face washing. The side effects of clindamycin are similar to the side effects that can be experienced with any topical product and these include skin irritation, burning, itching and rashes. While you are more likely to experience these side effects if you have sensitive skin, all patients should consult a physician if a rash develops and persists.
However, antibiotics have been a life-saver for many acne sufferers who could not get their acne under control through more conventional, over-the-counter remedies. The purpose of this article is to introduce you to a handful of antibiotics that are commonly prescribed for acne sufferers and the possible risks and benefits that come with these treatments.
Tetracycline, doxycycline and minocycline: All three of these drugs are closely related and come in capsule or liquid form, according to the National Institutes of Health. Tetracycline is the antibiotic of choice for many doctors treating acne sufferers. Doxycycline is absorbed by the body more quickly than tetracycline, but it is not prescribed by doctors as often since it costs more. Although both tetracycline and doxycycline can potentially make you more susceptible to skin damage from the sun’s rays, one of the benefits of minocycline is that it does not pose this risk. All three of these drugs can cause diarrhea, stomach discomfort or bowel discomfort and can, in some cases, lead to serious side effects such as vision loss, dizziness and headaches. All of these side effects are rare but should be discussed with your doctor.
Erythromycin: This is an antibiotic that is commonly prescribed to treat more severe types of acne, such as nodular or cystic acne. It is available in pill, chewable tablet and oral-suspension liquid form and is typically taken 1-2 hours after meals. Some common side effects of erythromycin are diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting, according to Drug Digest. Erithromycin is sold under several brand names, such as ERYC, Ery-Tab, Filmtab and PCE Dispertab, according to NIH.
Clindamycin: This is an antibiotic that is sold in a lotion form and applied directly to the skin. Clindamycin is contained in products sold under the brand names Cleocin, BenzaClin, Duac and Clindagel, among others. Clindamycin is usually applied twice a day, morning and night, after face washing. The side effects of clindamycin are similar to the side effects that can be experienced with any topical product and these include skin irritation, burning, itching and rashes. While you are more likely to experience these side effects if you have sensitive skin, all patients should consult a physician if a rash develops and persists.
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