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Acne Antibiotics: Prescriptions for Clear Skin
Acne antibiotics or medicine is the number one thing a doctor will
prescribe for your acne but is it the right thing to take? Before you just start poping pills
let's first find out a bit more about what you will be taking and how it can help or hurt your
body.
Acne has many causes. Heredity, hormones, diet, and stress have all been linked to acne. Chronic
acne sufferers cannot control their genetics; however, they can learn to manage stress, maintain a
balanced diet and (for women) use birth control to help level out hormone fluctuations that can
cause acne breakouts. Acne sufferers often treat their acne with over-the-counter acne products.
These products are hit or miss depending on the type and severity of acne. When over-the-counter
products and basic lifestyle changes fail to control acne, a dermatologist needs to be consulted.
Dermatologists specialize in diseases of the skin and can help acne sufferers by prescribing
topical or oral antibiotics or other acne medications. The focus of this article is acne
antibiotics.
What are Acne Antibiotics?
Acne occurs when a pore becomes clogged with oil due to hormone production. Bacteria build up in
the pore causing an acne pimple, whitehead, or blackhead. Acne antibiotics help keep bacteria at
bay. Antibiotic means "a drug used to kill a microorganism." Antibiotics fight infection.
Oral and topical antibiotics are commonly prescribed for acne when other treatments fail. The
dangers of antibiotics are that overuse can cause the body to become resistant to antibiotics in
general and have more difficulty being treated for other infections over time. Commonly prescribed
oral acne antibiotics include: Tetracycline, Erythromycin, and Monocycline. Tetracycline is the
most popular of the acne antibiotics. It reduces acne lesions quickly. Erythromycin is the second
most prescribed antibiotic. It works by reducing inflammation. It is gentle enough to be taken by
pregnant women.
Besides oral antibiotics, there are many topical antibiotics which, when applied to the skin,
can dramatically reduce acne breakouts. Topical antibiotic creams and gels keep pores free of
bacteria and help dry up acne pimples while fading residual discoloration. The most common topical
acne antibiotics are: Clindamycin lotion, topical Tetracycline and Erythromycin, and Metronidazole.
Non-antibiotic topical acne treatments include Avita, Retin-A, Differin gel, benzoyl peroxide,
salicylic acid, and vitamin A derivatives. These are also effective in healing acne.
At an initial appointment with a dermatologist, an overall physical assessment and health
history will be taken to determine which acne treatment best meets the patient's needs. Depending
on the type and severity of acne, a dermatologist may begin the patient on either topical or oral
antibiotics. If antibiotics fail to reduce acne after a period of several months, a stronger acne
medication such as Accutane may be prescribed.
The more information you have about your acne and the types of treatments and medicine that
is out there the better off you are going to be. Not everything on the market is going to
work for you and some of it might make your situation worse. Just be very aware of what some
of the side effects are when taking any acne medicine or antibiotic.
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