Treatments For Acne:
Antibiotics
 

Using Antibiotics To Treat Acne

Antibiotics are commonly used to treat acne, with varying degrees of success.  Mild forms are treated with topical preparations, while the use oral forms (e.g tetracycline, minocycline, erythromycin, doxycyline) is the preferred treatment option for moderate and severe acne.

Antibiotics work on acne by killing the p.acnes bacteria and by having an anti-inflammatory affect on the acne lesions.

It would appear that for some users, especially those with moderate acne, an initial benefit may be experienced from use of these strategies.

However, the treatment inevitably becomes subject to the law of diminishing returns, as the p. acnes bacteria become resistant to the antibotics after repeated courses. 

Side Effects  

Allergic rash

Gastrointestinal disturbance in the form of  nausea, vomiting, colicky pain and diarrhoea

Yeast infection

Increased likelihood of failure of the oral contraceptive pill

Photosensitivity

Skin and tooth coloration

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Antibiotics For Acne

User Experience
 

Comparison of Acne Prescription Drugs & Accutane Alternatives
 

	Prevention	Early Suppression	Mild-Moderate Acne	Severe Acne	Side Effect Free	Affordability
Accutane
Antibiotics
Contraceptives
Spironolactone
Retin-A
Bioherbaceutical Supplements

See Also:

Retin-A
Contraceptives
Accutane
Spironolactone
Bioherbaceutical Medicines (Natural Accutane Alternative)