Essential Guide azelaic acid

Applications / Anti-acne

Antibiotics The application of antibiotics for the treatment of acne is exclusively reserved for medical professionals. Antibiotics are not allowed in personal care and cosmetic products or medical devices. Antibiotics can be taken orally or administered via the skin using a cream. Frequently, the use of antibiotics is combined with benzoyl peroxide to avoid antibiotic resistance. Topically applied antibiotics include clindamycin and erythromycin. Orally taken antibiotics include doxycycline and minocycline (tetracyclines), as well as erythromycin. The side effects of these antibiotics are numerous: skin rash, upset stomach and intestines, and fungal infections. Sometimes, the side effects can be quite serious, including severe allergic reactions (such as difficulty breathing and facial swelling), destruction of intestinal flora (leading to bloody diarrhea), vaginal candidiasis, and mouth sores. Combined with the potential for antibiotic resistance, the use of antibiotics for the treatment of (juvenile) acne should only be considered if no other options are available.

Virtually all antibiotics used for the severe cases of acne also have cytotoxic properties and have distinct CMR and hormone disrupting properties. Antibiotics also should not be used during pregnancy, unless unavoidable.

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