Currently, antibiotics are a very popular remedy for acne among young people. This is due to their high effectiveness in treatment. Acne antibiotics are both external and internal. With a mild form of acne, topical preparations are usually used, and with a lesion of a large area of the skin and the prevalence of pustules, antibiotics are used internally.
Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Clindamycin, Linkomycin, and Josamycin are commonly used to treat acne . During pregnancy, it is not recommended to use these drugs, the only exception is the erythromycin medicine.
An tetracycline antibiotic ointment has advantages over other categories. The fact is that such a drug has lipophilicity and is able to quickly reach the main subject of exposure - sebaceous glands. In addition, it can be used in a small dose over a long period - for 2-3 months. Such an ointment from acne will block the main link in the development of inflammation - the production of bacterial lipases. One of the significant advantages of the external use of antibiotics is the possibility of their continued use without negative impact on the composition of the intestinal flora.
Topical use of the above drugs is only effective for mild acne, especially in combination with retinoids, zinc or benzoyl peroxide. 1% ointment with an antibiotic erythromycin has a good effect only when combined with other internal or external drugs. The gel with clindamycin "Dalacin T" made in the USA is most effective. Convenient to use the drug "Erderm", which contains a 2% solution of erythromycin. Alcohols - boric, chloramphenicol and resorcinol - are also used for cauterization and drying of single rashes. A very effective medicine "Zinerit" (Netherlands) is a solution of zinc acetate and erythromycin. Another highly effective US-made drug, Benzamycin, containing erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide, can be used as an acne ointment on the back and face. All of the above medicines are applied twice a day.
An ointment with an antibiotic, as well as taking medications inside, usually turns out to be ineffective with secondary use.
A highly successful and advanced treatment approach is the use of benzoyl peroxide. Applied to the skin, under the influence of air, this drug breaks down into inactive benzoic acid and peroxide. Active oxygen compounds have a damaging effect on the walls of bacteria, destroying them. In addition, the effect of the drug helps to reduce the content of fatty acids, which helps prevent inflammation. Means containing benzoyl peroxide do not have any effect on gums, therefore, they are not used in treatment if they prevail. In this case, a combination of external topical use of benzoyl peroxide in the morning and Retinoic Ointment in the evening has a good effect.
It should be remembered that an ointment with an antibiotic will help get rid of the problem quickly and effectively, but not forever. Acne occurs repeatedly in 30% of cases, and they can occur even in a more severe form.
And, of course, remember that only a specialist can choose the right drug. Therefore, do not conduct experiments on your health, but be sure to consult a doctor.