At present, antibiotics are a very popular remedy for acne among young people. This is due to their high effectiveness in treatment. Antibiotics for acne are both external and internal. For mild acne, topical preparations are usually used, and for large areas of skin affected and pustules predominate, antibiotics are used orally.
Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Clindamycin, Lincomycin and Josamycin are commonly used to treat acne. During pregnancy, it is not recommended to use these drugs, the only exception is the drug "Erythromycin".
Ointment with an antibiotic of the tetracycline group 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 - the sebaceous glands. In addition, it can be used in a small dose for a long period - for 2-3 months. Such an ointment for acne will block the main link in the development of inflammation - the production of bacterial lipases. One of the significant advantages of external use of antibiotics is the possibilitylong-term use without adversely affecting the composition of the intestinal flora.
Topical use of the above medications is only effective for mild acne, especially when combined with retinoids, zinc, or benzoyl peroxide. 1% antibiotic erythromycin ointment has a good effect only when combined with other internal or external medicines. The most effective gel with clindamycin "Dalacin T" produced in the USA. Easy to use drug "Eriderm", which contains a 2% solution of erythromycin. For cauterization and drying of single rashes, alcohols are also used - boric, chloramphenicol and resorcinol. A very effective medicine "Zinerit" (Netherlands) is a solution of zinc acetate and erythromycin. Another highly effective drug produced in the USA, "Benzamycin", contains erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide, can be used as an ointment for acne on the back and face. All of the above medicines are applied twice a day.
Antibiotic ointment, as well as oral medications, is usually ineffective when used secondarily.
A very successful 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. Moreover, the actionthe drug helps to reduce the content of fatty acids, which helps prevent inflammation. Means containing benzoyl peroxide do not have any effect on comedones, therefore they are not used in the treatment if they predominate. In this case, a combination of topical benzoyl peroxide in the morning and Retinoic Ointment in the evening has a good effect.
It should be remembered that antibiotic ointment will help get rid of the problem quickly and effectively, but not forever. Acne recurs in 30% of cases, and they can appear 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 he alth, but be sure to consult a doctor.
