Oral Antibiotics
One might require oral antibiotics to control bacteria if they have moderate to severe acne. Tetracyclines (minocycline, doxycycline) or macrolides are oral antibiotics that are often first-line medications for treating acne (erythromycin, azithromycin).
Additionally, a macrolide could be an option for those who can’t take tetracyclines, such as pregnant women and kids under the age of eight. To prevent antibiotic resistance, oral antibiotics should be used for the shortest possible period. It should also be used with other medications, such as benzoyl peroxide, to lower the chance of antibiotic resistance.
A person has antibiotic resistance if an antibiotic is no longer effective for them. Additionally, it may promote the development of “super bacteria,” which are challenging to eliminate.
Using oral antibiotics on their own, just like topical antibiotics, is not recommended by doctors. Also, combining this treatment with retinoids may increase the efficacy of the treatment and keep the results after the course is finished.
Some listed adverse effects of oral antibiotics include infection outbreaks, abdominal discomforts (diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting), tooth discoloration, skin that is more U.V. light sensitive, and negative reactions to other medicines.
