Antibiotics
Antibiotics function by eliminating extra skin bacteria and lowering inflammation and redness. Antibiotics and retinoids may be used together for the first months of treatment. Take the antibiotics in the morning, and apply the retinoid in the evening. To further lessen the possibility of antibiotic resistance arising, antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide are frequently combined. Erythromycin combined with benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin combined with benzoyl peroxide are two examples. The use of topical antibiotics alone is not advised.
Oral antibiotics may be necessary to reduce bacteria in moderate to severe acne cases. Typically, tetracyclines (minocycline) or macrolides (erythromycin) are the first medications used to treat acne. A macrolide may be a choice for those who cannot take tetracyclines, such as pregnant women.
Oral antibiotics should be administered for the shortest duration possible to prevent antibiotic resistance. Antibiotics rarely have serious adverse effects when used to treat acne. However, your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight is increased by these medications.
