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Clearing Up Acne With Anitbotics
Acne is a common problem faced by most teenagers. Acne is
caused due to the breaking of a hormone called testosterone.
When we are teenagers, our body starts sprouting hair. It
is generally during this time when we develop acne. Acne
lesions are commonly known as pimples.
Before giving a try to clearing up acne with antibiotics,
you should try clearing up acne at home using simple methods
or products in the medical shop.
Acne can be often cured at home using simple methods and
not so costly products. If it cannot be cured using products,
visit a health professional. Antibiotics are also useful
for clearing up acne.
Why antibiotics?
In the follicle there are lots of bacteria present. Antibiotics
help to decrease those. Antibiotics also reduce the irritating
chemicals produced by white blood cells. Antibiotics have
many uses. Here in this article, I will explain to you three
types of antibiotics used for clearing up acne.
Tetracycline
Tetracycline is the best antibiotic for acne. It is to be
taken in an empty stomach. Who all cannot consume Tetracycline?
It is not prescribed for pregnant women. Children under 9
years of age should also not consume it.
Minocycline
Minocycline is useful for pustular type of acne. It is a
tetracycline derivative. It is very effective and used by
many people for treating acne. But it has many side effects.
Some of them include vomiting and skin pigmentation changes.
Another side effect is nausea.
Erythromycin
Erythromycin is a widely used antibiotic for acne. It helps
reduce redness in lesions. Erythromycin is to be taken with
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