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Acne Treatment: Antibiotics
Topical antibiotics used to treat acne:
Sodium sulfacetamide solution
Erythromycin
:
Erythromycin topical
solution
Erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide
Clindamycin
:
Clindamycin
solution
Topical
clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide
Azithromycin
Topical preparations are supplied as lotions, creams or gels.
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Acne Treatment: Benzoyl Peroxide
Related Topics:
Acne rosacea
Folliculitis
Rash (localized)
Skin disease
Skin lesion
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Skin lesion
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Last Updated: Sep 19, 2008
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Acne References:
James WD. Clinical practice. Acne. N Engl J Med. 2005 Apr 7;352(14):1463-72.
Magin P, Pond D, Smith W, Watson A. A systematic review of the evidence for 'myths and misconceptions' in acne management: diet, face-washing and sunlight. Fam Pract. 2005 Feb;22(1):62-70.
Marks R. Acne and its management beyond the age of 35 years. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2004;5(6):459-62.
