Erythromycin Acne Treatments
What is Erythromycin?
Erythromycin is an macrolide antibiotic medication that is used to treat a wide variety of infections. Erythromycin is used in a number of topical acne treatment medications including T-Stat, Emgel, Erycette, Erygel.
Who should us Erythromycin?
Since Erythromycin is an antibiotic, patients are required to see a physician or dermatologist in order to get a prescription for a suitable Erythromycin acne treatment medication. A dermatologist will usually prescribe Erythromycin to someone with a mild to moderate case of acne who does not have allergic reactions to Erythromycin, preservatives, dyes, and some foods.
How does Erythromycin treat Acne?
Erythromycin acne treatment medications must be applied to clean, washed skin. Erythromycin treats acne by killing the bacteria that causes infected acne lesions, thereby preventing and healing blemishes.
Erythromycin Side Effects
The most common side effect of Erythromycin is burning, sometimes accompanied by dry, itchy sensitive, peeling skin. Some people using Erythromycin may experience unusual reactions to skin irritants and cosmetics, including some other acne treatments.
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