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    Should you use an antibiotic to treat acne?
      
    In persistent cases of acne that do not respond to topical treatment, an antibiotic
    alternative is usually exercised by doctors. An antibiotic is a drug, synthetic or natural,
    that kills bacterial proteins while inhibiting bacterial growth alongside.

    If it was limited to this action, antibiotics would be the most preferred treatment for
    numerous bacterial disorders including acne. However, antibiotics cannot differentiate
    between bacterial proteins and cellular proteins that are part of the body cells. And this
    is what causes the negative effects of antibiotics, commonly known as side effects.

    Tetracycline is the most common and the first-use antibiotic for acne. It is a broad
    spectrum antibiotic and also the least expensive. Tetracycline and its derivative,
    Doxycycline, are taken on an empty stomach or at least two to three hours after
    meals as food restricts absorption of the drug. Minocycline, another tetracycline
    derivative, on the other hand is easily absorbed and can be taken with food.

    Tetracycline has the least side effects. But over time, there has been an increased
    antibiotic resistance towards the drug and it does not seem to work as well these days.
    This necessitated the development of its derivatives. Doxycycline makes the skin sensitive
    to sun requiring sun protection every time you go out. Both the derivatives also tend to
    cause gastrointestinal problems.

    Erythromycin is a microlide antibiotic with an antimicrobial spectrum that is wider than
    that of penicillin. It acts on the protein synthesis of bacteria and slows bacterial growth.
    The gastrointestinal upsets like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain that it
    can cause are extremely disturbing.

    Taken over long periods some antibiotics may cause toxicity including liver toxicity.
    These antibiotics should also not be ingested during pregnancy. Some antihistamines
    and antacids may interact with other antibiotics making it imperative to consult a doctor.
    On the other hand, herbal antibiotics such as garlic, aloe and fruit based mild acids do
    not have any side effects.

    Acne affects two third of all adolescents one time or the other and a considerable
    proportion of adults as well. An oily skin or a bacterial invasion on a sensitive area
    is the main causes behind the outbreak. Topical creams do not have the same effect
    on every one due to difference in types of skin. The urgency for seeking treatment is
    obvious since if not capped immediately, the infection can spread over a larger area.

    Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the skin. The approach to acne treatment may
    either be direct or indirect. Topical ointments and drugs form the major part of the direct
    treatment modalities. There is a strong belief that the hormonal changes that occur at
    puberty are responsible for occurrence of acne.

    When the level of testosterone increases the body secretes hormone like substances
    to fight the inflammation caused by it. Immune system health and acne are thus
    interrelated and a strong immune system can effectively prevent acne. A healthy
    lifestyle that avoids junk food, regular exercise and herbs for strengthening immune
    system are natural means of preventing and fighting acne.

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