How Do Antibiotics Treat Acne [DermTV.com Epi #323]

[marcosAKAshorty2895]

Cool, I have a lot of acne. I got antibiotics for my ingrown toenail but I have a lot leftover. Maybe I can use it for my acne.

[TheCherrycherryboom]

@marcosAKAshorty2895 are u serious? please do not do that. different antibiotics have many different ways of working. ingrown toenails have nothing to do with acne..

[marcosAKAshorty2895]

@TheCherrycherryboom well it wasn't specifically for the ingrown toenail, it seemed like it was just for general use but I decided to buy some stuff made for acne.

[ifind2com]

I setup iFace Acne Cure on my iPhone and iPad. Works on all other Internet based phones and devices. Dermatologist recommended. I got it from BidsWOW.com

[thatsitable1]

Thanks doc!

[Amkjnwww]

Dear Dr.,

I was curious can your hair and skin become immune to using the same products for a long time? Lets say I have been using the same moisturizer for years, could it stop working because my skin has grown used to it? I hear lots of people say that it can and it's happened to them.

[TigerHorseTiger]

Q: How do you prevent a skin cancer from driving?

A: Take away its keys!

[Carnifexism]

Well, i've used every treatment the NHS offers, including roaccutane, and nothing works!!! You can't believe how happy I am with living with incurable severe acne!

[vancityguy]

I was always curious about this treatment. Thanks for the explanation.

[MariaGracePearl]

I also use benzoyl peroxide and tea tree oil as spot treatment and still doesn't work

[MariaGracePearl]

I use cleanser with salicylic acid, diluted witchhazel as a toner and moisturizer with glycolic acid and I still get breakouts.. I try to keep my face as matte as possible .. I don't know what to do anymore

[MariaGracePearl]

How can I extract blackheads without turning out to be a pimple afterward?

[itsdannyftw]

@MariaGracePearl

I know right!! Keep me updated if you get any answers!!

[ClaudiaMSutton]

Thanks Doctor! 

[marmar0007]

i was prescribed antibiotics (amoxicillin) 6 yrs ago as acne treatment and it never worked. It however put stress on my digestive system and I still suffer from digestive issues after so long. I seriously do not recommend antibiotics for acne as you need to take it for more than one or 2 weeks and can cause severe symptoms.

[tiarefleur1]

@marmar0007 topical antibiotics are safer

[shangrila628]

I don't have big zits but small bumps spread out bumps on my forehead (the oilest part of my face). Tried everything but nothing works. Its so persistent and freaking annoyingggg!!!! Does anyone have any suggestions?

[tozanarkandd]

@shangrila628 try tazorac, its a miracle. you just have to be patient with it and follow instructions and your acne should be gone in a month.

[piggiesmalls4]

listening to the information in this video makes me feel eery about my skin :/

[lilyspeaker]

Thank you Dr. sooo much for your videos.You give a great insight to all these issues that concern us...Really Thanks....

I have a question about Acne and its treatment.Through the years my doctor dealt with my acne with topical creams,antibiotics and pills of certain vitamins.What i have noticed is that the stronger the pills that are used are,the worse the acne that rares its head the Next Time is. Is it true...?

TThanks in advance...

[laojace]

antibiotics must be proscribed by your dermatologist right?

[wo0dpeck3r]

This was very informative (as always). Thanks~

I took antibiotics for mild acne about two years ago. It worked well for me for 6 months....and then I broke out with the worst severe, painful acne I've ever had in my entire life. I've long considered all possible causes for this, but prolonged use of antibiotics seems to be the only explanation. But does this actually make scientific sense?

[nelly2395]

this is so sad but i got into an arguement with my sister and it was kind of full on next day i wake up i have 6 spots...stress defo does cause acne..i'm the proof lol but they've gona down now i used duac gel

[Oedipus58921]

I have a question about scars, is it possible to scar in a certain way in one side of the face and in completely different one in another side?

[MariaGracePearl]

I still get breakouts from AHA

[jonatanblack01]

@MariaGracePearl me too

[SmashBrosBrawl]

@MariaGracePearl

you dont see improvements in your acne from using AHA until for atleast 2 to 6 weeks

[coolliger]

Great video!

[gasfgiop]

Wassup Schultz!

[parkranger487]

LOL sorry the video won't load fast enough and it keeps pausing. Whenever he's pausing he's doing funny faces hahaha. Great video though.

[O663tt3]

Thanks.

[LadySakuraii]

I love your videos, but I have a question, why when I use Glycolic Acid I get acne?

[ladyterrific]

GREAT!!!!!!!

[Raven236]

Thanks for the info.

[cristalmx46]

Great Video!!!! Thanks for the info!!! :)