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

Antibiotics are very effective in treating acne, but since acne isn't an infection, and antibiotics treat infections, how is this possible? In this episode of DermTV.com, Dr. Schultz will explain how antibiotics treat acne.


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• roaccutane
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[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

[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.

[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]

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.

[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!

[SmashBrosBrawl]

@MariaGracePearl

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

[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.