| Topical acne antibiotic creams are a common | | | | using the medication and get in touch with your |
| treatment given to acne vulgaris sufferers who | | | | doctor immediately. |
| have found over-the-counter acne medications to | | | | Another type of topical acne treatment is called |
| be ineffective. They can be used on their own or | | | | Erythromycin. Because it also uses oxygen to kill |
| in conjunction with other acne treatments to | | | | of propioni (acne) bacteria in your hair follicles and |
| eradicate acne breakouts and prevent the | | | | pores, it works very similar to other antibiotic |
| condition from coming back. | | | | creams. It does have one major advantage over |
| To use the topical antibiotic treatments, use a | | | | the other topical creams available today; |
| non-soap cleanser to wash your face and pat it | | | | Erythromycin is safe to use if you are pregnant |
| dry. A thin layer of cream is then applied to the | | | | or breastfeeding. This does not mean, however, |
| skin once or twice daily. When using the | | | | that it is free from negative side effects. |
| medication, you want to be sure to avoid harsh | | | | Many users of the topical antibiotic notice a |
| cleansers or other topical acne treatments, which | | | | burning feeling that will continue for the first few |
| can react with the antibiotic. | | | | days of treatment. Additional temporary side |
| These medications can be used with other acne | | | | effects such as itching, redness, an increase in |
| treatments to maximize their effectiveness. For | | | | sebum production, or dry, flaking skin are also |
| example, one popular brand of Clindamycin is | | | | common. If these symptoms persist for an |
| Duac, which contains clindamycin phosphate and | | | | extended period time, increase in severity, or if |
| benzoyl peroxide to eliminate acne bacteria and | | | | you experience an allergic reaction, you need to |
| peel off the surface layers of the skin. | | | | contact your physician immediately to discuss |
| Also available in pills, liquids, and gels, Clindamycin is | | | | other options. |
| a common variety of topical antibiotic for treating | | | | Clindamycin and Erythromycin along with other |
| acne. In order to eliminate your acne, it sends | | | | topical acne antibiotic creams such as Tetracycline |
| anaerobic bacteria into your pores and hair follicles. | | | | HCL and Metronidazole can only be obtained with |
| This kills the acne bacteria by choking it off and | | | | a prescription. This makes them a little more |
| preventing it from reproducing. | | | | difficult to obtain, but for many acne sufferers |
| When using the topical acne antibiotic cream | | | | these products are the better option. |
| Clindamycin, there are some side effects that you | | | | So there you go. |
| will need to watch for. Mild symptoms such as | | | | Because these treatments are applied directly to |
| dry, irritated skin or peeling often occur with the | | | | the affected area, they are generally found to be |
| first few treatments. Excessive oil, itching, or a | | | | more effective and the results appear much |
| burning feeling can also occur. If you experience | | | | faster than with many other treatments. If they |
| serious side effects such as a rash, swelling, or | | | | do not seem to be completely successful, other |
| breathing difficulties, you may be suffering from | | | | treatments can be used along with the creams to |
| an allergic reaction. In this case, you need to stop | | | | get you back to enjoying clear, beautiful skin. |