The 4 Dangers Of Getting Rid Of Acne With Antibiotics
Getting rid of acne with antibiotics is a common prescribed treatment. They have shown their effectiveness in removing
pimples, breakouts, and zits. Antibiotics do not destroy your cells but they kill P. acnes bacteria which is responsible for the formation of
acne. Without the presence of bacteria, you will experience less infection and inflammation. Your pores also become unclogged. When the
lesion begins to heal, your chance of developing scar is reduced. Scarring will happen if the infection continues to go beyond the surface of the
skin.
Doctors usually prescribe topical antibiotics such as Erythromycin, Tetracycline, Minocycline, Doxycycline, and Clindamycin to get rid of
papulopustular or mild inflammatory acne. They come in the form of creams, lotions, gels or foams. If your skin is sensitive or dry, use
cream or lotion type due to its moisturizing effect. For oily skin, use gel or foam type that contains alcohol for drying effect. In the market,
Clindamycin is the most popular antibiotic for topical application. For extended period, topical antibiotics are safer than oral
counterparts. If you want fast results, then take them orally.
If the acne infects a large area of your body or the application of topical medication is not possible, then you need oral antibiotics.
However, you need to be aware of the four dangers when using antibiotics to get rid of acne.
- Antibiotics kill the good and bacteria in your digestive tract. As a result, you will suffer constipation, inefficient digestion, and
poor absorption of essential nutrients. Your body cannot eliminate waste efficiently which cause more acne to develop. When you are taking
antibiotics, always replenished the lost bacteria by drinking a bottle of probiotic.
- They kill bacteria temporarily but does not get rid of acne permanently.
- Bacteria can develop resistance against antibiotics when used in large amount or frequently. This makes the medications useless in
getting rid of acne.
- Some antibiotics such Minocycline, Erythromycin and Doxycycline can cause side effects. For example, many people reports that they
experience nausea, dizziness, tooth discoloration, and skin pigmentation disorder when they use minocycline. Usually those who use
Erythromycin encounter nausea and stomach upset. Some complain that Doxycycline cause them to become highly sensitive towards light and
suffer episodic sunburns.
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