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…Australasian College of Dermatologists advises people with acne avoid relying solely on oral or topical antibiotics, a recommendation supported by All About Acne. Combining the use of antibiotics with benzoyl…

…known as papules, and large pustules or acne cysts.  Scars occur when this type of acne hasn’t been treated effectively.“ “Treatments that reduce inflammatory acne lesions include topical retinoids, antibiotics…

…treatment with decreased irritancy. Whilst the research demonstrated that the topical treatments were equally as effective in treating acne lesions at the two-month mark of the trial, the study did…

…useful starting point for patients who are particularly concerned about the risk of side effects. Potential side effects of isotretinoin Although retinoids, such as isotretinoin, are very effective at treating…

…an antibiotic that may be used in younger patients and during pregnancy. Bactrim is a sulfur-containing antibiotic and is used occasionally. Using topical antibiotics (creams and gels) can help avoid…

…than oral antibiotics as some women are concerned by the thrush risk,” explained Professor Gebauer. “Topical therapies include a wide range of creams and gels applied to the skin. They…