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Review
. 2019 May;8(2):127-134.
doi: 10.29252/wjps.8.2.127.

Efficacy of Azithromycin in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Mini Review

Sina Kardeh  1   2   3   4 , Nasrin Saki  2 , Farideh Jowkar  2 , Bahareh Kardeh  5 , Seyed Arman Moein  1   3 , Mohammad Hossein Khorraminejad-Shirazi  1   3
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Review

Efficacy of Azithromycin in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Mini Review

Sina Kardeh et al. World J Plast Surg. 2019 May.

Abstract

Background: Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Considering the rise of antibiotic resistance, alternative medications may be used in the main anti-acne armamentarium. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of oral azithromycin in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Methods: Database searches were performed in PubMed and Scopus using the keywords "azithromycin" and "acne".

Results: Azithromycin 500 mg once daily for 3 days per week or in cycles of 10 days for 12 weeks are the most commonly used regimens.

Conclusion: Available experimental data suggest that oral azithromycin is an effective and well-tolerated option for treatment of acne vulgaris.

Keywords: Acne vulgaris; Azithromycin; Doxycycline; Tetracycline; Treatment.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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