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Review
. 2020 Sep;13(9):26-32.
Epub 2020 Sep 1.

Oral Antibiotic Treatment Options for Acne Vulgaris

Hilary Baldwin  1
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Review

Oral Antibiotic Treatment Options for Acne Vulgaris

Hilary Baldwin. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatological disease in the United States, affecting up to 85 percent of teenagers. While the American Academy of Dermatology has established guidelines regarding acne treatment in general, the variability among acne treatments, even within a given class, prevents establishment of a straightforward regimen. For example, moderate to severe acne is generally treated with an oral antibiotic, although several options are available-both across and within antibiotic classes. The aim of this review is to report the efficacy and safety data available for commonly prescribed oral antibiotics. While there are currently no data to support superiority of one drug over another, there are substantial differences in safety profiles and brand-specific features that may make one antibiotic preferable over another.

Keywords: antibiotic resistance; azithromycin; doxycycline; minocycline; sarecycline.

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Conflict of interest statement

FUNDING:The development of this article was supported by an unrestricted grant from Journey Medical Corporation. DISCLOSURES:Dr. Baldwin serves on the speaker’s bureau, consults for, and/or attends medical advisory boards for Almirall, Galderma, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Sun Pharmaceutical, Mayne Pharma, EPI Health, and Journey Medical Corporation.

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