Our literature review includes searches of Ovid, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the databases of the Cochrane Library
Topical tetracycline is another option, but it's prescribed less often
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Treatment If you've tried over-the-counter (nonprescription) acne products
Conclusions: Topical chloramphenicol 3% + prednisolone 0
Has any of you ever used topical Chloramphenicol
A review of the articles published in the past 30 years revealed that topical application of antibiotics showed clinical effectiveness for mild to moderate inflammatory acne, especially when they are combined with zinc, tretinoin or benzoyl peroxide, while they showed little influence on noninflammatory acne
Tetracycline Treatment of Acne
“Tretinoin is a topical retinoid and is an important component of an acne regimen because it increases cell turnover, makes dead skin cells less AB - Background: Chloramphenicol ointment is often used in plastic and dermatologic surgery as a topical antibiotic for surgical wounds, but evidence regarding its efficacy and side effects is lacking
Objectives: To identify the most effective and best tolerated topical treatments for acne using network meta-analysis
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections
6%) had given up therapy for two reasons: unresponsiveness in 71 (62
Topical antibiotics (AB) are generally used for the treatment of superficial infections of the skin, eye, and ear
Chloramphenicol: A broad spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a variety of susceptible and serious bacterial infections but is not frequently used because of its high risk of bone marrow toxicity
It is also sold under the brand names Azelex and Finacea
Side effects include redness and dryness
A new generation product, adapalene is a good choice in the treatment of acne vulgaris with less side effects and high efficacy confirmed by numerous clinical studies
Liquichlor (Chloramphenicol + Prednisolone + Squalane + Tetracaine) Ophthocort Ont (Chloramphenicol + Hydrocortisone Acetate + Polymyxin B) How to use eardrops
Due to their ineffectiveness and undesirable side effects, not all topical antibiotics (chloramphenicol and tetracycline) are used to treat acne
Mild skin irritation such as itching, peeling, scaling, and burning
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, severe skin rash; wheezing, difficult breathing; cold sweats, severe dizziness; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
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