Acne vulgaris treatment

Topical antibiotics exert a direct local effect on specific microorganisms and may be bactericidal or bacteriostatic. Bacitracin (Baciguent) inhibits the cell wall synthesis. Bacitracin, gentamicin (G-myticin), erythromycin (Emgel), and neomycin are examples of topical antibiotics. These drugp are used to prevent superficial infections in minor cuts, wounds, skin abrasions, and minor burns. Erythromycin is also indicated for treatment of acne vulgaris. [Pg.603]

Lee HS, Kim IH (2003) Salicylic acid peels for the treatment of acne vulgaris in Asian patients. Dermatol Surg 29 1196-1199... [Pg.57]

Chemical peels are usually considered as an adjunct to the basic treatment of acne vulgaris. [Pg.124]

Grimes PE, Callender VD (2003) Tazarotene cream 0.1% in the treatment of facial post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation associated with acne vulgaris a two-center, double-blind, randomized, vehicle-controlled study. Poster presentation at the 61st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, San Francisco, CA, March 21-26,2003... [Pg.182]

Jacyk WK, Mpofu P (2001) Adapalene gel 0.1% for topical treatment of acne vulgaris in African patients. Cutis 68 48-54... [Pg.182]

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) and Estrostep Fe (norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol) both have an approved indication for treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females 15 years of age or older desiring contraception who have failed topical antiacne medication. [Pg.745]

The treatment goals for acne vulgaris are to eliminate existing lesions and prevent new lesions from developing, as well as to decrease discomfort and the incidence of scarring. [Pg.959]

It is used in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris and has comedolytic, keratolytic, and antiinflammatory action. [Pg.196]

Spironolactone 100 mg/day appears effective in short-term treatment of acne vulgaris. [Pg.697]

Isotretinoin is most useful for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne vulgaris. It may also be... [Pg.487]

Unlabeled Uses Systemic Treatment of acne vulgaris, chancroid, Campylobacter enteritis, gastroparesis, Lyme disease, diabetic gastroparesis Topical Treatment of minor bacterial skin infections... [Pg.452]

The past twenty years have witnessed considerable progress in the synthesis and use of other retinoid-like molecules related to vitamin A. The aromatic retinoid etretin (8.54) and its ester etretinate (8.55) had some effectiveness in the treatment of psoriasis, a disorder of skin. 13-cA-Retinoic acid (isotretinoin) produces sebaceous gland atrophy and could prove useful in the treatment of severe acne vulgaris. Although these compounds have toxic side effects and are not in regular use, they have opened up new therapeutic possibilities. Retinoic acid (tretinoin, 8.56) has been employed in the treatment of acne. [Pg.509]

Clindamycin is active against Propionibacterium acnes. Erythromycin alone and in combination with benzoyl peroxide is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Topical metronidazole is effective in the treatment of acne rosacea. [Pg.449]

Tetracycline hydrochloride and minocycline sulfosalicylate are used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. [Pg.449]

Retinoic acid is an effective treatment of acne vulgaris and is used topically. It stabilizes lysosomes, increases ribonucleic acid polymerase activity, increases prostaglandin E, cAMP and cGMP level. [Pg.452]

Adapalene is a napthoic acid derivative with retinoid-like activity used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Adverse effects include erythema, dryness of skin and skin irritation. [Pg.452]

Leyden JJ Topical treatment of acne vulgaris Retinoids and cutaneous irritation. J Am Acad Dermatol 1998 38 S1. [Pg.1307]

Shalita AR et al Tazarotene gel is safe and effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris. A multicenter, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study. Cutis 1999 63 349. [PMID 10388959]... [Pg.1307]

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris Adapalene Differin Carbomer 940/sodium hydroxide Aqueous... [Pg.223]

Treatment of acne vulgaris Erythromycin Emgel Hydroxypropyl cellulose Aqueous... [Pg.223]

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris Erythromycin Erygel Hydroxypropyl cellulose Hydroalcoholic... [Pg.223]

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