Efficacy of Azithromycin in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: A Mini Review.
World J Plast Surg
; 8(2): 127-134, 2019 May.
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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.
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World J Plast Surg
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2019
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