A Review of Anti-Biotic Acne Treatment

Bacteria associated with acne is becoming more anti-biotic resistant.

Antibiotic therapies include topical or oral antibiotics or a combination of the two. Results are often short-lived and acne returns within a week or two after the end of therapy. Acne symptoms caused by environmental allergens such as ingredients in body care and cleaning products and chloracne caused by dioxins cannot be controlled with anti-biotic therapy. For detailed information about the causes of acne, please read, "What Causes Acne?" Although antibiotic therapy can control bacteria associated with acne during treatment, when treatment ends the environmental antagonists remain, and the acne returns.