STL Index for: antibiotic

The multifactorial nature of acne vulgaris often requires a combination of topical and/or oral agents for successful management. Common challenges of this multipronged approach include the potential development of skin irritation, which results in nonadherence, as well as concern over bacterial resistance.

The choice of treatment for psoriasis in children, as in adults, is determined by disease acuity, morphology, distribution, and severity. Part II of this 2-part series features an overview of systemic and light therapies including their varying degrees of effectiveness, potential side-effects and applications in clinical practice.

Adopting a comprehensive approach that takes into account individual preferences, properties of available treatments, and disease severity can encourage patient adherence and lead to improved treatment outcomes. The key to gaining adherence, is the attention devoted by physicians to establishing effective communication with the patient.

Cuts and scrapes are rarely talked about, but a very common injury that everyone has experience with. This article explains the various problems like infection, healing, and scars, and how to manage these.

Commensal bacteria that live on the skin can sometimes cause superficial infection, leading to disease. This article discusses three common infections by commensal bacteria, and how to manage infection.

Staph aureus can cause several common bacterial infections like impetigo, ecthyma, and folliculitis. The most common infections and their proper management are discussed.

MRSA OR Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus is a source of worry for health practitioners and patients alike. This article is a practical guide to managing MRSA and infection control.

Strep pyogenes is responsible for many infections. This article discusses various skin infections that are attributed to this bacteria, and the appropriate treatment and management of each of these infections.

Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole that has antibiotic and antiprotozoal effects. Mechanism of action, side-effects both local and systemic, brands, and drug interactions are discussed.

Erythromycin is an antibiotic in the macrolide group, and is often used in acne treatment, but also rosacea treatment. Mechanism of action, side-effects, brands and drug interactions are discussed.

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic, which is often used for acne treatment for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The mechanism of action, side-effects, and drug interactions are discussed.

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic, which is used to treat acne and rosacea for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Mechanism of action, drug interactions, and side-effects are discussed.

Tetracycline is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is often used to treat acne and roscaea for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Mechanism of action, drug interactions, and side-effects are discussed.

Topical treatments remain the mainstay of eczema treatment. This article delves into the topical treatments other than topical corticosteroids: Tar, antibiotics, and anti-itch creams.

Oral treatments for treating eczema: Antibiotics, antihistamines, corticosteroids and cyclosporine A are the focus of this article.

This article discusses the concept of the treatment triangle: Evidence based treatment, treatment based on evidence and clinical experience, and patient preference, and how these concepts intersect.

Eczema creates several complications such as bacterial and viral infections due to exposed skin - from cracking. This article delves into these complications that can arise out of eczema and how to treat them.

A brief discussion of treatment options that are available for various patients. Factors like severity, type of acne, response to previous treatment that are unique to the patient can influence the best course of treatment.

This article is an overview of the common topical agents used for treating acne: Benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, topical antibiotics, azelaic acid, and combination products.

Benzoyl peroxide has been a reliable treatment stable for decades. This article briefs various indications for BP, combination products, potential side-effects, and mechanism of actions.

Combination therapy is a strategy of combining antibiotic treatments with other treatments with different mechanisms of action to treat acne. This has the effect of preventing or mitigating the unwanted effects of antibiotic resistant bacteria, and may confer other benefits such as lower required dosage as well.

Oral antibiotics are an important treatment option that is available for treating inflammatory acne. This portal provides an organized list of the most commonly used oral antibiotics for the treatment of acne.

Erythromycin is an antibiotic in the macrolide group and is used in acne treatment. This article provides a summary of erythromycin, including side-effects, uses, and potential drug interactions for both topical and oral indications.

Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which is used for acne treatment. This article provides an overview of minocycline, side-effects, brands, and drug interactions are discussed.

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic which is used to treat acne for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Mechanism of action, side-effects, drug interactions, and various brands were discussed.

Tetracycline was developed in 1953 and is a broad spectrum antibiotic. This article discusses the various indications of tetracycline, side-effects, and drug interactions.

Successful treatment of acne with topical therapy can be achieved with patient education, patient engagement in treatment selection, and counseling on aggravating factors.

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Since patient compliance is a concern, a great deal of attention must be given to the methods available to minimize the chance of irritation. In the opinion of the author, this may be the single most important factor influencing the success of topical therapy in acne.

Suitable and unsuitable patient profiles for minocycline is discussed in this article. Important takeaways from clinical experience with minocycline is also in this article.

Dermatological and non-dermatological indications for minocycline ((Minocin®, Dynacin®, Vectrin®) are discussed in depth in this article.

Side effects, safety and risks of Minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin, Vectrin) are discussed in this article. Topics include drug interactions, bacterial resistance, as well as other adverse effects.

Rosacea is a common condition that affects people of all races. More aggressive and innovative uses of existing oral agents have resulted in novel therapeutic approaches, which can provide long-term therapy and sustained remission.

Acne vulgaris remains a therapeutic challenge, in large part due to its multifactorial pathophysiology. Evidence for improved and quicker efficacy with safety and longer remission has been noted with combination therapies.

An in-depth review of Clindoxyl® Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide) including clinical experience, mechanism of action, indications, dosing, efficacy, as well as compliance issues and side-effects.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) Patient Profiles - suitable and unsuitable patients, dosing, compliance and cost issues, as well as cost comparisons with other treatments are detailed in this article.

Accutane was approved for severe, recalcitrant nodular cystic acne unresponsive to other first line therapies. Off label use is also covered.

Novel uses of old medications and new formulations of systemic medications have broadened the therapeutic armamentarium for treating rosacea patients. It is of primary importance to offer patients safe and effective therapies for this chronic and incurable condition, improving both the clinical and psychosocial consequences of rosacea.

Bacterial skin infections are common. This article discusses a range of topics including therapies, the problem of bacterial resistance, folliculitis, and other common infections.

Almost everyone at some point in his or her life will be troubled with mild acne. It can be related to athletic activities, travel, cosmetics, or hormonal changes. Various treatment options are discussed.