Azithromycin for the treatment of acne

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Authors

Adolfo C Fernández-Obregón · Hudson Dermatology

Abstract

The results show that azithromycin is a safe and effective alternative in the treatment of inflammatory acne with few side-effects and good compliance, and suggest the need for further investigation with a clinical trial that will compare the long-term efficacy and tolerability.

Topics & Keywords

Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Dermatology

Volume 39, Issue 1, pp. 45-50

DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-4362.2000.00749.x

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