The drug "Doxycycline" from acne

The causes of acne (acne) are not clear. The main role in this disease is given to the painful condition of the skin, due to increased sebum secretion due to disruption of the sebaceous glands of the skin and inflammation of the hair follicles. Also an important element in the pathogenesis of acne is Propionibacterium acnes and the products of the vital activity of this bacterium. The response to bacterial colonization is the immune response and inflammation. Therefore, in severe cases, antibiotics are used, for example, the drug "Doxycycline", which is part of the tetracycline series. Several types of capsules, tablets, injections are available, as well as preparations in the form of syrup and suspensions for oral administration. The usual dose (you can take only as prescribed by a doctor!) For the treatment of acne is from 50 mg to 100 mg twice a day.

The drug "Doxycycline" prevents the growth of bacteria Propionibacterium acnes, which is responsible for inflamed acne, therefore it is especially useful in the treatment of acne. It is often used in combination with local treatment with agents such as benzoyl peroxide or Retin-A. The drug "Doxycycline" against acne is the most effective remedy, but it can be prescribed only for adults and children over the age of eight, provided that their body weight exceeds 50 kg. As a rule, it is taken before meals, in order to avoid violations of the flora in the stomach. Do not include dairy products at this time, because the effectiveness of the drug will be reduced. It is desirable that the course of treatment was as short as possible. When the skin condition improves, the doctor prescribes a gradual reduction in the use of the medicine. For some people, it may be necessary to keep acne under control for a longer period of time - the physician determines whether this is appropriate.

Before the doctor prescribes the drug "Doxycycline" for acne, the patient should tell him about all the medicines that he is currently taking or that are assigned to him by another specialist. With simultaneous administration of retinol, intracranial pressure increases. The effectiveness of acne treatment is reduced due to the use of antagonists of the drug "Doxycycline", such as cephalosporins and penicillins. Treatment will not produce the desired effect with simultaneous treatment with barbiturates, phenytoin or carbamazepine due to a decrease in the antibacterial action of the drug due to the induction of microsomal liver enzymes. With drugs that contain metal ions (medicines with iron, magnesium or calcium, and antacids), the drug "Doxycycline" forms inactive chelates, so they are not simultaneously prescribed.

Side effects can occur if the drug "Doxycycline" is taken from acne. These include: indigestion, diarrhea, vaginal yeast infection in women, photosensitivity. Taking this antibiotic can cause harm to the fetus, so it is necessary to inform the doctor about pregnancy or plans for it. Also, there are contraindications for women breastfeeding, since the medicine can pass into breast milk. The intake of the drug by young children affects growth (the longitudinal growth of the bones of the skeleton slows down) and leads to an irreversible discoloration of the teeth. When taking Doxycycline, you need to use sunscreen, because it makes the patient more sensitive to sunlight.

When using the drug should be completely excluded from alcohol, as this can lead to severe nausea, vomiting, convulsions, dyspnea and even death. It is important to follow the recommendations and inform the doctor in a timely manner, if there has not been any improvement for some time, and also to monitor the general regimen, diet and avoid the sun during the period when the drug "Doxycycline" is taken from acne. Feedback on possible problems on the part of the digestive system speaks of the danger of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, diarrhea, dysphagia, constipation, esophagitis, glossitis, transient increase in blood levels of bilirubin and hepatic transaminases. Allergic reactions: itching, skin rash, eosinophilia, photosensitivity, Quincke's edema. Violations of the function of hematopoiesis: thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, hemolytic anemia. In children, there is an intestinal dysbiosis, candidiasis. Do not prescribe the drug "Doxycycline" for acne if there is an allergy to this drug, tetracycline antibiotics or sulfites.