Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii (Mar 2020)

Minocycline in acne system therapy

  • Aleksey V. Samtsov

DOI
https://doi.org/10.25208/vdv1105-2020-96-1-67-71
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 96, no. 1
pp. 67 – 71

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Systemic antibiotics in combination with topical retinoids and benzoyl peroxide are first-line drugs for the treatment of moderate to severe acne. The systemic antibiotic Minocycline has a wide spectrum of action against gram + and gram-organisms, including strains resistant to penicillins and cephalosporins. A pronounced bacteriostatic effect is achieved by a high level of lipophilicity, rapid penetration through the lipid layer of bacteria and intensive accumulation in the sebaceous glands. Minolexin is a highly effective and safe medication for the treatment of moderate to severe acne and can be recommended for practical use in outpatient practice.

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