Effects

• In addition to killing the overabundance of bacterial that cause the typical acne rash, antibiotics can also help reduce or eliminate certain irritants and fatty acids that exacerbate the condition.
  
  

Types

• Tetracycline is an oral antibiotic. It is the most popular and widely used acne antibiotic.
  
  

Considerations

• Erythromycin is an anti-inflammatory antibiotic that may be prescribed for pregnant women.
  
  

Function

• Clindamycin may be taken as either an oral antibiotic or applied as a topical antibiotic.
  
  

Warning

• Tetracycline is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women, women who may become pregnant, or pre-adolescent children.
  
  

Warning

• All antibiotics kill bacteria, including the helpful kind. Taking acne treatment antibiotics can result in yeast infections and other digestive problems.