I was prescribed Bactrim by my dermatologist for acne. I have been on the medication for more then 7 weeks now and have seen nothing but a worsening in acne. Should I keep on it? I have asked my dermatologist this question and have not been gotten back to.
Should I keep using Bactrim?
Question posted by dlong03 on 8 Oct 2022
Last updated on 8 October 2022 by masso
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masso
8 Oct 2022
"Usually the first choice for treating acne is a tetracycline (minocycline, doxycycline) or a macrolide (erythromycin, azithromycin)."
Source: Mayo Clinic
I have used both minocycline and doxycycline in the past with very good results, of course everyone is different and reacts to medications in different ways, but these antibiotics are very good in the treatment of acne.
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