Acne treatment and the sun

We have spoken in prior posts that many of the oral antibtiotics used for acne treatment are sun sensitizing increasing the chance of sunburn.

We wanted to take a moment to mention that two of the oral medications used for acne treatment do not increase sun senstivity and may be good options for the spring and summer months. The two medications are erythromycin, an oral antibiotic, and Nicomide, a newer member to the systemic acne treatment team that is a complex of minerals and a derivative of vitamin B.

So, if you are going to be outside a bunch this summer, consider one of the medications and remeber your sunscreen.

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