Antibiotics and Yeast Infections

February 10th, 2006

Sometimes, the use of oral antibiotics can predispose women to yeast infections. This may present a problem in the treatment of acne, since many times, oral antibiotics are used to help with inflammatory acne. Fortunately, there are some treatments that can be used.

To begin, an oral antifungal pill in low doses (amphotericin) can be combined with tetracycline. By taking both of these together, this can almost eliminate the risk of yeast infections. Pharmacists need a special machine to combine these two agents into a capsule.

Another possiblity is sub-antimicrobial doses of doxycyline. This is a new trend in the treatment of acne and rosacea. By using a low dose, the levels of the medication actually never act like an antibiotic, they simply work by decreasing inflammation. In as such, there is no problem with yeast infections.

So, if you are a female who requires oral therapy for your acne and you are susceptible to yeast infetions, ask you dermatologist about these options.

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