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The use of lymecycline in the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris: a comparison of the efficacy and safety of two dosing regimens Volume 13, numéro 1, January - February 2003

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Hôpital St Louis, 1 Av. Claude Vellefaux, 75475 Paris, France
  • Page(s) : 44-8
  • Année de parution : 2003

Systemic antibiotics, such as tetracyclines, are used in the treatment of moderate to severe inflammatory acne: the mechanism of action appears to be a result of the combined antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects of tetracyclines. In addition to providing potent activity against bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) that contribute to the formation of acne lesions, tetracyclines can limit the release of pro-inflammatory mediators and [...]