Sunday, May 23, 2010

Azithromycin in Acne treatment

Acne is a common inflamatory disorder of the skin. It is a multifactorial disease caused by follicular hyperkeratinization, infection with Propionibacterium acnes, increase sebum production and information.

Dose for Acne: Azithromycin (Azalid) 500 mg tablet, 3 days per week for 8-12 weeks.