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    Glossary Erythromycin

    antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including some skin conditions

    Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, making it effective against conditions like respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and certain types of acne. It is also sometimes used in the treatment of certain types of alopecia caused by bacterial infections.

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      Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne

      research Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne

      65 citations , February 2009 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
      This paper discusses the hypothesis that anti-acne agents may work by reducing FGFR2 signaling, and emphasizes FGFR2's potential role in acne pathogenesis, but it reports no new experimental findings.
      Acne

      research ACNE

      58 citations , January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This study found that daily consumption of soft drinks significantly increases the risk of moderate-to-severe acne in adolescents, particularly if sugar intake from these drinks exceeds 100 grams per day.
      Is Propionibacterium Acnes Associated With Hair Casts And Alopecia?

      research Is Propionibacterium acnes associated with hair casts and alopecia?

      19 citations , January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      This case series suggests that Propionibacterium acnes colonization may contribute to the development of hair casts and diffuse non-scarring alopecia, as patients' symptoms improved with antibiotics targeting the bacteria.