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GlossaryErythromycin

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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research Enigma of Folliculitis Decalvans in Two Pediatric Sisters Treated with Low-Dose Isotretinoin and Erythromycin

May 2025 in “Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth”

Low-dose isotretinoin and erythromycin effectively treated hair loss in two young sisters.

research Trichomycosis (Trichobacteriosis) Axillaris

12 citations, June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports”

Shaving, erythromycin cream, and clotrimazole powder effectively treated the bad odor and rough hair.

research Trichomycosis Axillaris: Effective Treatment in a 38-Year-Old Patient

1 citations, June 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports”

Shaving and applying erythromycin cream and clotrimazole powder effectively treated trichomycosis axillaris.

research Acne Necrotica (Varioliformis) – Case Report

2 citations, September 2019 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology”

A rare skin condition causing scarring was successfully treated with topical erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide.

research Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne

65 citations, February 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.

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