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GlossaryTetracycline

antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

Tetracycline is a type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of bacteria, effectively stopping their growth and reproduction. This class of antibiotics is commonly used for conditions like acne, urinary tract infections, and certain types of respiratory infections.

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Folliculitis Decalvans: Effectiveness of Therapies and Prognostic Factors in a Multicenter Series of 60 Patients with Long-Term Follow-Up

research Folliculitis Decalvans: Effectiveness of Therapies and Prognostic Factors in a Multicenter Series of 60 Patients with Long-Term Follow-Up

41 citations, June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some treatments for folliculitis decalvans work well, with tetracyclines and a mix of rifampicin and clindamycin being most effective.

research Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment

134 citations, January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.

research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification

95 citations, November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients

68 citations, February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.

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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