NEW REGIMEN OF DOXYCYCLINE IN THE TREATMENT OF MODERATE FACIAL ACNE

Coneac Andrei; Amitoz Singh; Roman Iulia Ioana; Decean Hana; Sfrangeu Camen; Orasan Meda-Sandra

Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2015

NEW REGIMEN OF DOXYCYCLINE IN THE TREATMENT OF MODERATE FACIAL ACNE

Coneac Andrei, Amitoz Singh, Roman Iulia Ioana, Decean Hana, Sfrangeu Camen, Orasan Meda 45 Sandra

Abstract :

Studies have already proved the efficacy of antibiotics in acne patients, but long treatments produce unwanted side effects. The aim of our study was to evaluate a new therapeutic regimen: half a pill of Unidox Solutab (50 mg Doxycycline) / day, during dinner with food and enough water,15 days / month, for three consecutive months. The oral treatment was combined with the daily use of a cleansing gel. 15 patients with moderate acne were recruited from a Private Office of Dermatological Care, Cluj–Napoca, Romania, following reading and signing the informed consent. Evaluation methods: Global evaluation of acne, Global evaluation of scars, Photographic assessment–if patients provided written consent. The results of the study proved the efficacy of the new Unidox administration scheme. Inflammatory acne was reduced by more than 50%–by comparison with Day 0.Our study also showed the safety of the therapy, covering aspects regarding tolerance, compliance and adverse events rate.