Oral Antibiotics in Acne: Still a Place in the Evolving Treatment Landscape
An expert discusses the evolving role of oral antibiotics in acne treatment, highlighting clinical evidence, antimicrobial resistance concerns, and emerging alternatives tailored to patient needs.
Supported by an independent medical grant by Almirall.
EP. 2: The Role of Guidelines, Patients, and Payers in Acne Management
August 6th 2025An expert discusses how updated guidelines, patient preferences, and insurance access shape responsible oral antibiotic use in acne care, highlighting the importance of stewardship, shared decision-making, and equitable treatment access.
EP. 3: Selecting Patients for Oral Antibiotic Therapy
August 13th 2025An expert discusses how clinical presentation guides the selective use of oral antibiotics for moderate acne, emphasizing short-term treatment, careful transitions to maintenance therapy, and individualized plans to achieve lasting skin clearance while minimizing antibiotic exposure.
EP. 4: Exploring the Anti-Inflammatory Impact of Oral Antibiotics
August 13th 2025An expert discusses how the primary effectiveness of oral antibiotics in acne lies in their anti-inflammatory properties—especially those of tetracyclines—highlighting their broader immunomodulatory benefits and the importance of patient education to support informed, science-based treatment decisions.
