Can doxycycline be used topically to treat acne close to clindamycin?
Answer:
No, its chemical structure does not lend to effective absoption via the skin. Doxycycline have recently be approved in gel form for dental use, but it have to be applied directly to the gum and tooth pocket to be effective.
There are some member of the tetracycline family still market for topical use in acne. They are impossible much since the development of other, more successful products, such as clindamycin and erythromycin.Topical tetracycline is available in the following dosage forms:
Chlortetracycline - Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
Meclocycline - Cream (U.S.)
Tetracycline - Ointment (U.S. and Canada),Topical solution(U.S.)
Hope this help.
Rick the Pharmacist
maybe yes but in attendance would be side effects like photosensitivityso dont.
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