Metronidazole tablets have a certain effect on acne, but the clinic is generally less used in acne.
Metronidazole tablets are usually used for anaerobic infections, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, amebiasis, oral infections, etc. Acne is a kind of hair follicle sebaceous gland unit of chronic inflammatory skin disease, often accompanied by Propionibacterium acnes infections, so metronidazole tablets can also reduce inflammatory reaction of acne, but the clinical application is not much.
For mild cases of acne, only topical medication can be used, commonly used drugs include retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, selenium disulfide and fusidic acid cream and other antibiotics. Serious cases can be oral isotretinoin, anti-androgen drugs, tetracycline antibiotics and other drugs, with LED blue light or red light therapy, according to the indications and contraindications of the drug, such as, under the guidance of a physician application.
The main principles of treatment of acne are degreasing, dissolving keratin, sterilizing, anti-inflammatory and regulating hormone levels, daily should choose water or suitable cleansing products, pay attention to oil control and moisturizing, keep bowel movement, avoid staying up all night.