Erythromycin ointment can’t get rid of whitehead acne, patients should choose Vitamin A class, azelaic acid class of drugs treatment.
1. Erythromycin ointment is a macrolide antibiotic with antimicrobial effect, which is suitable for suppurative skin diseases such as impetigo, and can’t get rid of whiteheads acne. Some users may experience irritation and allergic reactions, and those who are allergic to erythromycin are prohibited from using it.
2. Whitehead acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that occurs in the sebaceous glands of the skin follicles, mainly take topical medications for local treatment, which is preferred to Vitamin A drugs, such as Vitamin A acid, adapalene gel, etc., but also azelaic acid, etc., can be used for treatment.
Erythromycin ointment can not get rid of whitehead acne, patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, not indiscriminate use of drugs.