Question

"Judy has a history of remission and exacerbation of acne that has followed the pattern of menses for 2 years. However, the condition over the last 6 months has worsened to a moderate degree of severity and has been chronic and persistent. You prescribe antibiotic therapy. Which of the following antibiotics would you not consider? a. Topical clindamycin b. Oral erythromycin c. Oral minocycline d. Oral tetracycline"

Answer 1

The incorrect option is b.


Oral erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that is not recommended to treat acne. Topical clindamycin and oral minocycline and tetracycline are all considered effective treatments for moderate-to-severe acne, with oral versions of tetracycline and minocycline being the most commonly prescribed. Erythromycin is typically prescribed for other conditions, such as certain bacterial infections and inflammatory conditions. So it would not be the best choice in this situation, making option b the incorrect choice.