Clindamycin is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections, including osteomyelitis (bone) or joint infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, strep throat, pneumonia, acute otitis media (middle ear infections), and endocarditis. (wikipedia.org)
Topical3
Topical application of clindamycin phosphate can be used to treat mild to moderate acne. (wikipedia.org)
Topical and oral vitamin A may be effective in the treatment and prevention of acne. (fullscript.com)
Topical retinoids, a derivative of vitamin A, are widely used for their anti-aging and acne-reducing properties. (fullscript.com)
Vulgaris2
The presence of inflammatory papules and pustules along with comedones, involving the face, chest, shoulders and back, are hallmarks of acne vulgaris. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
Also called aczone, 5% gel twice daily is recommended for inflammatory acne, especially in girls with acne. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
The clinically inflammatory lesions seen in acne vary from papules and pustules to more severe nodules and nodulocystic lesions (Figure 3). (dermatologyadvisor.com)
Scarring most often results from more severe inflammatory acne lesions but can occur with milder forms as well. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
In darker skinned patients, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is often present and can last for several months after resolution of inflammatory acne, and in rare instances may be permanent. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
It's estimated that acne, an inflammatory skin disorder distinguished by clogged hair follicles and blemishes, contributes to approximately three billion dollars in healthcare costs in America. (fullscript.com)
Bacteria10
It is of the lincosamide class and works by blocking bacteria from making protein. (wikipedia.org)
Clindamycin is used primarily to treat anaerobic infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria, including dental infections, and infections of the respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue, and peritonitis. (wikipedia.org)
In people with hypersensitivity to penicillins, clindamycin may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible aerobic bacteria, as well. (wikipedia.org)
Most aerobic Gram-negative bacteria (such as Pseudomonas, Legionella, Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella) are resistant to clindamycin, as are the facultative anaerobic Enterobacteriaceae. (wikipedia.org)
64 μg/ml When testing a gram-positive culture for sensitivity to clindamycin, it is common to perform a "D-test" to determine if there is a sub-population of bacteria present with the phenotype known as iMLSB. (wikipedia.org)
During a D-test, bacteria of the iMLSB phenotype demonstrate in vitro erythromycin-induced in vitro resistance to clindamycin. (wikipedia.org)
To perform a D-test, an agar plate is inoculated with the bacteria in question and two drug-impregnated disks (one with erythromycin, one with clindamycin) are placed 15-20 mm apart on the plate. (wikipedia.org)
Acne occurs when the pores of the skin are blocked with oil, dead skin, or bacteria and each pore of the skin opens up to a follicle. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
These work by killing excess skin bacteria and reducing redness and inflammation. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
For moderate to severe acne, oral antibiotics are needed to reduce bacteria. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
Retinoids1
Retinoids have been shown to improve acne and signs of aging by stimulating the process of epidermal cell proliferation and promoting collagen synthesis. (fullscript.com)
Prescription azelaic acid (azelex, finacea) is an option for acne during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
Treatment4
Consult the doctor for effective treatment for acne that reduces both the number of pimples and the chance of scarring. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
Might not see the benefit of this treatment for a few months, so using other acne medications with it for the first few weeks may help. (parentinghealthybabies.com)
Treatment of acne fulminans is aimed at controlling the inflammation quickly while preventing an isotretinon-associated flare (see treatment).Typically oral corticosteroids are started with a gradual introduction of isotretinoin. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
Statins are the most commonly prescribed treatment for high cholesterol and work by blocking an enzyme in the liver which helps produce cholesterol. (drfelix.co.uk)
Commonly2
Osteolytic bone lesions, affecting the clavicle or sternum most commonly, may be associated. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
The combination of this fatty wax and the protein is commonly known as "good cholesterol" (HDL) and "bad cholesterol" (LDL). (drfelix.co.uk)
The acne appears abruptly over the face and upper body with uniform papules and friable nodules that can coalesce, suppurate and bleed. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
Cholesterol joins with proteins (mainly HDL and LDL) in your body to be transported to cells where it is needed or to the liver for storage or excretion. (drfelix.co.uk)
The preliminary signs of calcium deficiency in the body show in the harmful effect of this shortage on the nervous system. (nutritionresearchreview.com)
Choice1
A notable exception is Capnocytophaga canimorsus, for which clindamycin is a first-line drug of choice. (wikipedia.org)
Year3
These athletics betting web sites turn in excess of billions of dollars every single calendar year and are growing far more and far more every working day. (wellness-esoterik-shop.com)
Infantile acne generally occurs between 3 and 6 months of age, lasting throughout the first and into the second year of life. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
Neonatal acne (acne occurring from birth to about 3 months) affects about 20% of healthy newborns and typically presents as small inflamed papules and pustules on the cheeks and nasal bridge. (dermatologyadvisor.com)
31 ) Research has shown that oral vitamin C helps boost collagen production, a protein that contributes to skin hydration and elasticity. (fullscript.com)
Oral1
Four combined oral contraceptives are approved by the FDA for acne therapy in girls. (parentinghealthybabies.com)