Why Antibiotics Don’t Work for Acne
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When Annali first walked into my office, she had one question: “Why does my acne keep coming back after I take antibiotics?"
Her dermatologist had prescribed her FOUR rounds of antibiotics, and each time, they worked really well. The problem was, her acne came right back every time she stopped using them, and her dermatologist wouldn't prescribe her any more.
She was skeptical that I'd be able to help, but didn't know what else to do. Fortunately, she followed my acne program until the end, and her acne was under control in 4 months.
Let's take a look at why antibiotics usually have only a temporary effect on acne:
The Truth About Antibiotics and Acne
Antibiotics only address one piece of the acne puzzle: reducing bacteria. That's it. You might see some initial improvement, like Annali did, but antibiotics don't do anything to prevent new acne from forming.
Acne is much more than a bacterial problem. The real cause is excess skin shedding, clogged pores, dead skin cells occurring inside your pores on a daily basis. Antibiotics don't address this aspect of acne, which is why Annali's acne kept coming back.
Prevention is key to keeping acne under control.
What Most Don't Know
While antibiotics can be a quick fix, they come with serious long-term consequences: they kill good bacteria in your gut, leading to inflammation, digestive issues, and – you guessed it – even more acne. It's a dangerous cycle that often leaves skin, and health, worse off.
Annali experienced this each time she stopped the antibiotics and her skin broke out even more.
The REAL Solution to Clear Skin
Acne is much more than just a bacterial issue. It's an inherited condition of the pores – they shed dead skin cells too quickly, leading to comedones. Bacteria is a secondary factor, which is why antibiotics aren't a long-term solution for acne.
Annali - like so many others - was stuck in this cycle until she learned the key to clear skin: using topical products that not only fight bacteria but more importantly unclog pores and reduce inflammation, preventing acne from forming in the first place.
After switching to this approach, her skin cleared up in 4 months, and she's been able to keep it clear for years by managing her pores - the key to long-term results with acne.
