Azelaic acid is a white powder with formula HOOC(CH2)7COOH. Found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley. Produced industrially by ozonolysis of oleic acid. Produced naturally by Malassezia furfur yeast on skin
Both adapalene and tretinoin are topical retinoids for acne treatment. Adapalene (Differin) is available OTC, while tretinoin requires prescription. Both medications are typically applied once daily before bedtime
Acne vulgaris is common acne with blackheads and whiteheads. Comedones are clogged hair follicles filled with oil and dead skin cells. Blackheads are open comedones, whiteheads are closed ones
Monodox is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. Treats acne, urinary tract infections, and skin conditions like rosacea. Some forms prevent malaria and treat infections from mites, ticks, or lice
Cleocin T treats severe acne in adults and children over 12 years old. Not approved for use in children under 12 years old
Acne treatment requires 500 mg twice daily for 2 weeks or more. Bronchitis treatment involves 500 mg every 6 hours for 7-10 days. Lyme disease treatment spans 10-30 days with 500 mg every 6 hours. Syphilis treatment requires 500 mg every 6 hours for 28 days. Psittacosis treatment necessitates 500 mg four times daily