Is chlortetracycline hydrochloride ointment effective for acne treatment?

Chlortetracycline hydrochloride ointment is an ointment with anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. It has a certain effect in removing acne, mainly by promoting skin moisturizing and having a certain bactericidal effect, but its effect in removing acne is relatively limited. It is an antibiotic belonging to the tetracycline class and has a certain anti-inflammatory effect, but we need to understand the causes of acne, which is related to endocrine disorders, so this ointment can only play a symptomatic role.

Expert: It has some anti-inflammatory effect, but the effect of removing acne is limited

Chlortetracycline eye ointment is a tetracycline antibiotic with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and is mainly used to treat diseases caused by eye infections. However, due to the special application site, the drug content of eye ointment is lower than that of ointment, that is, the antibiotic concentration is not high and the penetration depth of the skin is different.

Moreover, one of the causes of blackheads and acne is infection caused by poor excretion of facial hair follicles. Applying eye ointment on acne on normal skin has a slight anti-inflammatory effect, but its acne-removing ability is not strong. So, if you want to "eliminate" your acne by just using a simple chloramphenicol eye ointment, it doesn't seem to be that simple.

What is the cause of acne.

Acne on the face should actually be analyzed from two aspects. First, from the external surface of the skin, it may be that the skin is contaminated with dust and dirt, causing the pores to be clogged, or it may be the breeding of bacteria and mites, or it may be contact with allergens. These can all be treated with topical medications to achieve the effect of removing acne. From the perspective of the body's internal system, many acne are caused by hormone imbalance and endocrine disorders, which require internal conditioning methods to improve. It can be seen that the reason why chloramphenicol eye ointment can remove acne is simply because it has the anti-inflammatory effect of antibiotics. Of course, its indications are not all acne, and it is only effective for acne caused by bacterial infection of the skin.

In addition, once bacteria develop resistance to chloramphenicol eye ointment, the eye ointment will be ineffective against acne caused by bacteria. This is why many people say that it was very effective the first time they used it but then it had no effect later.

How to use acne-removing products wisely: tips for daily acne removal

1. Tips for emergency acne removal

When we are going to attend important occasions or important meetings, our mental outlook is extremely important. At this time, if we have acne on our face, how should we deal with it urgently?

1. We can choose a toner with acne-removing and bactericidal functions, put it in the refrigerator to chill it for a while and then take it out.

2. Pour iced toner onto a cotton pad and apply it to the acne for 5 minutes. The ice temperature can slow down blood circulation and relieve redness and swelling caused by skin congestion.

3. Choose eye drops that can treat red eyes and bloodshot eyes (containing ingredients that promote vasoconstriction) and apply them on the red and swollen pimples. This can quickly and effectively relieve the redness and swelling of the affected area.