Labeled Indications

Dermatologic

  • Acne vulgaris
  • Inflammatory acne
  • Anthrax
  • Chancroid
  • Granuloma inguinale
  • Lymphogranuloma venerum
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Syphilis
  • Yaws

Non-dermatologic

  • Arthritis
  • Rheumatoid

Off-Label Uses

Dermatologic

  • Roscaea
  • Perioral dermatitis
  • Leprosy
  • Abscess
  • Impetigo
  • Pyoderma
  • Furunclosis
  • Bullous pemphigoid (combined with Nicotinamide)
  • Dermatitis Herpetiformis
  • Linear IgA Bullous disease

What is the Diagnosis?

Is it
Acne?
Is it
Rosacea?
Is it
SebDerm?
Is it
Perioral
Dermatitis?
Is it
Systemic lupus?
Comodones+
Papules++++/-
Pustules+++/-
Cysts++/-
Scars+(+ discoid)
Flushing+
Background redness/
telangiectasias
++++
Vesicles+
Scaling++/-

 

Drug Activity Against Acne Lesions

ComodonesInflamed papulesPustulesCysts/nodulesScars
Retinoids – topical++++/-+
Benzoyl peroxide++++/-
Antibiotics – topical+++
Antibiotics – oral++++
OCP++++
Isotretinoin++++++++

 

Factors Influencing Treatment Choices in Acne

minocycline

Comodonal Acne

minocycline

 

Inflammatory Acne

minocycline