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penicillin g and Acne Vulgaris

penicillin g has been researched along with Acne Vulgaris in 2 studies

Penicillin G: A penicillin derivative commonly used in the form of its sodium or potassium salts in the treatment of a variety of infections. It is effective against most gram-positive bacteria and against gram-negative cocci. It has also been used as an experimental convulsant because of its actions on GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID mediated synaptic transmission.
benzylpenicillin : A penicillin in which the substituent at position 6 of the penam ring is a phenylacetamido group.

Acne Vulgaris: A chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus associated with an increase in sebum secretion. It is characterized by open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), and pustular nodules. The cause is unknown, but heredity and age are predisposing factors.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The following drugs are undoubtedly effective and sometimes even the therapy of choice: tetracyclines in acne vulgaris and rosacea (including rosacea keratitis); penicillin G in acrodermatitis atrophicans and cold urticaria; dapsone in dermatitis herpetiformis and - as a powerful adjuvant - in acne vulgaris and rosacea."4.76[Positive side-effects of antibiotic and antimicrobial drugs in therapy (author's transl)]. ( Illig, L, 1979)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Otto-Lambertz, C1
Jung, N1
Sunderkötter, C1
Illig, L1

Reviews

1 review available for penicillin g and Acne Vulgaris

ArticleYear
[Positive side-effects of antibiotic and antimicrobial drugs in therapy (author's transl)].
    Infection, 1979, Volume: 7 Suppl 6

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Acrodermatitis; Adolescent; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child; Dapsone; Dermatitis Herpeti

1979

Other Studies

1 other study available for penicillin g and Acne Vulgaris

ArticleYear
Propionibacterium acnes is a causative agent in periprosthetic infections - important implications for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
    Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG, 2019, Volume: 17, Issue:4

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Administration, Intravenous; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee;

2019