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Acne Medications

- Summary
- About acne medications
- Types and differences
- Conditions treated
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Symptoms of overdose
- Pregnancy use issues
- Child use issues
- Elderly use issues
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Kimberly Bazar, M.D., AAD

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Child use issues with acne medications

Most acne medications do not have established dosages for children. Tetracyclines are not recommended for use in children until after they have all their permanent teeth because it can permanently discolor developing teeth. Care is advised when using salicylic acid on young children because they may be more likely to develop skin irritation. Children using clindamycin, an antibiotic, should be monitored closely, especially for diarrhea.

Elderly use issues with acne medications

Elderly use of acne medications typically poses no additional concerns aside from a slightly increased rate of side effects. However, it should be noted the elderly may not well tolerate certain side effects, such as the diarrhea common to certain antibiotic use. Because of this, elderly medication use often requires close monitoring.

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Review Date: 02-25-2008

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