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Will antibiotics prevent impetigo? im on antibiotics for acne. will this also prevent impetigo?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It should: It should, but it could depend on the antibiotic and the amount you're taking.

Dr Rivera agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Possibly: Some antibiotics taken for acne like the tetracyclines or Clindamycin may be protective against impetigo but they may be taken in low dose that would be less effective in this regard.

Answered 10/27/2018

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