Anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of antibiotics and their use in dermatology
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Open Access
- 1 January 2016
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Medknow in Indian Journal of Dermatology
- Vol. 61 (5) , 469-81
Abstract
Antibiotics (antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic) are class of drugs which result in either killing or inhibiting growth and multiplication of infectious organisms. Antibiotics are commonly prescribed by all specialties for treatment of infections. However, antibiotics have hitherto immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties and can be exploited for various noninfectious dermatoses. Dermatologists routinely prescribe antibiotics in treatment of various noninfectious disorders. This study will review anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects of antibiotics and their use in dermatology.Keywords
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