The expert panel concluded that oral antibiotics can be used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe AV, oral antibiotics should be combined with topical treatments, and duration of use should be determined based on individualized patient care. Tetracyclines are recognized options for AV therapy, with sarecycline considered a preferred option for AV due to its targeted mode of action, unique ribosomal binding properties, narrow spectrum of antibiotic activity, lower bacterial resistance risk, and overall better tolerability. Additionally, tetracyclines should be avoided in pregnancy and in young children.
Rosenberg et al. (Mon,) studied this question.