| Literature DB >> 23808657 |
Leanna J Perret1, Clare P Tait.
Abstract
Dermatologists have used tetracyclines since the 1950s to treat disorders that do not necessarily have an infectious aetiology. Their anti-inflammatory and anti-collagenase properties contribute significantly to their success in treating diseases such as rosacea and acne. This article reviews the non-antibiotic properties of tetracyclines and their clinical application in dermatology.Entities:
Keywords: anti-inflammatory; dermatology; doxycycline minocycline; matrix metalloproteinase; non-antibiotic; tetracycline
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23808657 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.12075
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Australas J Dermatol ISSN: 0004-8380 Impact factor: 2.875