YankeesRtheBest
23rd June 2005, 03:42 PM
I'm just curious if anyone can comment on long term antibiotic use for the maintnance of acne and rosacea and it's relation to suppressing the immune system over time and making us more susceptible to cancer.
Here's a passage containing research I have found concerning this topic...
Taking an antibiotic may be an easy method of controlling acne, when it is successful, but there can be a huge downside. Science has known for years that frequent or extended use of antibiotics can damage the body's natural immune functions. Research published in February 2004 by the University of Washington in conjunction with the National Cancer Institute was more specific. Of the 10,000 females studied, it was found that those who had used antibiotics approximately 500 days or more over an 18 year period were twice as likely to contract breast cancer than females at large. The association between antibiotics and cancer was dose related, revealing the higher the total dosage (or volume over time) the greater the risk. While this study involved females, the antibiotic and cancer linkage would seem to be equally as applicable to males as well.
Long-term use of antibiotics to control or maintain control of acne may involve risks that should be considered as you make decisions about acne treatment.
Here's a passage containing research I have found concerning this topic...
Taking an antibiotic may be an easy method of controlling acne, when it is successful, but there can be a huge downside. Science has known for years that frequent or extended use of antibiotics can damage the body's natural immune functions. Research published in February 2004 by the University of Washington in conjunction with the National Cancer Institute was more specific. Of the 10,000 females studied, it was found that those who had used antibiotics approximately 500 days or more over an 18 year period were twice as likely to contract breast cancer than females at large. The association between antibiotics and cancer was dose related, revealing the higher the total dosage (or volume over time) the greater the risk. While this study involved females, the antibiotic and cancer linkage would seem to be equally as applicable to males as well.
Long-term use of antibiotics to control or maintain control of acne may involve risks that should be considered as you make decisions about acne treatment.