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Suggest An Alternative Medication For Doxycycline

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Posted on Tue, 11 Oct 2016
Question: My son has acne absess suspected MRSA. Sulfa helps but he breaks out in a rash. Doxycycline doesn't help as much. Should we try clindamycin?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, but after the pus has been sent for tests

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Noted that your son of 27 has acne abscess suspected of MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - Sulfa helps but causes rash, Doxycyclin does not help - wants to know whether to try Clindamycin....

I would advise his the following:
Since there is abscess formation, this is the best chance to send the pus for gram staining, culture and sensitivity and to treat the infection as per the reports.
This will help in getting the most appropriate antibiotic that will be precise and effective.
Once the pus has been sent for the tests, he can be started with Clindamycin under the guidance and prescription of your Doctor.

I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

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Suggest An Alternative Medication For Doxycycline

Brief Answer: Yes, but after the pus has been sent for tests Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Noted that your son of 27 has acne abscess suspected of MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus - Sulfa helps but causes rash, Doxycyclin does not help - wants to know whether to try Clindamycin.... I would advise his the following: Since there is abscess formation, this is the best chance to send the pus for gram staining, culture and sensitivity and to treat the infection as per the reports. This will help in getting the most appropriate antibiotic that will be precise and effective. Once the pus has been sent for the tests, he can be started with Clindamycin under the guidance and prescription of your Doctor. I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.