Dear doctor, I have had acne like puss-filled bumps for the last 15 years. Only on my face. Nothing on the body. I have had different treatments including Accutane and antibiotics and different doctors always diagnosed regular acne. Any moisturizer would severely breaks me out. An analysis of the puss has now (finally) revealed that the cause is not p.acnes but staphylococcus epidermis. I am on a cure of cefuroxim (1g per day). Which soap can you recommend to keep the stpahyloccocus at bay after that antibiotic treatment?
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that Staphylococcus epidermis is the normal communal flora but can cause infection. Usually the Acne problem is caused by P.scenes. I suspect the staph in your case is the normal communal flora. Any soap can work good if standard precaution is followed, like washing the face for 20 minutes with gentle pressure. I will be happy to answer your further concerned can contact me. Chat Doctor. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.