Clinical application of topical metronidazole in treatment of dermatosis

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-0785.2023.12.005

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Metronidazole, a nitroimidazole derivative, has anti-parasitic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and other multiple effects, with very broad clinical applications. Topical metronidazole preparation is a commonly used dermatologic drug for the treatment of rosacea, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and other dermatologic diseases, which is not only efficacious but also safe. This article is a systematic review of the applications of topical metronidazole in dermatology.

Key words: Metronidazole, Topical formulations, Rosacea, Acne, Seborrheic dermatitis

Jianbo Wang. Clinical application of topical metronidazole in treatment of dermatosis[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinicians(Electronic Edition), 2023, 17(12): 1228-1232.

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