Acne Medications Decoded: Part 3 - Antibiotics

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler takes a deep dive into the role of antibiotics in acne treatment—how they work, why they’re commonly prescribed, and the long-term effects that are often overlooked. While antibiotics can temporarily reduce acne by targeting bacteria and inflammation, they do not address the underlying causes, leading many individuals to experience recurring breakouts once treatment stops.Robyn explores the impact of prolonged antibiotic use, including microbiome disruption, mitochondrial damage, and antibiotic resistance. She also discusses key insights into what it means if antibiotics worked for your acne—or if they didn’t—and what that can reveal about your skin’s true root causes.If you’ve been prescribed antibiotics for acne or are considering them, this episode provides essential information to help you make an informed decision about your skin health. Tune in now!Looking for a more sustainable path to clear skin? Explore The Clear Skin Lab’s free course, where Robyn outlines a science-backed approach to identifying and addressing acne at the root cause. Get started at theclearskinlab.com/freecourse !Highlights:How antibiotics manage acne and why they don’t provide a long-term solution.The impact of antibiotics on gut health, immune function, and mitochondrial energy production.Why acne often returns after stopping antibiotics.What your response to antibiotics can reveal about the root causes of your acne.Alternative approaches to addressing acne by focusing on skin health at a deeper level.Connect with Robyn:Instagram: @nutritionbyrobyn Website: https://www.theclearskinlab.com