The Clinical Relevance of Antibiotic Resistance: Thirteen Principles That Every Dermatologist Needs to Consider When Prescribing Antibiotic Therapy

James Q Del Rosso; Joshua A Zeichner

doi:10.1016/j.det.2015.12.003

The Clinical Relevance of Antibiotic Resistance: Thirteen Principles That Every Dermatologist Needs to Consider When Prescribing Antibiotic Therapy

Dermatol Clin. 2016 Apr;34(2):167-73. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2015.12.003.

Authors

James Q Del Rosso¹, Joshua A Zeichner²

Affiliations

¹ Dermatology, Touro University Nevada, 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014, USA. Electronic address: jqdelrosso@yahoo.com.
² Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 5 East 98 Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10029, USA.

PMID: 27015776
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2015.12.003

Abstract

Antibiotics are commonly used by dermatologists in clinical practice, primarily because of the overall track record of favorable efficacy and safety with the most commonly used agents. During the past decade, increased attention has been given to the problems associated with antibiotic resistance. This article summarizes important principles gleaned from the continued efforts of the Scientific Panel on Antibiotic Use in Dermatology; other groups working diligently in this area, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance; and from the published literature.

Keywords: Antibiotic resistance; Antibiotic therapy; MRSA; Propionibacterium acnes.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
Administration, Cutaneous
Administration, Oral
Administration, Topical
Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
Drug Resistance, Microbial*
Humans
Prescription Drugs*

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Prescription Drugs