title: A controversial proposal: no more antibiotics for acne!
abstract: Administration of antibiotics, often for prolonged periods, has become the de facto standard of care for acne (and rosacea). However, the world is now facing a health crisis relating to widespread antibiotic resistance. The authors provide current evidence to suggest that dermatologists should consider a radical departure from standard operating procedure by severely curtailing, if not outright discontinuing, the routine and regular use of antibiotics for acne.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Muneeza
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Muhammad
authors.forename: Ted
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rosen
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents