title: Antibiotic resistance and acne: where we stand and what the future holds.
abstract: Antibiotic resistance is described as "a global public health challenge" and a "major health security challenge of the 21st century" by global health authorities,1 and there is a growing need for dermatologists to counteract it in their treatments of acne.3,4 Antibiotic limiting regimens, such as a combination of topical retinoids and benzoyl peroxide, have shown effectiveness in the treatment of acne; and topical probiotics could also play a needed role.
authors.forename: Whitney P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Bowe
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D019936:Probiotics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D012176:Retinoids; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide