title: The Clinical Relevance of Antibiotic Resistance: Thirteen Principles That Every Dermatologist Needs to Consider When Prescribing Antibiotic Therapy.
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.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology, Touro University Nevada, 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, NV 89014, USA. Electronic address: jqdelrosso@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: James Q
authors.initials: JQ
authors.lastname: Del Rosso
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 5 East 98 Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10029, USA.
authors.forename: Joshua A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Zeichner
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D006801:Humans; D055553:Prescription Drugs
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D055553:Prescription Drugs
keywords: Antibiotic resistance; Antibiotic therapy; MRSA; Propionibacterium acnes