Review of the current antibiotic guidelines used in dermatologic surgery. Issue 7 (18th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dreyfuss, Isabella; Ramnot, Amanda; Jean‐Pierre, Philippe H.; Frech, Fabio; Hernandez, Loren; Nouri, Keyvan
• Is Part Of: Dermatologic therapy. Volume 35:Issue 7(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-05-18
• Subjects: antibiotics -- dermatologic surgery -- infective endocarditis -- intranasal antibiotics -- IV antibiotics -- Mohs surgery -- prophylaxis antibiotic guidelines -- prosthetic joints -- topical antibiotics; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/dth.15557
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1396-0296

Abstract

Abstract: Antibiotics have been used as a prophylaxis for dermatologic procedures. We will review the various procedures that specific antibiotics with dosages are used for, depending on the procedure, diagnosis, and circumstance of the patient. We will examine the current and updated guidelines used in dermatologic surgery and the overlapping guidelines across other fields. Physicians must consider the side effects of antibiotics and the resistance that may occur as a result before using the class or level of prophylaxis. Initial evaluation for alcohol, chlorhexidine, or iodine should be measured as well. Updated guidelines aim to address the contraindications of antibiotics, yet further research is needed to avoid antibiotic resistance and to explore alternative methods of antibiotic application, such as intranasal and intravenous.