The Dermatology Provider's Role in the Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: An Update on Alternative Treatments for Acne Vulgaris. Issue 2 (March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dadrass, Farinoosh; Lake, Eden
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. Volume 13:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-03
• Subjects: Acne Vulgaris -- Antibiotic Resistance -- Hormonal Therapy -- Light-Based Therapy -- Retinoid Combination Therapy -- Retinoid Therapy; Dermatologic nursing -- Periodicals; Skin Diseases -- nursing -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatologic nursing; Periodicals; 616.505
• DOI: 10.1097/JDN.0000000000000607
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1945-760X

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Dermatology healthcare providers commonly treat acne vulgaris with oral and topical antibiotics. In the face of the current antibiotic resistance crisis, alternative therapies should be considered prior to the use of antibiotics and antibiotics should be used sparingly. Alternative therapies include retinoid therapies, retinoid combination therapies, hormonal therapies, and light-based therapies, as well as various combinations of these therapies. Patients would benefit from the initial exclusion of an underlying endocrine pathology prior to initiating vitamin A-derived therapies, light-based therapies, or more subtle hormonal therapies.