PMID: 31360286Jul 31, 2019Paper

Patient Awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Use in Acne Vulgaris

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
James Q Del RossoMaria Jose Rueda

Abstract

Background: Antibiotic resistance presents a threat to public health. In dermatology, antibiotics are used extensively for the treatment of acne, sometimes for extended periods. Thus, awareness of antibiotic resistance among dermatology patients is relevant in clinical practice. Methods: An online survey assessed antibiotic resistance awareness in adults with acne (n=809) and the parents of adolescents with acne (n=210).Results: More than 80 percent of subjects said that they were "somewhat familiar" or "very familiar" with antibiotic resistance. Overall, 86 percent of the survey respondents identified the correct definition of antibiotic resistance, with parents more likely than their children to choose the proper definition of resistance, as follows: "When antibiotics and/or antibacterials are used for a period of time, the infectious organism adapts to them and becomes immune, resulting in less effective treatment" (95% confidence interval). Among subjects who might have been prescribed antibiotic treatment for their acne, including individuals that reported antibiotic treatment and individuals that were not sure, 76.9 percent reported that they would be very or extremely likely to use effective antibiotic-free options if gi...Continue Reading

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