Antibiotic‐resistant bacteria and the skin

British Journal of DermatologyVolume 187, Issue 1 p. e47-e47 Plain Language SummaryFree Access Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the skin First published: 03 July 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.21281AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text full-text accessPlease review our Terms Conditions Use check box below share version article.I have read accept Wiley Online Library UseShareable LinkUse link a this article with your friends colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Linked Article: Muhaj et al. Br J Dermatol 2022; 187:12–20. Resistant pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi parasites that changed over time no longer respond medicines, making infections harder treat) are estimated cause 700,000 deaths each year, problem made worse by overuse antimicrobial drugs both in medicine agriculture. When used farming, antibiotics often given low concentrations improve growth livestock, leading levels detectable through human food chain contribute drug resistance. Antibiotics also present number over-the-counter topical treatments for various conditions can be purchased without consulting trained health worker. Misuse prescription is major antibiotic In dermatological practice, there practical examples where risk resistance poses serious treatment challenges but an important impetus change. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus very common diseases like impetigo secondary infection other such as eczema. Alternatives commonly mupirocin fusidic acid include retapamulin, which carries cross-resistance. Using antiseptics treat mild pseudomonal instead systemic result unnecessary exposure gut help address growing Gram-negative bacterial A further example scope change acne restricting use tetracyclines switching non-antibiotic alternatives reduce dependence. Broader strategies preventing finding new ways including development drugs, synthesis naturally produced or animal antibacterial substances defensins, medical viruses adapted attack bacteria, known bacteriophages. There urgent need research on these order prevent appearance even more drug-resistant bacteria. Volume187, Issue1July 2022Pages RelatedInformation