ABSTRACT
Antibiotic use has been associated with the emergence of resistant organisms,
increased exposure to and colonization with pathogenic organisms, and increased
risk of infectious illness. The growing prevalence of antibiotic resistance is
rapidly eroding one of our most formidable forces against bacterial pathogens.
The pervasive and indiscriminate use of antibiotics is considered one of the most
important inciting agents in this globally developing crisis. However, even what
was thought to be the appropriate use of antibiotics for acne and rosacea has led
to problems with resistance because of the chronic nature of these conditions.
