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Topical antibiotic therapy: current status and future prospects.

E A Eady1, J H Cove

  • 1Department of Microbiology, University of Leeds, UK.

Drugs Under Experimental and Clinical Research
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Topical antibiotics offer localized treatment with fewer systemic risks but don't reduce costs. While effective for some skin infections and acne, they can promote antibiotic resistance, particularly in Staphylococcus aureus.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Topical antibiotics are increasingly used for dermatoses, offering localized treatment benefits.
  • Reasons for topical use include reduced systemic side effects and higher drug concentration at the site of action.
  • Despite advantages, topical antibiotic therapy does not reduce treatment costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape and clinical efficacy of topical antibiotics.
  • To discuss their role in treating various dermatological conditions.
  • To examine the impact of topical antibiotic use on antibiotic resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research on topical antibiotic use.
  • Analysis of clinical efficacy data for various dermatoses.
  • Discussion of antibiotic resistance patterns associated with topical agents.

Main Results:

  • Topical antibiotics are effective for eliminating nasal Staphylococcus aureus carriage, eye/ear infections, impetigo, and localized infected eczema.
  • For mild-to-moderate acne, topical erythromycin, clindamycin, and tetracycline offer clinical benefit but are less effective than oral therapies for severe cases.
  • Prolonged topical antibiotic use, particularly tetracyclines, erythromycin, and clindamycin, selects for antibiotic-resistant staphylococci on the skin surface.

Conclusions:

  • Topical antibiotics are valuable for specific infections but have limitations in efficacy and cost compared to oral alternatives.
  • The selection of antibiotic-resistant staphylococci is a significant concern with topical antibiotic use.
  • Further research is needed to quantify the contribution of topical antibiotics to overall antibiotic resistance.

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