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RESEARCH ROUNDUP
Abstract
In this regular feature, aesthetic nurse Claudia McGloin presents a brief synopsis of a range of recently published articles on medical aesthetics. Research roundup aims to provide an overview, rather than a detailed summary and critique, of the papers selected. Should you wish to look at any of the papers in more detail, a full reference is provided at the end of each study summary
One study found that oral tranexamic acid is a boost to the armamentarium of melasma management
Initially noted in the 1970s, a huge dermatological concern is antibiotic resistance in acne. The rates of resistance, including the various types of antimicrobials, have shown a variety of differences between various regions and countries.
The resistance to topical erythromycin and clindamycin has also been noted as a global problem, while the resistance to systemic treatment using tetracyclines has remained low over the last decade.
The authors have noted that resistance to the newer macrolides such as azithromycin and clarithromycin is increasing.
Antibiotic resistance may present as failure to treat acne, skin microbiota disturbance, local and systemic induction of opportunistic pathogens and dissemination of resistant strains to both healthcare professionals and the general population. The consequent effects, such as aggravated infections caused by Propionibacterium acnes and emerging multiresistant superbugs, have not yet been noted.
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