November 4, 2007

MRSA Infections: Another Reason Antibiotics Aren0t the Solution for Acne

Parents across the nation are worried by the seemingly rampant reports of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections in schools across the nation. In recent weeks, a teenage boy has died and dozens of students have contracted the bacterial infection. Health experts say overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the rapid spread of MRSA, once a problem confined primarily to hospital settings. The public health concern of growing antimicrobial resistance is a prime reason 50% of dermatologists report cutting back on antibiotics to treat acne according to the Galderma Quality Report for Dermatology and Managed Care.
On the surface, acne sufferers might feel frustrated, believing that their treatment options have narrowed. But holistic health experts say curbing the reliance on antibiotics is a step in the right direction for the millions of Americans who suffer from acne0and to the general public in light of the prevalence of drug resistant bacteria.
Chris Gibson, a holistic health and lifestyle coach and author of the book, 0Acne Free in 3 Days,0 believes antibiotics are a problematic treatment choice for acne. He urges parents to be cautious when seeking an acne regimen that0s safe and effective for kids.
0You have your family doctor saying […]

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