In some instances, antibiotic phobia in patients can be totally accepted and alternative treatments explored. As an example, laser and light therapy, hormonal manipulation, zinc-based nutritional supplements, and intensive nonantibiotic topical combination drugs can supplant antibiotics for the management of acne.
What resources do you recommend to patients for more information?
There are some excellent resources online for patients such as “Using Antibiotics Wisely” and “Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work.”
