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The percentage of resistant isolates who previously received or were receiving acne treatment at the time of sampling
| TREATMENT TYPE | NO. OF RESISTANT ISOLATES (N=22) | |
|---|---|---|
| PRIOR TREATMENT (%) | TREATMENT AT SAMPLING (%) | |
| No treatment | 10 (45.5) | 11 (50) |
| Topical | ||
| Antibiotic | 6 (27.3) | 4 (18.2) |
| Azelaic acid | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Benzoyl peroxide | 2 (9.1) | 1 (4.5) |
| Retinoid | 0 (0) | 5 (22.7) |
| Systemic | ||
| Antibiotic | 7 (31.8) | 5 (22.7) |
| Hormonal antiandrogens | 3 (13.6) | 2 (9.1) |
| Retinoid | 1 (4.5) | 1 (4.3) |
