Uncomplicated skin infections account for almost 200 million physician-office visits in the USA annually. Treating these infections is estimated to cost in excess of US$350 million each year.
In addition, the relatively short follow-up makes it impossible to determine if treatment had an impact on recurrence, treatment failure or re-infection, especially in chronic skin conditions.
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