Safe prescription topical antibiotic alternatives to use on superficial skin infections include Silvadene® cream, Ilotycin® ointment and mupirocin (Bactroban®) 2% ointment and cream (Rietschel ...

In conclusion, topical antibiotic preparations are used commonly ... need to prompt patients to disclose the prescription creams and ointments used, as well as over-the-counter products.

A bill recently passed by the West Virginia legislature would undo the state’s mandate for newborns to receive prophylaxis ...

Haleon has gained full control of its Chinese joint venture after acquiring Tianjin Pharmaceutical Da Ren Tang's 12% stake.

HOUSTON (CW39) — Our skin is the biggest organ on our bodies. So, it’s no surprise when people experience irritation, redness ...

More than half of the patients who seek medical care do not respond to the first-line treatment, the antibiotic metronidazole ... the antibiotic and applies a topical antimicrobial clindamycin ...

Topical antibiotics are ointments that are applied directly to the skin. Examples include mupirocin (Bactroban) and retapamulin (Altabax). Before applying the ointment, a person should wash the ...

“Flea bites often result in small, red bumps, with a ‘halo’ around the bite center,” says Jim Fredericks, Ph.D., a ...

More than half of the patients who seek medical care do not respond to the first-line treatment, the antibiotic metronidazole ... her male partner also takes the antibiotic and applies a topical ...

Underlying social and economic barriers in the U.S. may play a significant role in the higher rates of atopic dermatitis.