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Five topical products for common skin infections
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Healio.com/Dermatology reports on five topical products used for the treatment of common skin infections.
Mupirocin
Mupirocin, available by prescription as an ointment or cream, is commonly used for the treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus and S. pyogenes; however, resistance is possible. Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection common in children. Read more.
Clobetasol
Though available by prescription in many forms, clobetasol propionate cream was found more effective in treating children with alopecia areata compared with hydrocortisone cream. Read more.
Corticosteroids
Corticosteroid treatment for up to 52 weeks was found to be effective in treating psoriasis when compared with other topical treatments. Corticosteroid type did not show significant differences in clear or nearly clear status, according to study results. Read more.
Bacitracin
Available over the counter, bacitracin is active toward gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat minor skin infections caused by cuts or scrapes. Read more.
Triple antibiotic ointment
Most commonly known as the over-the-counter treatment Neosporin (Johnson & Johnson), these ointments are used to treat minor skin infections caused by cuts and scrapes, and they commonly include neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin. Read more.