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Bactroban cream for ringworm
A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Corey Clayanswered
Allergy and Immunology 12 years experience
No: Mupirocin is active against bacteria and ringworm is caused by fungal infection. topical 'azole' or terbinafine would be more effective.
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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ziad Aklanswered
Infectious Disease 33 years experience
No: Ringworm is caused by a fungus. Mupirocin kills only bacteria. You need an antifungal.
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 38 years experience
No: No, bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibacterial, and ringworm is caused by fungus.
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4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Candace Spannanswered
Dermatology 23 years experience
No: True ringworm is caused by a fungal infection. Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic that works well for bacterial infections, but is not hel... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Candace Spannanswered
Dermatology 23 years experience
No: True "ringworm" is caused by a fungal infection. Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic that works well for bacterial infections, but is not h... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Despainanswered
Dermatology 39 years experience
Yes: Yes, excellent, almost as good as oral if dealing with a skin infection and not an abscess.
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Charles Whitinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
No: Bactroban (mupirocin) is not formulated for use on mucus membranes including the eyes, the inside of the nose and the vagina and should not be used in... Read More
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2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Bactroban (mupirocin): Bactroban (mupirocin) ointment is an excellent topical medication to treat staphylococcal infections. Use it as recommended by your doctor.
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. K. Mujib Haqueanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Don't see any harm: Don't see any harm in trying to use the same cream...as long as wound is small and without any complications
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3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. John Leander Poanswered
Infectious Disease 20 years experience
Seek wound care: Given the presence of several deep skin wounds, it id tecommended that you see a wound care specialist and an ID Specialist. A different cream us un... Read More
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3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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