Question 1

can i use mupirocin ointment usp 2% on ringworm?

Accepted Answer

No: Mupirocin is active against bacteria and ringworm is caused by fungal infection.  topical 'azole' or terbinafine would be more effective.

Question 2

can i use mupirocin 2% to treat ringworm?

Accepted Answer

No: Ringworm is caused by a fungus. Mupirocin kills only bacteria.  You need an antifungal.

Question 3

will bactroban (mupirocin) work on ringworm?

Accepted Answer

No: No, bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibacterial, and ringworm is caused by fungus.

Question 4

can bactroban (mupirocin) topical cure ringworm?

Accepted Answer

No: True ringworm is caused by a fungal infection.  Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic that works well for bacterial infections, but is not helpful for fungal infections.  You can try over the counter Miconazole products, but may need to see your dermatologist for a prescription anti fungal.

Question 5

can i use bactroban (mupirocin) to treat ringworm?

Accepted Answer

No: True "ringworm" is caused by a fungal infection.  Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antibiotic that works well for bacterial infections, but is not helpful for fungal infections.  You can try over the counter Miconazole products, but may need to see your dermatologist for a prescription anti fungal.

Question 6

what are bactroban ointment / mupirocin used for?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Mupirocin is a prescription topical antibiotic for the treatment of superficial cutaneous infections.

Question 7

what is mupirocin ointment typically prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bacterial infection of the skin.

Question 8

can you use mupirocin ointments on piercings?

Accepted Answer

If Infected: If there are clinical signs of a superficial skin infection after a piercing, topical Mupirocin may be used.  If the infection is deep, systemic antibiotics may be necessary.

Question 9

what is the mupirocin ointment usp, 2% used for?

Accepted Answer

Skin Infections.: It is a topical antibiotic used to treat skin infections.

Question 10

can i use mupirocin ointment for severe dry skin on my face?

Accepted Answer

Not for that.: Cheaper to use Vaseline petroleum jelly which is in many ointments. Save the mupirocin for infections to prevent resistant bacteria.

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