Question 1

i have perioral dermatitis and i think it was because of the steroid cream that the doctor prescribed me. it is stinging pretty badly, does mupirocin work at all topically for perioral dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I usually use something else but it would be a reasonable thing to try.

Question 2

for perioral dermatitis around mouth my 8 yrs old son was given cortoderm 1% gm ointment 2 times/day but after 2 days the pinkish rash has subsidized but the rash area has turned brownish now like a scar. using only cicaplast levers now.what to do?

Accepted Answer

: What is cause dermatitis? Food allergy(use steroids) , tongue effects-lip smacking (steroids)  or herpetic lesion( viral  infection)  or impetigo  ( bacterial) ,as that impacts treatment. Herpes  takes 10-14 days to clear up and may requires antiviral treatment with  acyclovir ,  impetigo requires antibiotics  ( topical and or oral) .  For discoloration consider a bit of silicone gel . F/u/w/ MD

Question 3

can mupirocin ointment usp 2 be used for diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are some diaper rashes that likely need mupirocin, usually those that look like pustules or sores.  Most of the flat red ones, though, will get better with regular zinc-oxide based diaper ointments. Your doctor can often tell by looking which would be better.

Question 4

is it safe for me to use "mupirocin ointment usp 2%" on the itchy rash behind my knee?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Mupirocin is an antibiotic cream and needs to be used judiciously. All rash does nto have infection over it. So see ur doc first to see ehat the rash is from. If its fungal rash for example, the treatment is different. If it is contact dermamtitis the treatment is different.

Question 5

can the ointment mupirocin usp 2% cause a rash when applied if its expired?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Although any medication can cause a rash, if a cream is expired it may be less effective. Neomycin topically can cause a rash, but unlikely with Mupirocin alone.

Question 6

diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. prescribed flucon cream mixed with cetaphil t.i.d. will it ever actually go away or am i stuck with it?

Accepted Answer

Perioral dermatitis : I would recommend oral antibiotics like doxycycline for perioral dermatitis.  The condition usuallly resolves with treatment.  Be aware of mouth irritants that could be causing the problem like new toothpaste, mouthwash, lipstick or foundation.

Question 7

suffered from perioral dermatitis 2 years back. now better. but lips are always chapped and black. how to cure it? i apply vaseline (white petroleum).

Accepted Answer

Antioxidants: Do NOT use Vaseline. Use vit E oil, Alovera gel, or an antioxidant gel such as  is available from PerioSciences.com

Question 8

perioral dermatitis - how fast does doxycyline work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it is an infection then the Doxycycline might be of benefit, but it might not target the specific bacteria on the skin. If it is simply an irritant or allergic reaction, then Doxycycline will have no effect.

Question 9

perioral dermatitis or rosacea, how to know the difference?

Accepted Answer

I doubt it: I don't know a lot about his but I doubt that the shampoo would penetrate to the follicle.

Question 10

what's the best oral antibiotic for perioral dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Culture of Medicine: This is not how medicine works. There are so many variables that go into choosing the appropriate antibiotic for an individual patient. There is no such list as the 'best' antibiotic until the patient variables are taken into account.

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Mupirocin ointment usp 2 for perioral dermatitis

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I have perioral dermatitis and i think it was because of the steroid cream that the doctor prescribed me. it is stinging pretty badly, does mupirocin work at all topically for perioral dermatitis?

A member asked:

For perioral dermatitis around mouth my 8 yrs old son was given cortoderm 1% gm ointment 2 times/day but after 2 days the pinkish rash has subsidized but the rash area has turned brownish now like a scar. using only cicaplast levers now.what to do?

A member asked:

Can mupirocin ointment usp 2 be used for diaper rash?

A member asked:

Is it safe for me to use "mupirocin ointment usp 2%" on the itchy rash behind my knee?

A member asked:

Can the ointment mupirocin usp 2% cause a rash when applied if its expired?

A member asked:

Diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. prescribed flucon cream mixed with cetaphil t.i.d. will it ever actually go away or am i stuck with it?

A member asked:

Suffered from perioral dermatitis 2 years back. now better. but lips are always chapped and black. how to cure it? i apply vaseline (white petroleum).

A member asked:

Perioral dermatitis - how fast does doxycyline work?

A member asked:

Perioral dermatitis or rosacea, how to know the difference?

A member asked:

What's the best oral antibiotic for perioral dermatitis?

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