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Can mupirocin ointment 2 be used to treat vaginal itching and rash?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Mupirocin: The oinment will only be effective if your rash is of bacterial origin. It will not work if your rash is due to a fungus or viral infection.

Answered 1/29/2021

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A member asked:

Can mupirocin ointment 2 be used to treat vaginal itching and rash?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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