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Can i use bactroban (mupirocin) for itchy elbows?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not suggested: Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibiotic- itching of the eyebrows is not considered a bacterial infection. It can be caused by other processes such as dry skin or a skin reaction to a soap. By using this antibiotic, you run the change of developing a multridrug resistant bacteria on the skin that can potentially infect you in the future. Talk to your healthcare provider and have your eyebrows looked at-

Answered 9/29/2016

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